Nestled in the peaceful village of Great Shelford approximately four miles outside of Cambridge, Barley Manor Care Home is situated on Station Road, less than five minutes from Shelford station. Great Shelford and its surrounding areas include notable sites such as the River Cam and King’s College Chapel.
This quaint location was home to children’s author Philippa Pearce OBE for a number of years, who based her books in a fictional version of the village renamed ‘Great Barley’, which is where our home’s name originates from. On its own, Great Shelford has all the amenities one could wish for, including a weekly farmers’ market, however, it’s close proximity to the city of Cambridge makes it the ideal location for those looking for the best of both worlds.
Barley Manor Care Home offers 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within an environment purpose-built for the practical delivery of high-quality care whilst still being stylish, comfortable and incorporating many thoughtful features that are always tailored towards the satisfaction and safety of our residents.
Experienced and empathetic care comes as standard at every Porthaven care home, and at Barley Manor our team of hand-selected individuals are available to support not only the physical needs of our residents but their emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs too. We place a particular emphasis on encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing through good nutrition, hydration and engagement.
Every resident at Barley Manor Care Home benefits from a generously sized bedroom with an en suite wetroom, as well as numerous communal living areas for socialising with loved ones, engaging in their hobbies and dining. Our residents also have access to our state-of-the-art gym, cinema, café and hair and nail salon. A dedicated activities and wellbeing room and a private dining room for special family occasions completes the array of first-class facilities on offer at Barley Manor.
Barley Manor Care Home is a place to live well in our care in style. We would be delighted to speak to you and show you around our home so you can see for yourself what makes a Porthaven home so special.
To arrange a visit, please call our Home Manager Narcis Militaru, our Client Services Manager Madeline Chard or, if you prefer, simply send us a message.
Activities - Join us!
Below are a selection of upcoming activities at Barley Manor.
For the full listing, please click here.
September 2026
Tuesday Trivia
TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER from 10.30am to 12.00pm
Veteran-friendly Café
WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Art Class with Lucy
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Tina’s clothing pop-up shop
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER from 2.00pm
Friendship Group
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER from 10.30am to 12.00pm
Live entertainment with Kirsty
WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER from 2.30pm
Viso sport session
TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER from 2.30pm
Walk through history
WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER from 10.30am
St. Mary’s Church service
THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER from 2.00pm
Art Exhibition
THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER from 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Macmillan Coffee Morning
FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER from 2.00pm
Free church service
TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER from 2.00pm
Throughout the month, we will also be hosting the following regular activities:
Teddy the PAT dog visits
EVERY MONDAY from 6.00pm
Quiz club
EVERY TUESDAY from 11.00am
Trip to the local market
EVERY TUESDAY from 9.30am
Arts and crafts
EVERY WEDNESDAY from 2.30pm
Scrabble club
EVERY FRIDAY from 2.30pm
Gardening Club
EVERY SUNDAY from 11.00 am
Gym sessions
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY from 11.00am
Art club with Lucy
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY
Contact us today on 01223 918 100 to find out more about these upcoming events and activities, or why not suggest an activity yourself!
View the full Barley Manor activities listing