{"id":2,"date":"2016-01-14T17:54:57","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T17:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/porthavenolstg.wpenginepowered.com\/buxton-haddon-hall\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:59:23","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/porthaven.co.uk\/barley-manor-great-shelford\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s College Chapel.<\/p>\n<p>This quaint location was home to children\u2019s author Philippa Pearce OBE for a number of years, who based her books in a fictional version of the village renamed \u2018Great Barley\u2019, which is where our home\u2019s name originates from. On its own, Great Shelford has all the amenities one could wish for, including a weekly farmers\u2019 market, however, it\u2019s close proximity to the city of Cambridge makes it the ideal location for those looking for the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Barley Manor Care Home offers 24-hour residential, nursing,\u00a0dementia and respite care\u00a0within 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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, caf\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n<p>Barley Manor Care Home is a place to live well in our care in style. 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