Overtown Manor
Luxury accommodation, events & cookery school.
Welcome to Overtown Manor
Located just one hour from London, seven minutes from the M4, and 15 minutes from Swindon train station, Overtown has been home to Nancy and her family for four generations. Originally a 17th-century farmhouse, the house has been lovingly developed over time into the elegant country manor it is today, growing and evolving while always staying true to its roots.
Set within a working farm, Overtown remains closely connected to the land. Nancy’s cookery demonstrations, hosted in the farmhouse kitchen, use as much fresh produce from the vegetable garden and local suppliers as possible. A trained chef, Nancy brings a thoughtful, seasonal approach to food that reflects the rhythm of the year.
Today, Overtown Manor is a relaxed country retreat designed for gathering, celebrating and slowing down in beautiful surroundings.
Your Perfect Country Escape in the Wiltshire Downs
Accommodation
Overtown Manor offers elegant accommodation that blends historic character with modern comfort. Whether you're planning a relaxing countryside escape or a special group stay, guests can enjoy beautifully appointed rooms, peaceful surroundings and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Choose to stay in the main Manor house with six individually styled bedrooms, or our cosy Garden Cottage.
Events
- Business Events
- Retreats
- End of Life Celebrations
Cookery
You can come and learn to cook a particular dish or just get some basic skills in a one to one session with Nancy. Alternatively, bring your friends/family and cook as a group. Spend some quality time together and enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal.
A Taste of Swindon
Swindon is home to wonderful local producers, farm shops and artisan makers, many just minutes from Overtown Manor. We proudly support these producers and cook with seasonal ingredients from Wiltshire wherever possible.
To help give you an authentic Taste of Swindon we've created a hamper which is available by request and changes seasonally, featuring products sourced from within approximately 10 miles of the manor.
During your stay, we recommend visiting some of our local favourites:
- Three Trees Farm Shop & Café
- Old Town Swindon
- Arkell's Brewery
- Barbury Castle and The Ridgeway
Beautiful Gardens
Fresh, home-grown seasonal produce that often travels just yards from garden to kitchen—not miles. Whether you’re looking for a nourishing meal to revive you, or simply a view to feed the soul, the garden is a place to awaken the senses as much as the appetite.
Animal Friendly
We have a range of animals on site including dogs, chickens, horses, cows, and Boris, our much-loved farm cat.
We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs. However, we kindly ask guests to follow a few simple rules.
What we do best
Overtown Manor offers a private and flexible country setting for both work and leisure:
- Retreats, workshops and corporate away days with exclusive use and overnight accommodation
- Private celebrations and small gatherings
- Cookery experiences rooted in seasonal, home-grown or locally sourced produce. Real food, made from scratch
Discover Overtown Manor
Luxury manor house dating back to 1690 nestled in a tranquil location with outstanding rural views, fresh air, horses, dogs, and beautiful gardens. Perfectly placed to enjoy any or all of the following:
- Yoga retreats, running retreats, writing retreats and events to nourish the mind, body and soul
- Family events and activities
- Therapeutic gardening and cooking sessions
- Corporate and team building events
- Afternoon tea by arrangement
- B&B home cooked suppers
Nearby
- The nearest train station is Swindon
- The nearest airports are Bristol, Cardiff and Heathrow
- Walk to pubs, shops and cafe
- Cotswold Water Park
- Barbury Shooting School
- Avebury Stone Circle, Manor and Gardens
- Science & Innovation Park
- Barbury Castle
- The Cotswolds
- Marlborough, Cirencester
- Day trips to London, Bath and Oxford by train
- Wroughton | Wiltshire