Abberton Manor, a red-brick Queen Anne manor house, seen across its lawn

Colchester, Essex

A grand old house, run like a family home

Abberton Manor is a magnificent Queen Anne manor house set in landscaped gardens and woodland, three miles south of Colchester, with beautiful views over the Roman River valley.

Welcome

Care that feels like being at home, because it is one

Abberton Manor has cared for people from Colchester and the surrounding villages for many years. The house keeps its character: high ceilings, deep window seats, log fires in winter and doors that open straight onto the lawn in summer.

From handover, the home is owned and operated by CDS Care Homes Ltd. Our promise is simple: keep the team and the warmth that make this home what it is, and invest steadily in the building, the food and the daily programme.

Explore our care
A sitting room at Abberton Manor with a cushioned window seat looking onto the gardenA resident at Abberton Manor holding a knitted doll at a bunting-decked partyResidents and staff from Abberton Manor on a trip to the seaside

What matters to us

Four things we will never compromise on

Person-led care

Care plans written with residents and families, never about them. Nothing about me, without me.

Skilled nursing

Qualified nurses and carers on site around the clock, with GP, district nurse and specialist support.

Gardens and views

Landscaped grounds and woodland walks looking out over the Roman River valley.

A full day, every day

Music, gardening, baking, outings and quiet corners for a book. Life continues here.

“We were shown around on a wet Tuesday with no notice. Everyone knew Mum’s name within a week.”

Daughter of a resident

Come and see for yourself

Visitors are welcome any day of the week. Stay for lunch, meet the team and ask us anything.