Cogges Manor Farm sits near Witney in Oxfordshire as a well-preserved working farmstead, with historic barns and a walled garden that evoke centuries of rural life. The Bakehouse is a characterful link to the estate’s craft traditions, echoing the rhythms of harvest and daily work. The site gained cinematic fame for standing in as Yew Tree Farm, Mr. Drewe’s property in Downton Abbey, lending the countryside scenes a bright, intimate authenticity. Today, visitors sense a warm, village atmosphere where history, agriculture, and screen heritage mingle amid hedges, stone walls, and farmyard activity.

Cogges Manor Farm – Courtyard sits within Witney’s historic estate, embodying centuries of rural life through its timber-framed buildings, barns and a charming walled garden. The site blends living history with a working farm atmosphere, inviting visitors to step back into a quintessential Oxfordshire countryside milieu. Notably, it gained cinematic fame as Yew Tree Farm in Downton Abbey, lending the courtyard an air of Downton’s beloved rustic charm. Visitors are welcomed by sunlit courtyards, the scent of farm life, and a sense of timelessness that bridges film heritage with real-world farming traditions.

Cogges Manor Farm stood in as Yew Tree Farm, Mr Drewe’s farm in the series. Visitors can explore the historic farmstead, barns and walled garden.