Our View
Haute cuisine, of course, but with the more relaxed, continental
attitude you might expect from Raymond Blanc. It's reflected in the
hotel he's created too; it feels more like a luxurious, welcoming
home than anything snooty, and the fact that Le Manoir is one of
the few Michelin-starred restaurants to accept children
demonstrates this further. Rooms can be cool and contemporary or
cosy and chintzy (or anything in between); but for a real treat try
the oriental-style Opium Suite, with its own walled garden. This
hotel is a must if you're a foodie - it's at the heart of
everything here.
Hotel Description
Even without Raymond Blanc's two-Michelin starred restaurant
with its own cookery school, this would still qualify as one of the
most exquisite hotel experiences in England. Nestled in the
Oxfordshire countryside, Le Manoir offers individually designed
rooms, from dramatic to romantic but always sumptuous, and grounds
bursting with lavender, 16th Century water gardens and herbs for
use in those kitchens. The overall effect is one of absolute
retreat and indulgence. No wonder it's become a by-word for
relaxation.
Resort facts & prices
Accommodation: 32 Rooms & Suites. All with
air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, in-room safe, high-speed Internet
access, alarm clock, fully-stocked minibar and in-room dining.
Price £ per person:
Orchid Standard Room - Bed & Breakfast
From £230 per person per night