Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons

Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons has held its 2 Michelin stars for 19 years, a testament to the ingenuity and talent of head-chef Raymond Blanc.

Aided by his protege Gary Jones, Raymond Blanc has devised a modern French menu which is full of surprises and explodes with taste and sensations.

Food at Le Manoir is cooked using fresh produce, partly sourced from the restaurant's 2 acre garden where over 70 varieties of herbs and 90 vegetables grow. Blanc has championed organic food for over 20 years, and the taste is proof of his dedication.

Le Manoir offers a selection of menus:

• Five course 'Les Classiques du Manoir' dinner
• Ten course 'Menu Decouverte'
• Three course 'Menu Du Jour', available Monday to Friday
• Seasonal 'Les Plats a la Carte' menu
• Full vegetarian menu
• Special children menu

Aside from its prestigious 2 Michelin Stars, Le Manoir has also received accolades and awards from a string of guides including AA, Zagat, Harden, Time Out and Which Good Food.

Food at Le Manoir is accompanied by an extensive wine list, taken from the restaurant's impressive cellar, home to around 1000 bottles of wine from around the world. 60 percent of the cellar is filled with French wines and a significant portion of wines from the New World.

Le Manoir knows that choosing a good wine to go with your food is as important as the food itself.

People come to Le Manoir explicitly for the food, and with its intimate atmosphere and relaxed setting, Le Manoir is a luxury culinary experience you're unlikely to ever forget.

About Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons

Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons is Raymond Blanc's dream come true - a haven of relaxation and culinary perfection in the heart of Oxfordshire.

Blanc is renowned as one of the finest chefs in the world, and with Le Manoir he has created the perfect blend of restaurant and hotel, set in a 15th century country house.

Le Manoir not only offers luxury accommodation and an amazing countryside setting, it's also the only country house hotel in the UK to have maintained 2 Michelin Stars for 19 years.

Renovated and modernised in 1998, Le Manoir is an unmissable luxury experience for the discerning traveller, and for food lovers it's a dream come true.

Luxury Hotel Facilities

• Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons restaurant
• Herb gardens, Japanese garden, Malaysian garden
• Flower House
• Raymond Blanc Cookery School
• Private dining at The Milton Room
• In-room health and beauty treatments
• In-room massages
• Exclusive use of hotel possible

Room Options

Accommodation at Le Manoir includes guestrooms and suites, spread across the main house and garden wing.

All rooms are individually designed, with stylish furnishings and luxury amenities, offering you a wealth of comfort and a true home from home.

In-room dining is available, with a separate menu, while breakfast can also be taken in the privacy of your room.

A wide variety of health and beauty treatments for men and women, including facials, massages and pedicures, are also available to guests. A team of trained therapists are on hand and all treatments are performed using the exclusive Maria Galland range of products.

Dining at Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons

Food is the main attraction at La Manoir. Raymond Blanc has received praise worldwide for his cooking skills, and you can easily see why when dining at La Manoir.

The restaurant is headed by Raymond Blanc and his protege Gary Jones. Together they have devised a modern French menu which makes the most of the hotel's two-acre garden.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and offers a variety of menus, including full vegetarian and children menus.

The food menus are accompanied by an extensive wine list of bottles from Le Manoir's impressive wine cellar, home to 1000 different wines from around the world.

The atmosphere at Le Manoir's restaurant is intimate and comfortable, a perfect setting for any occasion.

Private dining, receptions, weddings and corporate events can also be arranged at The Milton Room, complete with private dining menus devised by Raymond Blanc.

Business Facilities

Le Manoir can accommodate corporate dinners at The Milton Room, with private dining menus. Contact the hotel for more information.

Things to do in Oxford

While food is likely to be the focus of guests at La Manoir, its location in Great Milton also makes it an ideal place from which to enjoy the pleasures of Oxfordshire, and the world famous town of Oxford.

The city centre is a short drive from Le Manoir, and is a must see for any lovers of culture and history. For over 8 centuries it has been home to royals and scholars, and is of course known the world over for its University, the city's major attraction.

But Oxford also offers plenty to the more casual traveller, with some great bars, shopping and a bustling nightlife.

Getting to Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons

Le Manoir is 50 minutes away from Heathrow, and 70 minutes away from Gatwick.

Car valeting service is available at the hotel. Air transfers from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Luton by helicopter are also available, a landing fee is applicable.

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