Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
Quintessentially English manor house with a strong French sensibility — think flagstone floors, beamed ceilings, roaring fires, chintz cushions, and Provençal lavender paths. Formal but never stuffy. The gardens are the heart of everything here.
Book a room with a private terrace and have breakfast there rather than the restaurant — it's one of the quieter pleasures of the place
Why It Matters
Britain's only country house hotel to hold two Michelin stars continuously for over 40 years. Founded by Raymond Blanc OBE in 1984. Also holds a Green Michelin Star for sustainability and three Michelin Keys. The kitchen garden grows over 70 varieties of herbs and hundreds of vegetable species that supply the restaurant daily. Has trained 34 chefs who went on to earn their own Michelin stars, including Heston Blumenthal and Marco Pierre White.
Raymond Blanc's honey-stone 15th-century manor house in the Oxfordshire countryside has held two Michelin stars every single year since it opened in 1984 — the only country house hotel in Britain to manage that. The 32 rooms are each wildly different, designed around Blanc's travels and memories, and the two-acre kitchen garden feeds the restaurant directly. It's really more of a restaurant with extraordinarily good rooms than a hotel in the traditional sense. No pool, no gym, no spa — or at least not until the grand reopening in summer 2027 after an extensive £36 million redevelopment.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe Rooms
The entry-level rooms are compact but beautifully conceived. Each has a distinct personality — Bluebell has Toile de Jouy wallpaper and a window seat overlooking the courtyard; Emily is in the oldest part of the manor with original 15th-century beams and twin windows; Mimosa wraps you in 'Lemone Silk' Chase Erwin fabric; Le Rouge et Le Noir goes full drama with deep reds and jet blacks. Botticelli has a glorious spiral staircase linking the bedroom to a bathroom with two freestanding Victorian tubs upstairs.
King or Double · 22 sqm
Deluxe Studio Suites
Essentially the Studio Suite format but with an enhanced level of finish and space — same separate bath and shower arrangement, large sitting area.
King or Twin · 60 sqm
Garden Junior Suites
Same footprint as the Junior Suites but with the addition of a private terrace — a real upgrade if you want to have breakfast or an evening drink outside in the garden. The Rouge et Noir garden suite is often singled out as one of the most atmospheric in the house.
King or Twin · 36 sqmGarden One Bedroom Suites
The Garden One Bedroom Suites add private outdoor space — a terrace and garden — to the one-bedroom suite footprint. L'Orangerie, one of the most beloved rooms at Le Manoir, falls here: inspired by Raymond Blanc's grandparents' 18th-century chateau, it has a four-poster bed, crystal chandeliers, and a private terrace. Consistently ranks among the top suites in UK hotel guides.
King or Twin · 75 sqmJunior Suites
Bigger and more characterful than the Deluxe rooms, each Junior Suite takes on a distinct story. Amethyst has lilac tones with dramatic dark marble in the bathroom. Cameo uses the manor's original beams and sits in the eaves with views of the gardens and a freestanding bathtub. Hollyhock was once the master bedroom of the founding Cromwell family, kitted out in refined antique furnishings. Hyacinth has a large bay window and a hand-painted Victorian bath tucked behind the drapes.
King, Queen or Twin · 36 sqmOne Bedroom Suites
Proper suite territory — a large sitting area separated from the bedroom, a marble bathroom with both bath and shower. Plenty of room to spread out after a long dinner.
King or Twin · 60 sqmSignature Suites
The top tier — three distinct suites, all sleeping up to six. Les Mauves (89 sqm) has two bedrooms, two sitting areas, and two marble bathrooms connected through a shared lobby, with bay windows overlooking the iconic lavender path. Lalique Suite (109 sqm) is an art deco celebration with bespoke Lalique artwork, two sitting areas, and courtyard views — sleeps six. Les Jardins Suites (139–143 sqm) are the largest, set across two levels with a master bedroom below and second bedroom above, plus a private furnished terrace and garden. Blanc de Blanc is a perennial favourite: all-white decor, crystal chandeliers, vintage furniture, inspired by a 1999 Champagne party at Versailles.
King or Twin (multiple configurations) · 96 sqm
Studio Suites
A significant step up in space, the Studio Suites add a large sitting area and a marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. Good middle ground between the Junior Suites and the full one-bedroom options.
King or Twin · 46 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycles available for guests to explore the local Oxfordshire countryside.
Special cellar tours of the wine and provisions storage areas are available on request, offering insight into the wine program and kitchen operations.
Daily guided tours of the estate's exceptional gardens, including the two-acre potager, herb garden with 70+ varieties, heritage orchard with 800+ apple and pear trees, mushroom valley, the 16th-century monks' ponds, and the English water garden. Tours are led by the gardening team.
Clay pigeon shooting can be arranged for guests seeking outdoor pursuits beyond the garden.
Traditional English croquet on the lawn, occasionally overseen by the gardening team who challenge guests to a game when the sun comes out.
One of the most celebrated cookery schools in the UK, run under Raymond Blanc's direction. Courses ranged from half-day introductions and dinner party masterclasses to multi-day residential programmes. Children's courses also available. All courses focused on recipes and techniques central to Blanc's culinary philosophy. Currently closed until summer 2027 while the property undergoes redevelopment. Will relaunch as the Raymond Blanc Academy in a new timber-clad barn after renovation.
Day courses and in-depth programmes led by Le Manoir's expert gardening team, covering the organic kitchen garden's techniques, seasonal planting, and the property's approach to sustainable growing. Participants explored the 2-acre potager and learned from the team who maintain over 70 herb varieties and hundreds of vegetable species for the restaurant. Closed until summer 2027.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Private dining and event rooms for 15–50 guests, including the wood-panelled dining room and La Belle Époque Conservatory.
Complimentary breakfast included with stays.
Children's bathrobes placed in room at no charge, complimentary teddy bear for each child, toy boxes, DVDs, Wii systems, puzzles, and a separate kids' menu in the restaurant.
The organic potager kitchen garden grows over 70 herb varieties and hundreds of vegetable and fruit species, all supplying the Michelin-starred restaurant.
All rooms and suites feature marble bathrooms. Suites include separate bath and shower.
Yoga gear provided in all rooms in lieu of a traditional gym.
There is no swimming pool. A pool is not confirmed as part of the 2027 redevelopment plans either.
There is no formal gym. In-room yoga equipment is provided instead.
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