Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons - Oxfordshire (Oxford)

In the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, chef Raymond Blanc OBE presides over the country’s most cherished manor house, renowned for its cuisine and stunning gardens. Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, the house is nestled in a typically English setting. But beyond the eye-catching flora are organic vegetable and herb gardens that supply the kitchen and the Raymond Blanc cookery and gardening schools with fresh produce.The suites have a distinct feel, many inspired by Raymond’s travels: the exoticism of Opium and Lemongrass; the haven of tranquillity of Blanc de Blanc; and L’Orangerie, which exudes the Provençal charm of his French heritage.