Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons

Frommer's Review

Some 19km (12 miles) southeast of Oxford, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons offers the finest cuisine in the Midlands. The gray- and honey-colored stone manor house, originally built by a Norman nobleman in the early 1300s, has attracted many famous visitors. Today, the restaurant's connection with France has been masterfully revived by the Gallic owner and chef, Raymond Blanc. His reputation for comfort and cuisine attracts guests from as far away as London. The menu is seasonally adjusted to take advantage of the best produce in any season.

Accommodations are also available. Each very-pricey room -- rates are £380 to £515 ($722-$979) for a double; from £550 ($1,045) for a suite -- is decorated with luxurious beds and linens, ruffled canopies, and antique reproductions.

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