Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons

Great Milton lies approximately eight miles South East of Oxford, in a fold of low hills overlooking the rich water meadows of the Thames Valley. It is a very old site, certainly Saxon, perhaps earlier. The fertile, well drained soils of the uplands, reliable springs and good building stone at hand all assured its future agricultural prosperity.

Each room and suite at Le Manoir has been designed individually to suit every taste. From the exotic Opium and sensual Mon Plaisir to the cool Snow Queen and sleek Vettriano, interior designers Emily Todhunter, Michael Priest and Trevillion have created a wealth of ambience in the beautiful and spacious rooms of Le Manoir.

Superior Suites

Lace Located in the garden courtyard with a private terrace containing a water feature that leads to the main hotel gardens.  Appointed over two floors, there is a distinctly traditional and feminine feel, created by the delicate lace and wall hangings that decorate the rooms. The ground floor offers a large seating area with terrace access. The bedroom with a king size four poster bed (can be twinned) has views over both the internal courtyard and hotel gardens. Soft drapes separate the bedroom and finely finished marble bathroom.

Opium Located at the end of the garden courtyard with a private walled garden and Oriental style water feature. An extremely atmospheric room with many Oriental influences. Bamboo ornaments adorn the tables, while pale browns and dark woods decorate the walls. The sitting area contains oriental furnishings and an open wood-burning fireplace. The bedroom, panelled in dark wood and highlighted in rich red maintains the oriental theme with a low level bed and original stone carving from the Ming dynasty. The wood panelling continues through to the sumptuous marble finished bathroom, which is accessorised with scented candles and oriental scented toiletries.

Peony Located in the garden courtyard with a private terrace leading to the main hotel gardens. A spacious suite appointed over two floors with a contemporary yet classical design. The sitting room downstairs with terrace access offers beautiful views of the garden. The bedroom has a king size bed (can be twinned) at the foot of which is the Ottoman. The bathroom is large and beautifully finished in marble.

Provence Located in the garden courtyard with a private terrace.  An extremely spacious room with a rustic, provencal theme. A very natural feel to the sitting area which has exposed beams and an open wood-burning fireplace. The bedroom is finished in an atmospheric aubergine with a king size bed and large walk-in wardrobe. The large bathroom is finished in beautiful marble and natural scented toiletries are provided.

Junior Suites

Botticelli Located in the main house at the far end of the first floor with a side view overlooking the front courtyard. A traditional style with green wallpaper and furnishings trimmed with gold. A king size bed with an antique headboard is in the centre of the room.  A spiral staircase takes you into the bathroom, with two central Victorian baths facing each other surrounded by hand-painted ocean murals. The perfect place to bring the day to an end.

Citronelle Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace, this modern room is started and finished in fresh, vibrant yellow. The Citronelle or lemon theme is continued throughout. A beautiful wall hanging depicting lemons on vines, a large bowl of fresh lemons and an appropriate room scent combine to fill the senses. A king size bed (can be twinned) and soft settee provide all the comfort one may require. Beautiful marble finishes the bathroom.

Eugenie Located on the first floor of the garden courtyard with views of the inner courtyard. This room has a contemporary edge whilst maintaining the traditional rustic look of Provincial France. A beautiful open plan room with wooden beams in the construction become a feature. This room has more than adequate seating and a wood- burning stove. The bedroom has a king size bed. The bathroom is a lovely contrast between rough slates on the floor and the fine marble bath and shower surrounds.

Honeysuckle Located on the first floor of the garden courtyard with views of the hotel orchard and the inner courtyard. A traditional style finished in yellow. The bedroom offers a Queen size, hand painted four-poster bed. The seating area is comfortable, the furnishings antique. The bathroom has a Victorian, freestanding hand painted Victorian bath.

Hydrangea Located in the main house on the second floor with a small balcony overlooking the Croquet lawn and orchard. A traditional style in yellows and pinks. A king size bed (can be twinned) and antique furniture complete the bedroom. A double Jacuzzi bath extends the romance of the bedroom into the bathroom.

Manon Located on the first floor of the garden courtyard with views of the inner courtyard. This room has a contemporary edge whilst maintaining the traditional rustic look of Provincial France. A beautiful open plan room where the wooden beams become a feature. This room has ample seating and a wood-burning stove. The bedroom has a king size bed (can be twinned). The bathroom is a lovely contrast between a traditional rough slate floor and exquisite marble bath and shower surrounds.

Dovecote Located between the main house and the garden courtyard, yet detached from both and with views over the main hotel gardens. An original 15th century Dovecote. The room has a split-level, the lower housing a fantastic contemporary bathroom. A fabulous freestanding, Victorian style bath with glass surround and full body water jets. The bedroom, upstairs, has a Queen size bed with an LED enhanced headboard. Open wooden structural beams and vibrant purple wall hangings overlaid with the Picasso doves.

Suites

Anais Located on the first floor of the garden courtyard. An extremely contemporary room with views of the inner courtyard. The sitting room offers modern art and a double entrance/look through fireplace. Fine Venetian glass ornaments are displayed throughout. The bedroom has a king size bed, 1920's-feel mirrored furnishings and beautiful hand painted closet. The bathroom is large and finished in a beautiful light marble.

Gallica Rose Located on the first floor of the main house, the largest room within the original building. A traditional, country house style with floral rose prints covering the walls and repeated within the soft furnishings. The room is furnished with antiques. A large bay window within the sitting room provides stunning views over the gardens. The sitting room also has a wood-burning open fireplace. The bedroom offers a king size bed, a lovely green marble bathroom and views of the front courtyard.

Lalique Located on the first floor of the garden courtyard. A contemporary room overlooking the inner courtyard. The sitting room offers plenty of comfortable seating. The bedroom with king size bed (can be twinned) features contemporary/mirrored furnishings and a beautifully painted closet. The bathroom is large, finished in a divine dark marble with silhouettes of unclad ladies decorating the walls.

Superior Rooms

Amethyst Located on the first floor of the garden courtyard. A contemporary style with views over the inner courtyard. Decorated in delicate shades of lilac and complemented by the artistic and colourful closet. The king size bed is brought to life through the presence of mirrored bedside units. The bathroom provides a dark marble finish in stunning contrast to the soft shades of the bedroom.

Cameo Located on the second floor of the main house with views over the front courtyard. A traditional style brought up-to-date by the introduction of contemporary furniture and strong fabrics. The king size bed (can be twinned) and comfortable seating provide the ultimate in relaxation. Across the corridor, the stunning tiled bathroom with a Victorian style bath makes an eye-catching centrepiece from which you have beautiful views over the hotel gardens and beyond.

Crystal Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace. A contemporary style brought to life through the introduction of mirrors, splashes of colour in the scatter cushions and bed throw and modern art hanging on the walls. The bedroom with king size bed is a suitable contrast to the dark, refined marble of the bathroom.

Hollyhock Located in the Main House with a large bay window overlooking the front courtyard. Traditional green and cream, with hand painted wallpaper by Ian Harper. A light and airy room, dressed with antique furniture and a 17th Century queen sized four-poster bed. The bathroom is finished in light marble. Furniture provided by the Swan Antique Centre, Tetsworth. This was the master bedroom of the Cromwell family.

Hyacinth Located on the first floor of the main house with a large bay window offering views over the front courtyard. A traditional room designed in 'Hyacinth blue'. The Hyacinth theme is continued through the soft furnishings within the room. Comfortable seating is provided. The bedroom has a king size bed and antique furniture. Drapes separate the bathroom behind which you discover a beautiful hand painted Victorian bath. The bathroom is finished in a rich cream and yellow marble.

Kiki Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace. The most contemporary superior room in the hotel. Subtle lines of colour contrast against a plain backdrop, a king size bed and mirrored furniture complement the contemporary look. An open wood-burning fire place provides a stunning centre piece and the large marble bathroom finishes the look.

Mon Plaisir Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace. A contemporary style intended to stimulate the erotic senses. Silhouettes of naked ladies adorn the walls. The room offers a king size bed in front of which you find an open, wood burning fireplace. The bathroom in light marble contrasts beautifully with the soft beige of the bedroom.

Rouge et Noir Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace leading to the hotel gardens. A very contemporary style, arguably the most dramatic room in the hotel. An uncompromising contrast between deep reds and jet black. Black wooden floorboards and oriental style thrones set the tone for the room. An original Jack Vettriano hangs on the wall. A king size bed (can be twinned) draped in a rich red throw and black bedside furniture trimmed with gold finish the theme. Light marble through the bathroom offers a slightly subtle edge.

Sandalwood Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard. A terraced garden that leads to and has views of the main hotel gardens. A modern style designed around and using Sandalwood wherever possible. The room has a king size bed (can be twinned) and comfortable seating. At the foot of the bed is the Ottoman. Sandalwood incense and woodcarvings put finishing touches to the theme.

Silk Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace leading to the main hotel gardens. This room, a modern design around a traditional style is, as the name suggests, a celebration of silks. Finished with modern pieces, the four-poster bed and golden cabinet are enhanced by the presence of beautiful silks introduced at every opportunity. The bathroom in softly shaded marble is the perfect accompaniment to the varying shades of silk throughout the bedroom.

Snow Queen Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard. This room has a private terrace in the inner courtyard. Designed in a truly contemporary style, the walls are laden with rich purple silk overprinted with large snowflakes in silver. A sumptuous king size four-poster bed, mirrored furniture and comfortable seating finish the room. The bathroom is finished in subtle white marble.

Vettriano Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace. Named after and dedicated to the acclaimed artist Jack Vettriano. This rather sleek masculine bedroom combines aubergine and chocolate brown. On the walls are two original pieces of his work. The stunning bathroom in dark marble is the ideal complement. The dark wooden ottoman at the end of the king size bed is the perfect finishing touch.

Deluxe Bedrooms

Bluebell Located in the main house on the second floor with window seats overlooking the front courtyard. Designed in a traditional style, wallpapered with a light blue toque design. The bathroom features a traditional Victorian hand painted bath.

Camellia Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace leading to the main hotel gardens. A classical design style contrasted with the introduction of contemporary furnishings. The bedroom with king size bed (can be twinned) is finished in subtle yellows and mint greens. At the foot of the bed the ottoman adds another dimension. The bathroom in light marble is the perfect accompaniment.

Lily of the Valley Located on the first floor of the main house with views over the front courtyard. A traditionally appointed room with subtle shades of pink and green throughout. Low ceilings and exposed beams are a feature of the original manor. The bedroom with queen size bed and antique furniture contrasts with the more contemporary and rustic terracotta slates of the bathroom.

Mimosa Located on the first floor of the main house with views over the conservatory and the hotel gardens. A traditional room with a Queen size four-poster bed. The room is decorated in a vibrant yellow, which is echoed in the soft furnishings and continued through to the bathroom.

Orchid Located on the first floor of the main house with views over the front courtyard. A very traditional room with a queen size bed and antique furniture. The traditional floral design is present throughout this room. The walls and the soft furnishings all carry the traditional theme, which is continued through to the bathroom.

Passion Flower Located on the ground floor of the garden courtyard with a private terrace leading to the main hotel gardens. A traditional style but with a contemporary twist. The cream backdrop of the walls is brought to life by the more predominant lines of colour at the height of the room. The king size bed and dark wood antique furniture maintain the traditional setting and in contrast is the light delicate marble of the bathroom.

Room Amenities:

• Air Conditioning
• Newspaper - Free
• Telephone withVoicemail
• Satellite- Television
• DVD/VCR
• Daily Maid Service
• Fireplace
• Safe - In Room
• Balcony/Terrace

Wine Cellar At Le Manoir they are very proud of their wine cellar. They know, like all great gourmands, that the choice of wine to accompany a dish is not a decision to be taken lightly. The wine cellar, nestling under the conservatory, is home to around 1000 different wines from around the world. 60% of their wines are of French provenance, with the New World also having a considerable presence.

The cellar is divided into two rooms. The larger room, constructed of chalk stone from Burgundy, is home to the general wines and spirits while a smaller room, with wooden divisions, hosts the Claret collection. Both rooms are controlled by air conditioning to give a stable temperature (between 12 and 14 degrees) and optimum humidity.

Gardens The magnificent two acre vegetable and herb garden produces over 90 types of vegetables, many of which Raymond discovered within his mother's garden. Together with 70 types of herb, this garden supplies the restaurant's kitchen with its daily needs for eight months of the year. Over the last seventeen years almost every inch has been irrigated, re-planted, re-designed and re-seeded.

Monks who occupied the site in the 16th Century originally dug the English water garden, which is fed by natural springs. The ponds are now home to a variety of water plants and fauna.

Following a trip to Japan Raymond Blanc fell in love with Japanese culture. He introduced a very special Japanese tea garden at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, providing a tranquil setting for guests to contemplate the beauty and simplicity of their surroundings.

Hotel Services:

• Babysitting or Child Care
• Fax (For Guests)
• Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
• Business Center
• Concierge Services
• Accessible to Wheelchairs
• Currency Exchange
• Smoke Alarm in Rooms
• Photocopy Service
• Meeting Facilities
• Common Area High speed Access
• Room Service

The modern French menu at the two-Michelin starred Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons has been described as 'a twist of imaginative genius' and the cuisine is undoubtedly the focus of every guest's visit. Gary Jones, a Blanc protege and Michelin starred chef himself, rejoined forces with Raymond as Executive Head Chef in August 1999.

The two-acre kitchen garden produces 90 types of vegetable and over 70 varieties of herb, which are used in Le Manoir's kitchen. Monsieur Blanc has been a champion of the organic movement for the last 20 years.

The restaurant is open to non-residents for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. A full vegetarian menu has been specially created to offer exceptional quality and choice for all guests. Children of all ages are welcome in the hotel and the restaurant and a special menu is available for them.