Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, a Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire, is nestled in secluded grounds seven miles southeast of historic Oxford, in the rural Cotswolds. Located in the ancient village of Great Milton, adjacent to St. Mary's Church, the hotel offers a tranquil escape. Renowned for its two-Michelin-starred restaurant, the centerpiece of founder Raymond Blanc, Le Manoir also features a cookery school with courses for all levels. The extensive grounds offer peaceful walks, including a Japanese garden with a tea house. Guests can also enjoy a bar and lounge, private dining room, game room, business services, spa, 24-hour room service, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The 32 individually decorated guest rooms and suites range from contemporary to traditional styles, each luxuriously furnished, many with garden views. Amenities include climate control, en suite bathrooms (many marble-clad with separate bath and shower), LCD widescreen TVs, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, stereos, CD players, safes, iPod docks, fresh flowers, and fruit plates. Some rooms and suites also feature private patios or terraces. Continental breakfast is included.