On the occasion of a double big birthday we wanted to do something wonderfully extravagant for ourselves. Le Manoir has been on our bucket list for some time so it seemed appropriate to take the opportunity and celebrate in outrageous style by fulfilling a long standing desire. Le Manoir is very similar to many other country mansions you’ll visit up and down the country. Slightly chintzy here and there but obviously there are considerable differences. The gardens, service levels, friendliness, attention to detail and of course the food are second to none. We stayed in Orchid, - a very pleasant room on the first floor above the reception. It had absolutely everything one could possibly want in a room. The bathroom is a bit on the small side but it makes up for it in style and facilities. The shower is one of the best I’ve encountered. The bed was very comfortable and we slept extremely well. The meal was spectacular and the staff were marvellous in facilitating our experience. It’s hard to choose one of the courses but for me the Turbot pipped the Veal, but only just. The breakfast the next morning was just great too. One lovely touch we very much appreciated was a personal hand written note on our table from Raymond Blanc wishing us both a very happy birthday. That really made our trip absolutely special. In fact, the whole visit was special and will stay in our hearts. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
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