CHRISTMAS
COUNTRYSIDE BREAK
Le Manoir at Christmas
As a frosty sparkle descends on our honey-hued manor, join us for a season of festivities. Following centuries-old traditions of feasting and merriment, we bring this special time of year to life with roaring fires and sumptuous cuisine, glittering decorations and moreish mince pies.
Join us for wine pairings, tastings and interactive workshops, culinary demonstrations in The Raymond Blanc Cookery School or adventures around Oxfordshire. Unwind in the unparalleled comfort of your suite and dine on spectacular garden gastronomy. However active and engaged or quiet and cocooned you wish to be, we’ll make sure this is your best Christmas ever.
Festive Activities
Winter Afternoon Tea
25 & 27 November
9, 10, 16, 17, 18 & 23 December
Gather your friends and indulge in the finest festive afternoon tea, a decadent British offering infused with Benoit Blin's signature French twist. Brimming with winter delights and accompanied by a celebratory glass of Champagne, this luxurious experience is the perfect way to toast the most glorious time of year.
Our enchanting garden room is exclusively yours. Based on 6 guests and priced at £95 per person.
Includes: delicious sandwiches with festive fillings, freshly baked scones, jam and cream, cakes, and mince pies, teas and mulled wine, and a bottle of chilled Veuve Clicquot Champagne.
Once Upon A Time at Le Manoir...
Carried on soothing whispers or revealed in-between roaring laughter, extraordinary tales are told all year round at Le Manoir. Stroll into the gardens to find enchanting scenes: winter jasmine, mistletoe and our evocative sculptures shimmering in the frost. Or wrap up in snug layers for hearty walks in the countryside. Whether you join us for the whole holiday or combine a stay with visits to friends and family, we’re here to spoil you rotten...
Christmas at the Cookery School
At The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, learn how to make a sumptuous, seasonal feast all themed around perfect produce and festive entertaining. From traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings to a chic, convivial winter dinner party, learn all the skills you need in the cosiest of kitchens.
- 23 Nov 2024: Christmas Lunch
- 3rd Dec 2024: Christmas Lunch
- 4 Dec 2024: Winter Dinner Party
- 7 Dec 2024: Christmas Lunch
- 10 Dec 2024: Christmas Lunch
- 14 Dec 2024: Winter Dinner Party
- 18 Dec 2024: Christmas Lunch
WINTER FRUIT PRUNING
4 Dec 2024
Join us at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School and step into our beautiful grounds. Here, enjoy a practical, hands-on learning experience focused on pruning your own trees to optimise the health and weight of your fruit. Stroll over our orchard of 2500 trees with our Head Orchard Gardener, and get ready to explore a variety of tree forms.
An Unforgettable Present
GIFT CARD
Give the gift of luxury this Christmas. Perfect for food fans, gardeners, or simply bon vivants, our Le Manoir Experience Gift Cards open the door to an unforgettable escape in the English countryside. An irresistible hideaway awaits.
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The Ultimate Reward
Corporate Events
Treat your employees to a well-earned festive extravaganza. For £180 per person (minimum 20 guests), enjoy exclusive use of our La Belle Époque conservatory with a four-course Michelin-star menu by Raymond Blanc, Champagne, canapés and Christmas crackers.
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