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Garden at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons

March 26, 2011 by Sarah Trivuncic 21 Comments

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Today’s post about the Garden at Le Manoir concludes my recent series about Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s Oxfordshire hotel and cookery school. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for a list of other posts in this series covering the accommodation, dinner, breakfast and the patisserie class at Raymond Blanc Cookery School.

Garden at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons

A stroll around the garden was just what we needed to recharge our batteries mid afternoon during the Raymond Blanc Cookery School patisserie class.

Since I’m not remotely a gardener, I won’t be giving you insightful details about plants but instead a bird’s eye view of the walk we enjoyed during our half hour break.

The gardens at Le Manoir cover provide an idyllic backdrop to the hotel and produce many herbs and vegetables that will be used in the restaurant.

Even during January the greenhouses were filled with interesting herbs and plants used in the kitchens at Le Manoir. We were also invited to taste a few!

Throughout the garden, vegetables are harvested all year round and there is even an area for growing mushrooms.

But there is also plenty of space for peace and quiet, notably a Japanese garden with a lake. The grounds are dotted with bronze statues ranging from peacocks and a scarecrow to an effigy of Le Manoir’s characterful florist and a little boy playing cricket. In the depths of winter when few bright plants are to be seen, these figures give the garden personality.

The gardens are open to the public, you don’t have to be staying in the hotel or attending the cookery school to visit. Although it would be a shame not to pop in for afternoon tea.

Sincere thanks to Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons for kindly inviting me to stay and take part in their patisserie class at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School.

I do hope you’ve all enjoyed this series as much as I enjoyed my trip and putting all of these posts together.

You may also like to read:

Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons Part 1: The room

Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons Part 2: Dinner

Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons Part 3: Breakfast

Part 4: Raymond Blanc Cookery School Patisserie – morning

Part 5: Raymond Blanc Cookery School Patisserie – afternoon

With thanks to Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.

 

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Sarah Trivuncic has published recipes, restaurant and travel reviews on Maison Cupcake since 2009. She lives in Walthamstow, East London with her husband and teenager.
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Comments

  1. Kitchen Butterfly says

    March 26, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I love your Raymond Blanc series……..I’m glad you had a great opportunity and time at Le Manoir

    Reply
    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      March 27, 2011 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Ozoz, it was a very memorable visit.

      Reply
  2. Claire says

    March 26, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    The place sounds lovely, and the gardens are beautiful.

    Reply
    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      March 27, 2011 at 11:42 am

      They are, and well worth a walk round if you’re in the area as you don’t need to be a guest to be allowed in.

      Reply
  3. Fabulicious Food! says

    March 26, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Beautiful photos Sarah and what an amazing stay you had. You are so lucky! I loved Le Manoir and your write-up has done it great justice!

    Reply
    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      March 27, 2011 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Ren… I did agonise over whether to do so many posts on it but I had so many lovely pictures I just didn’t want to leave any of it out!

      Reply
  4. Brittany says

    March 27, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Just gorgeous! I would love to visit there and cook, and garden! In fact, I did some gardening today but it doesn’t look as serious or proper as this.

    Reply
    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      March 27, 2011 at 11:41 am

      I’m really no good at serious or proper gardening… I’d like some of these terracotta cloches though!

      Reply
  5. Sally - My Custard Pie says

    March 27, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    These pictures make me feel very wistful. It sounds like you had a wonderful time and those gardens are stunning.

    Reply
  6. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    March 27, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Beautiful posts as ever Sarah. Amazing how the garden looks so good even in its resting time of Jan?

    So jealous of your stay!

    Reply
  7. Gourmet Chicks says

    March 27, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Have loved this whole series Sarah and it has really made me want to go to Le Manoir!

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    March 27, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    What beautiful photos of a very special place! Looks like you had a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
  9. Erica says

    March 27, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    What a beautiful garden! sigh, I wish that my garden looked this luscious!

    Reply
  10. Robyn Clarke says

    March 27, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    I would love to grow herbs and vegetables like that. That greenhouse is amazing. Have thoroughly enjoyed your posts on Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons

    Reply
  11. Krista says

    March 28, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I’m so glad I’m feeling a bit better so I can read your wonderful Postcard series again, Sarah. 🙂 I’ve missed them!!! Just love these pictures. I’m a rather dreadful gardener too, but I sure love meandering through ones designed and maintained by others!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Krista says

    May 12, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Sigh, I just love these garden pictures, Sarah. 🙂 I could happily stroll there for ages, then find a comfy spot somewhere to rest and just look. 🙂

    Reply
  13. laura_howtocook says

    September 3, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    What a brilliant way to review what must have been one of the most unforgettable experiences. I am so pleased you told me about your posts, which make me feel like I know what Le Manoir feels like to stay in and visit not to mention the added bonus of a patisserie course.
    Splitting the posts up was a good idea, I loved going on the journey with you!

    Reply
    • Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

      September 6, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Laura – glad you managed to take a peep after our conversation!

      Reply

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