LE MANOIR AUX QUAT’ SAISONS, OXFORDSHIRE

Best for: modern mouthfuls Le Manoir has not only held two Michelin stars since opening 39 years ago in Great Milton, it has trained top chefs including Marco Pierre White, Heston Blumenthal and Ollie Dabbous. The man behind it all is that brilliant, inspirational honorary Brit, Raymond Blanc. Food is resolutely modern but respects traditions and sticks to the seasons with ingredients from the bountiful gardens. With a freshness to the cooking, a lightness and beauty of presentation and taste, Le Manoir is as wonderful as ever. From £205pp; belmond.com