Oxford itself has no Michelin-starred restaurants, so local food-lovers make the 9-mile pilgrimage east to this impressive manor house, which has two stars of its own. Chef Raymond Blanc has been working his magic here for over 30 years, presenting imaginative and complex dishes that use ingredients from the amazing on-site kitchen garden. Book well ahead and dress smart.
It also has 32 hotel rooms, the cheapest of which costs £625.50 per night.