The Oak Inn is nestled down a narrow lane in Burton, Christchurch and proudly owned by Mick and Gill Macauley – a husband and wife team from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Cleary this friendly couple have put much care and effort into presenting their small and friendly pub that offers a fantastic Sunday roast dinner.
Continue reading...24. July 2011
Budgeting for your weekly shop has become the norm in these days of ever rising food prices so if there’s a way to save a few extra pennies then certainly we’ll all be happy to take it. That’s where Westin Gourmet come in, offering a simple and straightforward way to buy meat online, they source [...]
Continue reading...2. April 2011
I can’t actually say enough good things about this beautifully cared for, pristine and welcoming Inn. Upon arrival we are greeted by the friendliest staff I think I’ve come across in all of Dorset – something that stuck with me from my first visit here.
Continue reading...17. March 2011
The Coach & Horses Carvery offer a choice of Roast Beef and/or Roast Pork accompanied by all the usual suspects: Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, a selection of vegetables, gravy, horseradish and apple sauce
Continue reading...15. March 2011
I just can’t say enough good things about Bistro Christophe in Bruges. The staff are welcoming and helpful, offering guidance on the best menu options, though in truth everything here must be amazing – these people know what they are doing and how to cook!
Continue reading...31. January 2011
After leaving home late with no time for morning coffee we arrive in the small market town of Shaftesbury both hungry and thirsty so our first port of call has to be somewhere to replenish. Only moments after we step out of the car do we find what looks to be a truly tradition English [...]
Continue reading...17. January 2011
The far wall of the Kings Arms is beautifully designed – exposed red brick surrounds a wooden fireplace that boast a heavy duty wood burning stove. Above the fireplace a stunning large circular wood-framed mirror hangs beautifully adorned either side by Gustav Klimt prints…
Continue reading...2. October 2010
The main reason for my trip however was to attend the Great Dorset Steam Fair in Tarrant Hinton, and what a sight for the eyes, and surprise to the nostrils it was! All those steam vehicles certainly blacken up the sky with their endless streams of steam, and fill ones head with not only the sound of the steam horns, but also the smell of all that burning coal and the like
Continue reading...17. August 2010
Our first visit to a Harvester restaurant was to the Cat & Fiddle in Christchurch. Upon walking from the parking lot to the restaurant we noticed that the majority of the tables in the garden outside still lay sitting with dirty leftovers, empty beer bottles/glasses and no availability for a new arrival to sit without having to waitress their own table.
Continue reading...17. August 2010
Searching for a restaurant in Woolacombe was not an inspiring feat until we came across Sophia’s a Bistro on South South Street near the Bay
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10. January 2011
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