Bluebells at Briddlesford
Location Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RY t: 0844 683 1902 w:
www.briddlesfordlodgefarm.co.uk e:
chris@briddlesfordlodgefarm.co.uk
Briddlesford Lodge Farm is a unique family-owned business which has launched a number of ventures, including a farm shop, bed and breakfast, education and conference facilities and a beautifully converted barn café. Here, uncompromising commitment to quality and attention to detail make for a very memorable dining experience. With a wood-burning stove to keep things cosy inside, outside there’s plenty of seating for warmer days and the well-stocked farm shop, offering Island produce, provides a pleasant place to potter as you await your food.
I was more than delighted with my veal steak on a bed of braised red cabbage, courtesy of the talented chef, followed by an irresistibly smooth homemade cheesecake. Still, I could easily have been swayed by the griddled pork loin with black pudding or the ploughman’s with local gammon ham and Gallybagger cheese. Try the creamy buttercup milk, which finds its way into luscious smoothies, speciality coffees, homemade custard and, of course, the
Open: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, 7pm- midnight (selected evenings); Sun 9am-5pm
clotted cream for your cream tea. There’s an equally tempting range of sandwiches, salads, soups and pies too. Whether you pop in for a coffee and a natter or a leisurely three-course lunch with wine, you’ll find stunning food served throughout the day. Like many locals, I’ll just have to keep coming back until I’ve tried everything.
Brading Roman Villa
Location Morton Old Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EN t: 0844 683 1908 w:
www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk e:
info@bradingromanvilla.org.uk
The Romans were renowned for their love of fine food and feasting repertoire, so there is nowhere more perfect to sate a hungry stomach than in the ancient Roman grounds at Brading. The Forum Café, located on the site, is privy to some intriguing panoramic views and serves up a great range of lunches, snacks, cakes and drinks.
Once you’ve had your fill of Roman mosaics, ancient ruins and beautiful rolling countryside, head to the café where you’ll be tempted by a plethora of homemade cakes and slices – Bakewell, ginger, coffee and walnut, chocolate wedge and almond, to name but a few – as well as speciality vanilla and hazelnut coffees and a range of freshly filled baguettes and sandwiches.
On our visit, we were tempted by the specials board, which featured delights such as butternut squash soup and a traditional roast lunch. In the end, we plumped for the exceptional mozzarella, red onion and tomato tart and the sausage baguette with tangy red onion and apple chutney, both served with a fresh and crunchy salad. The ‘Wicked Roman’ packed lunch – perfect for traversing the site – is a steal at just £3.95, as is the traditional cream tea. With all the profits from the café going towards The Trust you can sit back, comfortable in the knowledge that your lunch has contributed to the preservation of this important heritage site.
Open: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm
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