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Breakfast
Your Well Cottage mornings begin with Laura’s exceptional breakfast creations. Whether you prefer a leisurely buffet-style start or a beautifully plated signature dish, every morning offers delicious possibilities crafted with love. Wake up to something wonderful →
Buffet Selection
Choose from an array of morning favourites: Fresh fruit platters, artisan cheese and meat selections, premium cereals, creamy yoghurts, freshly baked breads and pastries, homemade morning cakes, local jams and preserves, plus freshly brewed coffee and fine teas.
Laura’s Signature Plated Breakfasts
Frittata
With sautéed garlic mushrooms and crispy bacon
Berry Burst Croissants
Drizzled with honey and crunchy walnuts
Sweet Cinnamon French Toast
With tropical fruit medley
Eggs Florentine
With pan-fried basil cherry tomatoes
Stacked American Blueberry Pancakes
Drizzled with hot maple syrup
Eggs Benedict
With fresh avocado and sliced beef tomato
Honey-Drenched Oatmeal and Breakfast Raisin Muffins
Served with a thick dollop of vanilla bean yoghurt
Traditional British Breakfast Selection
Eggs Benedict
A lightly toasted English muffin topped with British back bacon, a perfectly poached egg and Laura’s creamy hollandaise sauce.
Creamy Hot Porridge
Served with a selection of fresh British seasonal berries and a drizzle of
local honey.
A Full English Traditional Breakfast
With back bacon, locally made sausages, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, and eggs prepared exactly as you like them. Served with freshly toasted bread.
Delicate English Pancakes
Served with fresh seasonal fruit and a traditional drizzle of lemon juice and caster sugar.
Eggs Royale
Scottish smoked salmon on a toasted English muffin, topped with a perfectly poached egg and rich hollandaise sauce.
Eggs and Soldiers
A beloved British childhood favourite: fresh free-range boiled eggs served with golden toasted bread soldiers for dipping.
Gourmet Bacon & Egg Butty
An elevated take on the British classic: freshly baked bloomer bread filled with locally sourced thick-cut British back bacon and farm-fresh eggs, cooked to perfection.
Each dish celebrates authentic British breakfast tradition whilst showcasing the finest local ingredients and is prepared fresh to order, accommodating all dietary requirements whilst celebrating the finest local ingredients.
Luncheons
Laura’s midday masterpieces celebrate both traditional British cuisine and international flavours.
Whether you’re craving authentic English classics or adventurous fusion dishes, every lunch is prepared fresh with the finest local ingredients.
Traditional English Menu Samples
Minted Pea Soup
Served with Laura’s freshly baked artisan bread
Fish & Chips
Locally caught fish in golden beer batter with homemade chips and traditional mushy peas (We also recommend enjoying this seaside classic al fresco – traditionally eaten from paper with lashings of salt & vinegar!)
Ploughman’s Lunch
A British pub favourite: cold meats and local farmhouse cheeses with pickles and Laura’s homemade chutneys, served with crusty bread
Coronation Chicken Salad
Tender chicken in creamy curry dressing served with fresh salad leaves
and lightly toasted almonds
Potted Shrimp Salad
Chunky, buttery Devon shrimp with crisp seasonal salad and warm homemade bread
Salcombe Crab Salad
Fresh Salcombe crab with lightly sautéed asparagus and peppery rocket leaves
Tomato and Basil Cheese Tart
Light, buttery puff pastry with roasted English tomatoes, local cheeses, and fresh basil, accompanied by seasonal side salad
Fusion Menu Samples
Saffron and Pear Risotto
Topped with toasted pine nuts and sautéed wild mushrooms
Thai Fishcakes
Drizzled with spicy peanut sauce on a bed of crisp Asian slaw
Pistachio-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Served with honey-glazed butternut squash and caramelised apple cubes
Marinated Pineapple and Chicken Skewers
With sweet mango and avocado rice salad
Barbecue-Seared Tuna Niçoise Salad
With artisan croutons and pan-fried balsamic mushrooms
Greek Spanakopita
Traditional feta and spinach filo pie accompanied by herbed chickpea salad
Grilled Lobster Tail Dressed in melted lime and garlic butter, accompanied by zesty couscous salad
Sushi Platter
Laura’s artful selection of fresh sushi and sashimi
Excursion Day Lunches
Your wicker picnic basket awaits, packed with a delightful selection of:
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber sandwiches • Hearty steak baguettes • Classic BLT • Devonshire scones with jam and clotted cream • Buttery Cornish pasties • Local Cheddar cheese with artisan biscuits • Organic seasonal fruit skewers • Victoria sponge cake • Light angel cake
Plus refreshments:
Fine wine, freshly squeezed orange juice, and premium bottled water
Every lunch perfectly complements your day’s adventure—whether dining in the cottage or exploring the Dorset countryside.
A Three Course Evening Meal
Laura’s evening masterpieces celebrate the very best of British culinary heritage.
Traditional English Menu Samples
Starters
Prawn Cocktail
Juicy North Atlantic prawns served with crisp baby gem lettuce, classic Marie Rose dressing, and freshly squeezed lemon
Main Courses
A Proper British Sunday Roast
Tender roast beef served with golden roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, accompanied by lashings of rich beef gravy
Scampi and Chips
Langoustines lightly coated in golden breadcrumbs and perfectly fried, served with Laura’s homemade chunky chips and traditional tartare sauce
Beef Wellington
Prime fillet steak wrapped in buttery puff pastry with Parma ham and wild mushrooms, served with wilted spinach and creamy peppercorn sauce
Steak and Ale Pie
Tender pieces of local beef slowly cooked in English ale, encased in flaky, buttery pastry and served with creamy mashed potatoes
Bangers and Mash
Locally sourced artisan pork sausages with rich onion gravy and fresh garden peas
Salmon en Croûte
Succulent Scottish salmon encased in crisp puff pastry, served with fresh green beans and buttered Jersey Royal new potatoes
Toad in the Hole
Traditional sausages baked in golden Yorkshire pudding batter, served with delicious onion gravy and steamed tender-stem broccoli
Each evening meal is a celebration of Britain’s finest culinary traditions, prepared with love and served with genuine pride in our heritage and of course, with a sweet conclusion.
Desserts
Spotted Dick
Classic steamed pudding dotted with succulent blackcurrants, finished
with a rich vanilla custard
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Supremely moist date sponge smothered in buttery toffee sauce, served
with New Forest vanilla ice cream
Classic Trifle
Delicate sponge fingers soaked in sherry with fruit jelly, thick layer of creamy custard, topped with freshly whipped local double cream
English Lemon Posset
Silky, zesty lemon dessert served with traditional Scottish shortbread biscuits and fresh raspberries
Bread and Butter Pudding
Layered buttered bread scattered with plump raisins, baked in rich egg custard with freshly ground nutmeg and vanilla
Eton Mess
Fresh strawberries combined with clouds of whipped cream and chunks of crispy, chewy meringue
Bakewell Tart
Traditional shortcrust pastry beneath layers of raspberry jam and almond frangipane, topped with glacé icing and flaked almonds
Treacle Tart
Crumbly pastry case filled with rich golden syrup filling, served with a thick dollop of Cornish clotted cream
Every morsel is lovingly prepared using traditional recipes refined with modern techniques, demonstrating Laura’s passion for creating a true and delightful culinary journey for her guests.
Fusion Menu samples at Well Cottage
Laura’s international culinary adventure blends global flavours with local ingredients. Each dish represents a passport to culinary destinations worldwide, expertly crafted with modern techniques and artistic presentation.
Starters
Caramelised Onion and Brie Filo Tart
Delicate pastry with rich, sweet onions and creamy French brie
Creamy Cauliflower and Nutmeg Soup
Swirled with vibrant carrot and orange purée
Beef Carpaccio
Paper-thin beef complemented with lemon-infused olive oil, toasted pine nuts, parmesan slivers, and fresh arugula
Mussels Steamed in White Wine
With garlic and fresh coriander
Parmesan and Truffle Soufflé
Accompanied by pear and pomegranate salad
Seared Scallops
On pea and mint purée, crowned with crispy prosciutto
Salmon Tartare
Layered with avocado and beetroot, drizzled with vibrant parsley oil
Fusion Entrées
Parmesan and Lemon-Crusted Salmon Fillet
With creamy dill sauce and sautéed seasonal vegetables
Prawn-Stuffed Pasta Shells
In thyme, red pepper, and tomato sauce, topped with ricotta cheese, served with baked cherry tomatoes and parmesan crisp
Coconut and Mango Grilled Chicken Breast
With rosemary butternut squash and minted couscous
Sweet and Spicy Marinated Mahi-Mahi Steaks
Served on curried parsnip mash with coconut rice balls and steamed broccoli
Sous Vide Filet Mignon
With creamed mushroom sauce, potato gratin, and steamed asparagus
Laura’s ‘Secret Recipe’ Vegetable Lasagne
With Greek salad and homemade garlic bread
Desserts
Homemade Key Lime Pie
With freshly whipped cream
Chocolate Fondant
With wild berry compote and drizzled fresh cream
Freshly Baked Lemon Cheesecake
With strawberry coulis and whipped cream
Sweet Banana Tart
With Laura’s homemade banana ice cream
Chocolate Crème Brûlée
With fresh seasonal berries
Poached Pears
In sweet red wine syrup with mascarpone cheese
And for the perfect finish...
Coffee and liqueurs are offered after every lunch and dinner. Each fusion dish tells a story of global inspiration meeting local excellence, showcasing Laura’s creativity and culinary artistry
