"We wanted a relaxed atmosphere, but we also wanted it to be special and that is exactly what you gave us. We only wish we could come back and do it all again."

Newly-weds Mr and Mrs Bowman
May 2011

A succulent whole free-range Dorset pig, spit roasted
served with Merlins own sage and onion stuffing
golden crackling and homemade apple sauce
(plus additional mustard, relishes and condiments)
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Greek salad
Creamy coleslaw
Hot buttered new potatoes
Delicately spiced curried rice
Merlins organic brown rice and bean salad
Tomato, red onion & basil with an olive oil & balsamic dressing
Roasted Mediterranean vegetable cous cous
Mixed fresh green leaf salad
Potato & chive mayonnaise
Tomato penne pasta salad

Freshly baked breads to include, as an example:
French white baguette, sun-dried tomato cob,honey & sunflower loaf, raisin & rosemary bloomer and
rustic green olive bread
English butter & accompaniments
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Select three of our home made desserts

Eton mess
Fresh strawberry roulade
White chocolate crème brûlée
Baked apple pie with fresh cream
Profiteroles with a warm chocolate sauce
Strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake
Raspberry and dark chocolate cheesecake
Individual traditional Sherry trifles
Baked lemon meringue pie
Chocolate fudge cake
Banoffee pie

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Fair trade filtered coffee and Dorset tea