En route to Wales, we opted for an overnight just outside Broadway in the Costwolds at the beautiful Dormy House where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner in The Back Garden, where you indeed sit in a back garden full of flowers and herbs that is beautifully shaded at the end of the day.
Our server Pierre was from France and was a total joy, as well as helpful and offering anything he could to make us feel welcome.
We started with a bottle of Sancerre Rosé Domaine Tissier 2017 from the Loire and then moved on to another delicious white, Saint Veran "Les Santenays" 2018 from Domaine Carrette.
Veggie options were limited so Sam started with his 3rd Burrata in 2 days!! Here it was paired with gorgeous Isle of Wight tomatoes, olive oil Jolley and basil cress. I adored the Lamb Sweetbreads dusted with Bombay crumbs(a spiced bread crumb), and charred leeks, while Will joined Sam for the Burrata. Main courses were an impressive Pea Ravioli with Garden veggies, Chantererelles and Herb Pesto. Will loved his Cod Kiev which was served with Garlic Parsley Butter, seaweed and Onion Fries with miss mayo for dipping; I called this super posh Fish & Chips!! My Lemon Sole was divine with shrimp, almonds and capers in a Nut brown butter sauce.
Pierre added sides of broccoli, mashed potatoes and Pommes Dauphinoise with a divine creamy filling with bacon!
Will decided on the Grand Marnier Souffle while I went nuts over the cheeses:
-Baron Bigod, a brie-style cow from Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk
-Clara Goat
-Swiss Tête de Moines
- and the divine Mrs. Bell's Yorkshire Blue
A glass of Nero D'Avola Terre Siciliane 2018 "Il Barroccio" was a nice pairing.
We all headed to the front outdoor patio for scotch and after dinner relaxation exceedful after a long day of touring.
Wales here we come!
