The Peaceful Retreat....... Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast.....

on the border of Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire in Wales.
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Breakfast Menu
 
...the fresh pressed juices
 
Fleshy Orange
Orchard Apple
Sweet Tomato
Pink Grapefruit
Smooth Pineapple

...the wholesome cereals & yogurt

Multigrain Cornflakes
Organic Porridge with Nutmeg
Wheat Pillows filled with Blueberries
Sarah’s Homemade Muesli
(Recipe Available)
Welsh Creamy Yogurt...
...Plain or with Fresh Berries

...the full welsh breakfast

Welsh Farmhouse Bacon
Pork & Leek Sausages
Field Mushrooms
Caramelised Vine Tomatoes
Homemade Bread Fried in Bacon Fat
Golden Hash Brown
Black Pudding
Baked Beans

...the free range organic eggs

Scrambled with Cream & Cracked Pepper
Poached in Mineral Water
Fried in Bacon Fat
Gently Boiled

...the souffle omelettes made with Fresh Cream & Seasoning

Plain & Light
Welsh Cheese
Field Mushroom
Caramelised Onion
Farmhouse Bacon
Vine Tomato

 Nutty Wholemeal Brown Toast  
            Light & Crispy White Toast            
Toasted Spicy Fruit Buns 
  Warm Croissants   

Regular, Herbal or Earl Grey Tea      Fresh Coffee
 
 

 

Evening Menu

 

…the starters

 

FARM SMOKED SALMON

on a bed of rocket salad with lemon mayonnaise £8.95

 

FRUIT DE MÉR

in a creamy saffron & fresh herb sauce £8.95

 

 SMOKED HADDOCK BRULÉE

served with a crusty roll £6.95

 

FRESH DRESSED CRAB

with fresh lemon & nutty brown bread £8.95

 

GALIA MELON & PARMA HAM

with a fresh basil garnish & spiced mango relish £7.95

 

WARM BACON AVOCADO & ROCKET SALAD

with a fresh citrus dressing £7.50

 

FARMHOUSE PÂTÉ WITH MUSHROOMS

 served with warm brown toast and butter £5.50

 

(v) GRILLED WELSH GOAT’S CHEESE

with caramelised figs, beetroot chutney & a sweet balsamic dressing £7.50

 

(v) RED PEPPER & CHICK PEA PÂTÉ

with warm toast and butter £5.50

 

(v) CANTELOUPE MELON SORBET

on a raspberry jus £5.50

 

 (v) FIELD MUSHROOMS

in a creamy garlic & parsley sauce £6.50

 

(v) VINE TOMATO, BASIL LEAVES & CRUMBLED FETA  

on a crispy green salad with pesto dressing £5.95

 

RED APPLE & CELERY HEART SALAD

with a walnut & lemon dressing £5.95

 

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…the soups

 

TRADITIONAL WELSH ‘CAWL’

made with welsh lamb and leeks

 

CREAM OF CHICKEN & MUSHROOM

with roasted mushrooms & fresh parsley

 

GREEN PEA & HAM

garnished with crispy onions

 

(V) ROAST PARSNIP

with a hint of curry spices

 

(V) CREAM OF LEEK & POTATO

with fresh parsley and paprika

 

 (V) CARROT & CORIANDER

with soured cream and cumin

 

(V) CREAM OF VINE TOMATO

swirled with fresh cream & chives

 

(V) BROCCOLI & STILTON

garnished with roasted apple & sage leaves

 

…all served with warm crusty farmhouse bread and butter

£6.95

 

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…the mains

 

SMOKED SALMON & SHAVED FENNEL SALAD

with a fresh lime dressing £16.95

 

LOCALLY CAUGHT FRESH LOBSTER CHOWDER

served with warm crusty bread £19.50

 

TROUT IN A TARRAGON CREAM & WHITE WINE SAUCE AU GRATIN

served with sugar snap peas £16.95

 

CRISPY SLICED DUCK BREAST

in a pink grapefruit & caramelised kumquat sauce with green beans £18.50 

 

BEEF MARINATED IN RED WINE & COOKED IN GUINNESS

served with wholegrain mustard mash £15.95

 

PHEASANT IN HOMEMADE SLOE GIN, RED WINE & JUNIPER BERRIES

served with crispy game chips £21.50

 

SEASONED BEEF MEATBALLS

in a rich tomato & basil sauce on a bed of pasta £13.95

 

WELSH ANGUS CHARGRILLED STEAK

with a pink & green peppercorn sauce with brandy & salad garnish £21.50

 

HOMEMADE WELSH FAGGOTS WRAPPED IN FARMHOUSE BACON

with a sweet caramelised red onion gravy & mushy peas £13.50

 

TENDER STRIPS OF CHICKEN BREAST FILLET

 in a fresh tarragon and cream sauce & buttered carrots £14.95

 

RABBIT BRAISED IN A RICH MALIBU SAUCE

served with creamed potatoes £18.50

 

ROAST WELSH LAMB

in a citrus and cointreau sauce with minted roast potatoes £17.95

 

(v) PORCINI MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

served on a bed of steamed wild rice £ 13.95

 

(v) SQUASH & GOATS CHEESE AU GRATIN

with buttered green beans £12.95

 

 (v) ROASTED VEGETABLE  & RED LENTIL LASAGNE

sprinkled with fresh parmesan shavings £12.95

 

(v) CREAMY LEEK & PARMESAN RISOTTO

 layered with a lightly poached egg £ 12.95

 

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…the sides 

...available as extras or as a substitute for those included above 

 

HAND CUT FRIES in their skins

 

NEW POTATOES in mint & butter

 

SAUTEED POTATOES with rosemary

 

CREAMY GARLIC POTATOES with a golden topping

 

POTATO WEDGES in cajun seasoning

 

SWEET POTATO MASH with herb butter

 

CREAMED POTATO with wholegrain mustard

 

FRESH PASTA in olive oil

 

GARLIC BREAD hot & herby

 

WILD RICE with fresh herbs

 

GREEN BEANS in melted butter

 

SEASONAL VEGETABLES in parsley butter

 

ROAST VEGETABLES with rock salt

 

MIXED LEAF SALAD in a walnut oil dressing

 

ROCKET SALAD drizzled with lemon juice & olive oil

 

TOMATO & ONION SALAD in a balsamic dressing

 

BUTTERED CABBAGE and toasted sesame seeds

 

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE with sautéed leeks

 

GARDEN PEAS steamed with fresh mint

 

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…the desserts

£7.95

 

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

& creamy butterscotch sauce

 

CRÉME BRULÈE

with fresh blueberries and vanilla pods

 

FRESH CREAM FILLED PROFITEROLES

with rich hot chocolate sauce

 

TIRAMISU

with amaretto liqueur and brandy

 

MERINGUE NESTS

filled with whipped cream, passion fruit & fresh berries

 

WARM WELSH APPLE CAKE

with soft vanilla cream

 

CHOCOLATE ROULÀDE

smothered in a black cherry & cassis compote

 

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

with crispy wafer crépes

 

RHUBARB CRUMBLE

served with creamy homemade egg custard

 

TRADITIONAL RICE PUDDING

served with homemade blackberry jam

 

SELECTION OF WELSH CHEESES

served with light crispy biscuits

 

POT OF FRESH COFFEE

with cream & after dinner mints £4.95

 

The menu is changed daily and will include a choice of

some of the dishes above.

 

N.B. Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances.