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Old Rectory Cottages

Breast of Chicken Dinner

Why not enjoy a meal whilst staying at The Old Rectory?

Want to spoil yourself? Let us cook a meal for you, serve it in your cottage and deal with the washing-up afterwards.

All meals are prepared wherever possible using fresh, local, seasonal products. As befits the country, meals are wholesome and hearty. Vegetarian options are also available.

A two course meal costs £20, and a three course meal costs £24. View our Sample Menu.

Jeannie’s food is amazing.
Julie & Neal ,Warrington

As ever Jeannie’s dinner for us & our friends was superb.
Geoff & Christine

The food was fantastic.
Ben Jemma & Bella, Mertsham May

Our big mistake was waiting until our last evening to have one of Jeannie’s meals.
Ann & Malcolm, Denmead

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Meat

Sample Menu

Potted Salmon
Or
Dressed Broccoli & Bacon Salad

Chicken & Mushroom Gratin
Or
Potato Topped Fish Pie
Or
Roast Leg of Pork with Plums (For 2)

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All served with Seasonal Vegetables
 

                                                                  
Cinnamon Custard Tart
Or
Apple Crumble

Table Set for Dinner

Dog's Dinner Breaks

Sadly, we had to stop our Dog’s Dinner Breaks when Covid hit and in the aftermath.

Our Dog’s Dinner Breaks had been running for 13 years now and every year they become more popular, with guests from previous years the first to book. We have now decided to relaunch them — in the first instance with limited availability.

What’s the deal? 2 night’s accommodation in one of our cottages (breaks can be extended-please telephone to book). We provide local ingredients in your fridge to enable you to cook a hearty breakfast (free range eggs, sausages & bacon from free range pigs, fresh baked bread & homemade marmalade – it makes you feel hungry just thinking about it!) at a time that suits you.

Each evening we prepare a 2-course Dinner chosen from the menu (view sample menu) and serve it in your cottage and then afterwards we deal with the washing up. When you arrive, there will be a Welcome Pack containing tea, coffee, cake etc so you won’t have to go shopping during your break or load the car up (unless you have forgotten to bring a couple of bottles of wine with you!) Special diets catered for.

The total cost for the 2 night short break for two people is from £342 (seasonal supplement applies for certain dates) – no wonder they are so popular.

Ideal for birthday, anniversary or just as a special treat – Why not take a break with friends or family and book more than one cottage?

The ‘Dog’s Dinner’ was a wonderful idea. Amazing! Yummy!
Peter & Lisa, Chelmsford

It was so nice to have dinner delivered, no washing up and the food was great.
Daisy & Lee

Had a lovely Dog’s Dinner Break. Excellent value for money. Food was marvellous.
Ken & Bridie

The food was so good – back to dieting.
Rosemary & Allen, Sittingbourne

The food was absolutely superb, what a treat.
Gail & Peter, Culverstone

Breast of Chicken Dinner
Tomatoes

Sample Menu

Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Honey (Min 2)
Or
Baked Salmon with Puy Lentils
Or
3 Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms

All served with Seasonal Vegetables

Raspberry Bakewell
Or
Brulee Chocolate Pot