I am a big fan of bennetts the bakers it is always a pleasure to be in. The staff are so lovely and…read morethe baked good are to die for. The prices are fair and you really pay for the quality of the products. there is plenty of variety hot and cold. There is plenty of parking along the broadway so make sure you stop for a bite to eat its worth it.

This is without doubt one of the nicest bakers that you will find nowadays. With a great range of…read moreproducts, there is always something that you would want, whether it is for a snack, or just simply a baguette for your lunch. It is always very friendly in store, with a great quality of service.

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! It's all about the chocolate…read more.. Chocolate Delight run chocolate making workshops in various locations around the country. I attended the workshop in Brighton, and my gosh, what a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. There was 11 of us in the group this morning, a perfect number to get the best out of our class. We were in the company of a chap called Alan who was a chocolate expert (my perfect man, perhaps??) who not only taught us how to make the most amazing chocolate truffles, but all so taught us a lot about the history of chocolate. There was also a chocolate fondue on the table with marshmallows for dipping (OMG!!), plus licking of bowls, spoons, hands etc was in no way discouraged, in fact it was expected! First we were shown how to make the truffle centre for our chocolates, next how to temper the chocolate for the outer shells, and finally how to add a coating such as coconut, chopped nuts or cocoa powder. The finished product were 50 beautiful, if slightly mis-shapen chocolates to take away with us. We were also shown how to package them in bags and cellophane, tied with ribbon. What a great experience and lovely gifts for friends (yeah right!) And so what if I came out with chocolate in my hair, its all part of the process...

Located on the site of an old newsagents, this coffee shop has fantastic full length windows making…read moreit superb for watching the world go by (particularly on market day!) and well lit with natural light. It is the biggest coffee shop in Lymington, and even when it is packed you can still get in and out. The staff are really helpful and welcoming, and drinks are made quickly, if you need assistance to get your drinks to your table they normally offer before you can ask which i think is a breath of fresh air! Love the seats at the front against the big window, although they do make me inclined to stare out on market day at the sweet stall outside!!

Amazing coffee and service, just what you expect from them. Makes a nice break to walking the…read moremarket on a Saturday.

Decent eatery in this touristy little village. Menu ranges from pastries to light lunches. Barbara…read more& I popped in for just a snack. We both were quite satisfied with the good quality, fresh tasting food. Nothing fancy, just solid honest English cooking. See my photos. Servers were happy, friendly & helpful. Two indoor dining rooms. Also picnic tables outside for those who prefer an al fresco experience. Close to the new forest plain populated with the free range ponies. Stop at a safe place off the road when you find a group of the horses. Some of the animals are quite friendly and will approach.

I'm giving it three stars because it's not my thing at all, but I've gone in here with hungry…read morepeople. As long as I can oder a plate as I wish, or do swapping, it's Ok. I cannot eat egg in an eatery!! They do a sort of all day breakfast, which is quite substantial. The tea is very good and refillable. Th seating is very basic, but they are here to serve food! This is not on my radar normally, but migt as well say what it is like. The prices are good.

The Old Post office is a beautiful old building in idyllic surroundings, with chickens, flowers and…read morefields as far as the eye can see. The owners, Nicky and Pete are simply lovely, they can't do enough for you and make a mean breakfast! They have a lovely, old red setter called Bertie, who deserved a lot of my fussing over! The room was quaint and old fashioned in the nicest sense, with a comfy bed, wardrobe and t.v, plus gorgeous views looking onto the garden. It holds a large on-suite, with a huge bath but my only complaint is the shower didn't work too well, the temperature of the water couldn't make up its mind and kept switching from hot to cold, forgot to mention it to them though. This place is perfect for Ramblers, a short distance from the centre of Wareham and Poole. I recommend!

This is a family run bakery and they sell some really good cakes and buns, biscuits and pastries…read more Their cream cakes are superb, every thing is great! There are always customers in here! gosh, there's a branch near a friend of mine, and I dive in without hesitation. Friendly service, and at the end of the day they drop their prices!

Generally great produce but atrocious service…read more At the Broadstone branch I bought a sausage roll and politely asked for a napkin before I left. The response from the lady behind the counter was "this is not a café" I could forgive this if it were an isolated incident, however the Ashley Cross outlet forgot half my order and didn't seem bothered at all. Yesterday I visited the Poole High Street outlet. Toward the end of the day several items are placed in the window display on special offer "everything for 50p", this is a great idea to clear unwanted stock however once again blighted by poor execution. I asked one of the staff what kind of bread was in the window (its worth noting they bake some unusual bread so not an unreasonable question). The female staff member looked at me as though I'd spat on the floor and barked "it's a baguette". Absolutely shocking behaviour, only saved by the quality of their produce. I know a local sandwich shop owner who won't use anything other than fresh Bennetts rolls and quite rightly so, but I'm shocked by the consistently poor approach to customer engagement across multiple outlets.

I stopped in for a coffee the cappuccino was quite nice. The steamed milk had a great texture …read more It was Sunday morning, and all the kids were very excited to have ice cream or cakes. Although the window said free wifi, the network was locked and no indication of the password. That's the only reason for three stars instead of four.