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If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973)

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This rustic kitchen has hand painted tiles, beautiful timber counters and all the modern conveniences.
Create your own scrumptious feasts in the large stainless steel oven, and clean up is a breeze using the dishwasher. A solid handmade timber table is the perfect setting for your feast. Catering can be organized for you at your request as can additional seating.


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Roasted Salmon Fillet

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Serves: 6 person(s)
Preparation Time:10 mins
Cooking Time:40 mins

While you're here, why not brush up on your culinary skills? Try this gorgeous summer recipe!

Ingredients:
6 salmon fillets
1 bunch watercress, washed and broken into stems
3 large nectarines cut into large chunks
1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
½ red capsicum, finely diced
1 small Lebanese cucumber, peeled and finely diced
¾ cup coriander leaves
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped

Directions:
Combine nectarines, Spanish onion, capsicum, cucumber and coriander in a bowl and mix well. Combine the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil and chilli in a separate bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour dressing over salsa and mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow flavours to develop.
To roast the salmon, heat a large non-stick frypan and spray with olive oil spray, add the salmon and cook over high heat for two minutes on each side, then transfer to an oven tray and roast at 160°C for six minutes or until just cooked through.
Serve salmon on watercress leaves with salsa spooned over the fish.


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The Straw Bale House is a masterpiece of ingenuity. 5 bedrooms each with a king size bed or 2 single beds, 3 bathrooms – sleeps 11

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