Review: Lime Wood restaurant ‘Raw & Cured’ - a light and bright breakfast

When you think of Lime Wood you probably think of high-end luxury, afternoon tea perfection and rooms that are out of budget for most people. This is true, but there’s also a way to enjoy the beauty of Lime Wood in a more purse-friendly manner.

Situated in the Herb House spa building is Raw & Cured – a light and airy food bar with a superfood menu. It’s open for anyone to visit and the staff are very welcoming. The food bar itself is adorned with berries, leaves, juices and is the picture of health. It opens out onto a pretty courtyard with additional seating, which is a suntrap in those warmer months.

Breakfast starts at just £3.50 for a basket of warm flaky pastries and preserves. There are light options such as the buckwheat crepe, beautifully decorated with summer berries. And for something described as more ‘hearty but healthy’ there’s a breakfast bowl of eggs, avocado and the famous Isle of Wight tomatoes.

I chose the pumpernickel rye bread, topped with WIltshire goats cheese, candied walnuts and chunks of fresh honeycomb. It was a delicious combination; salty and sweet at the same time. I can also recommend the ‘red juice’ which is beetroot, carrot and orange and is really tasty as well as full of vitamins.

The menu has been designed by Ria, who holds a degree in Nutrition so is perfectly qualified to come up with a varied and tasty collection of dishes. The menu is seasonal and can change several times a week meaning regular guests will never get bored. Bearing in mind the neighbouring gym, there are additional protein choices which can be added to your meal.