Adventure29488109193
April 2, 2025
We know Dorset quite well but we're enchanted by this area between Beaminster, Bridport and Dorchester with its ancient churches, iron age hill fort and remnants of medieval forests. We stayed at the Three Horseshoes in Powerstock and were made to feel welcome by Emma, Ian and Joseph but also by the regulars who keep this pub alive out of season. The room was warm with a king size bed, sofa and tv and an excellent large shower in the ensuite. Beautiful views from the windows and so quiet at night you could hear the local owls chatting. Breakfast consisted of basically anything we fancied. Cooked full English? No problem. Thick creamy yoghurt and fruit? Yep. Croissants? Every day! What a treat. We ate at the pub twice and although the menu was a bit limited, the steak was huge and beautifully cooked, the sausage and mash was amongst the best I've had and the pasta with chicken and chorizo was tasty, hot and homemade. It's a shame Emma and Ian are retiring in May but provided Palmers keep it open, it's well worth seeking out for a meal or preferably an overnight stay or two. Oh and the black kitty who joined us for breakfast? Definitely helped this pub get its 5 stars from us!