Saltwater becomes Melleford

The two Saltwater's in the village are no more, one has now been renamed to Melleford. Both are continuing to offer their trademark delicious food and still being run by Tony and Becca Michael.

The new Melleford name has a clear & interesting, if not obvious, meaning. The name also has a close connection to the village, and all is explained at the foot of this article.

The website will be updated to show the food menus for both locations.

Table bookings can be made for either venue by calling Becca on 01590 718390. If you are unsure which venue you would like to visit, she can also explain both menus.

In the near future it is planned for Melleford to open on Friday and Saturday evenings. As soon as this happens, we will let you know.

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About Saltwater & Melleford 

Saltwater at 106 High Street has been in Milford on Sea village since 2016 and is owned & run by Tony and Becca Michael. They offer a delicious premium breakfast, brunch or Lunch.

In June 2023 Saltwater moved to 60 High Street and opened at the foot of Milford on Sea Village Green, with a pop-up art gallery temporarily moving into 106 High Street.

In March 2024, Saltwater moved back to 106 High Street with a new look & menu.

Melleford then opened where Saltwater had been at 60 High Street. The new venue has its own stylish menu and now opens 7 days a week. 

Both of these 5 Star Food Hygiene Rated café restaurants are owned & run by Tony & Becca, and provide varied, interesting & tasty menus. All of the dishes are made fresh to order, and dishes on the menu have 'a twist' from breakfast, brunch and through to lunch.

They use premium ingredients from local suppliers where possible, and they specialises in creative, mouth-watering and different dishes. 

There are also vegan and gluten free meal options. The extensive drinks menu includes; speciality coffees, numerous teas, hot chocolates, iced coffee, smoothies and milkshakes. 

Both Saltwater & Melleford are dog friendly venues. They are also available for private events and even outside catering.

To see the current Saltwater menu, please click here.

To see the current Melleford menu, please click here. 

It is advised to book at busy times, as these are very popular venues in Milford on Sea.

Melleford

60 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 718390 - 07726 773485

melleford@outlook.com

www.melleford.com

www.facebook.com/melleford

Saltwater

106 High Street, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QE

01590 718100

saltwatermilford@aol.com

www.saltwatermilford.com

www.facebook.com/saltcafe106

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From Melleford to Milford-on-Sea

In the Domesday Book of 1086 the village was an established Saxon settlement and known as Melleford. At the time it had an estimated population of around 50 people. 

For a short time, the village became known Melleford on Sea, before settling on the current name, Milford on Sea. The origin of the name Milford is simply 'A Mill by a Ford'.

It is believed that The Old Mill sits on the site of a mill dating back to the Domesday Book, over a thousand years ago.

The Old Mill is Grade II-listed, and the home undertook a magnificent makeover around 2017. Click here to read more. Click here to read more.  

Until early last century Milford on Sea was essentially an agricultural settlement centred on the village green and the High Street. 

Melleford Restaurant overlooks the village green which is the last remains of the original ancient common land.

Many tales persist of smuggling in the area, thanks to the parish’s ideal proximity to the coast and forest. 

Today the village population is in the region of 5000 people.

Milford on Sea or Milford-on-Sea? - click here to find out.

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