Woodlands of Marburg

We used to come here for meals years ago & it was always really good . It has undergone a few management changes & types of venue since then. We were very excited to see it reopen as a restaurant even if only on Friday & Saturday nights. We only live in Ipswich so chose not to stay. We have done previously & the rooms were quite nice. The meals were all delicious & well priced. We both enjoyed our entree of scallops. I had the duck leg confit & husband eye fillet. The duck leg was delicious. Hubby’s steak a tiny bit overdone. Both meals came with vegetables which was a lovely change from having to order an overpriced side. We enjoyed the share plate petit four dessert . Delicious! The service could do with a little tweaking. Not sure if they’re aiming at fine dining. If so please don’t serve my ginger beer soft drink in the stubby with a straw. A glass with ice is much more appropriate & when asked for was no bother. Also the days of serving a par bake roll with a little wrapped butter are long gone. Some freshly made bread would be lovely. My husband thought it would be nice to see a maître d or manager somewhere in the restaurant but I fully understand with staff shortages this may not be an option. The 2 waitresses were very friendly & helpful. Please note these aren’t complaints just suggestions. We will certainly be returning ASAP.

Enjoyed our overnight experience in nice surroundings. Very impressed by the grandeur of the manor where we dined in the Sugar Loaf Restaurant. Outdoor areas and some external buildings require care and attention and in some cases demolition. Our accommodation was comfortable with nice furnishings and very much enjoyed our dining experience. Menu choices were limited but adequate and probably not the place to dine for people with big appetites.