The Rosery Hotel & Restaurant in Forest Heath

A friend and I called in on spec for lunch. Place packed out with Christmas lunchers. However a manager was very helpful and made us space by the bar. Our Christmas lunch was not fine dining, but was nonetheless very palatable. and we were frequently asked if we were happy.. The main thing was the happy atmosphere and helpfulness of the staff. Recommended!

Staff were friendly and helpful. Service was fast. Relaxed atmosphere, families were welcome. We all enjoyed our Sunday roasts or meals (including a vegetarian option and a kid's meal). Puddings were tasty and a generous size. Was a little on the pricey side but worth it for the setting and good food. Would visit again as a treat or to welcome visiting family. Nice garden area (though we ate inside). Thank you!

Rob was absolutely incredible! Really went above and beyond for our entire party. Cannot recommend enough!! We will 100% be back.

The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Lovely place to go on a summers day for a meal outside as they have lovely grounds and gardens. Beautiful food and lovely service.

Had a lovely experience for our 1st restuarant meal in a year in the uk. The hospitality was exceptional, The food was very good and the ambience great; Being outside in the early evening with the option of blankets and infra red heaters was welcomed as it soon got cool when the sun went down. Plenty of choice for vegetarian and Vegans. Looking forward to going back again in the near future. Well done to management & staff for making it a pleasant evening despite the Covid restrictions.

Had a lovely meal in the gardens, easy to find and park. Staff were lovely and helpful. Would definitely go again! We just needed larger desserts 😁 but over all very good service!

Pleased to find a large car park beside the entrance. Four of us, plus baby, had a very nice lunch in the garden. Food choices were restricted due to current pandemic, but the menu was fine, typical pub-type meals, sausages, steak pie, fish and chips. Plus some interesting starters and desserts. Prices not unreasonable. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, thank you Rob.

We had a delivery of food today as we are isolating (Covid-19) my husband had roast beef and i had lamb stew which was beautiful. Fresh veg all served hot and cooked to perfection. Considering it was the first 'takeaway' weekend it was fantastic.

Very pleasant single person of staff, dinner was fine, just an ok kind of night out, didn't appear as if busy was the norm

This is just a lovely place to stay - I travel a lot and stayed in some allegedly very posh hotels - but here the customer service is exemplary- The rooms are good - breakfast is fab with local sausages - it’s makes my heart sing.

We regularly visit with family as the location is convenient. There is a reasonable choice of food but the menu rarely changes (especially not the puddings). One member of staff (Rob) is particularly friendly, kind and helpful. If it wasn't for him there would be one star less. There used to be a very abrupt waitress but hopefully she has gone. But what lets it down is the whole place seems to be falling apart. The vast car park is literally crumbling away and is dangerous to walk on as the slabs are so uneven and broken. The chairs are very old with loose covers on. They are uncomfortable as the cushion pads are so worn away. The toilets are very old fashioned with a noisy fan. This could be a lovely place as the garden is beautiful, so much potential but money does need to be spent on it.

Had a really good Sunday lunch here last week. We only booked a table on the day and found the staff to be really friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent and very good value for money. Will definitely be back.

15 of us fairly last minute. Really good service. Good selection for a Sunday roast. Very tasty hot food with plenty of veg. Colouring to keep the children occupied. Tables not too close together so plenty of room to move around & chat.

Adequate car park and the Conservatory dining room is through the garden. Limited choice starters at over £6 and limited main course although the beef was generous and tasty. Sadly as previously mentioned by others the vegetables were a very small portion microwaved and still In water, the gravy was tasty but does it have to be poured and not served separately? The desert course uninspiring. Also the napkin, again as already mentioned, seemed like kitchen roll at best. The staff were young and maybe overworked as were slow and I am not enamoured with a “cheers” as a departure. However the bar man was polite, cheerful and helpful It always sad when comments are previously made suggesting improvements but they are ignored.

We stayed here for one night and to be honest with you that was quite enough, the whole place is a little bit tired and badly needs some TLC, we opted to have a breakfast in the hotel on Sunday morning which to be honest with you wasn’t particularly special and they ran out of coffee at about 10:15 and when we asked if they could make some more they said yes but we would probably have to pay extra for it so we won’t without, overall I would find it hard to recommend this hotel for anyone unless you are desperate to stay in this village.

Initial reception excellent as was our experience with all the staff during our visit. The 3 staff we met could not have been more pleasant and helpful. We had a garden room so that we did not have to go upstairs. The room was comfortable with a spacious wet room and toilet attached. ( note there are a couple of steps to get to the reception/ dining room).Our evening meal and breakfast was very good and served in good time but not rushed but it was not busy.Overall a lovely setting, maybe a bit more expensive than Premier Inn which we did consider but a much more attractive setting.

We stayed here overnight recently and felt that the accommodation was completely overpriced for the standard provided. It was clean but basic and the bathroom smelled of bleach even the morning after we’d checked in. We paid a hefty price (perhaps as it was associated with a wedding?) for a decidedly average room and average breakfast. Wouldn’t recommend at all and would suggest staying in the Travelodge nearby for half the price and probably equal quality!

My family had booked the Rosery on the basis of the lovely looking rooms on their website. Unfortunately all four of our rooms were tired, dated and not as the picture had reflected them. We had paid room rates between £95 to £125 and this cost was not justifiable. The lady in charge, Liz, was fantastic and accommodating, however, with her being charge of check-in, the bar and waitressing, the guests were left waiting. The hotel need to update the rooms or pictures to reflect the true state of the rooms and also consider their costs.

Such a shame. Visited the Rosery for Sunday lunch. Obviously a popular choice judging by the full tables. Located in Exning, from the outside not much, pull into the car park and enter the restaurants garden and it is impressive. Dining area is inside the conservatory, and very nicely laid out. Unfortunately the Rosery does let itself down with the cheap serviettes. Not a wonderful choice on the Sunday menu so we gave the starters a miss. The roast beef arrived with a good supply of gravy, this unfortunately was let down by the very small amount of vegetables. One very small cauliflower floret, three shavings of carrot, a sugar bean and something else. We felt disappointed as we had been looking forward to this. Granted this is not the most expensive roast, but one would expect more vegetables. A nice venue with the opportunity of being even better.

Roadside appearance is not great, but as soon as you drive into the large car park at the back it opens up to lovely gardens. A group of us visited this Sunday for lunch. Although we descended on the bar to choose our drinks the lady behind it was not fazed and made us feel very welcome. We were shown to our table overlooking the gardens. The home cooked food from the starters, main course and pudding were tasty and served hot. The roast lunch was served with great Yorkshire puddings and roasties. A selection of vegetables were served separately. The staff served the food fast without any of us feeling rushed. We will definitely be recommending to friends.

My Daughter booked ius in for Mothers day meal for 2 oclock we arived just after and were told the table had nor been cleared. We had drinks and waited we sat down at 3 which to be fair was acceptable as the resteraunt was packed. the waitress was a bit abrupt when we asked about the table.

Today my 91 year old friend and I have been to one of our favourite venues, The Rosery at Exning, for Sunday Lunch with its excellent varied menu and pleasant surroundings. The waiting staff were mostly teenagers (young men and one young lady), who catered for our every need with a smile, great competence and courtesy. The many patrons were delighted to see former manager Allan Ketteridge temporarily in charge once again - long may it continue whatever the cost! You can always be sure to see familiar faces who come back yet again for another delicious meal at a very reasonable price.

Excellent Sunday roast dinner. Limited but classic Sunday roast menu.Everything cooked to perfection- great roast potatoes, big puffy Yorkshire puddings, good vegetable selection and best of all rich dark gravy!. Service was faultless and prices are very reasonable. Booking recommended.

Well we looked forward to a stay with disabled brother. We seen hotel on hotels.com but as we always do check first as to if pets allowed.

For the 1st time ever, we ate out on Christmas Day, and I can safely say the meal was EXCELLENT !! We are going to book for next Year in due course. From when we arrived, we were made welcome, a glass of Prosecco, followed by an excellent meal. Crackers, with other bits on the side, 3 courses, with cheese and biscuits, mince pies and coffee/tea, ( we didn't have room for the mince pies/coffee/tea !!) The staff were Very Attentive, nothing was too much of problem, BRILLIANT !!

We are staying here because my daughter is at the British Riding School in Newmarket. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Alan needs special mention and is a gent.

Recently visited with a friend for lunch, we had 3 babies with us. A young man waiter served us - he was lovely. He made a fuss of the children and made the table more "baby friendly" by taking things off the table and provided a booster seat for one of the children. This young mad is a credit to the hotel! Very polite, well mannered with great people skills.

This has the makings of a potentially lovely hotel. The staff are wonderful, and one of their greatest assets. The food is also good, both evening meal and breakfast, but the decor in the bedrooms is tired, and in some instances just not working.

Our East Anglia group met here for lunch as Newmarket is central for us all. What a lovely venue especially sat in the conservatory for lunch overlooking the gardens. They offer a two course lunch for £10. How can you beat that. We only wanted a light lunch and I opted for a brown baguette with tuna mayonnaise and cucumber served with salad and crisps. Very reasonable so I had to have a side order of a bowl of chips. I would highly recommend this.

A little ramshackle looking but very nice inside and very friendly staff.

Steve and I stayed here for one night, chosen for its private car park for the motorbikes.

Il n’y avait pas de réservation à notre nom (erreur de booking ?)

Once again we had Sunday Lunch at The Rosery. Since the change of ownership it has become even better value for money. Great food, cooked to perfection with competent and pleasant staff. Today, for instance, despite England World Cup Football, Flower Festival at Ely Cathedral and a wonderful hot sunny day, the restaurant was fully booked, plus a private function, also a christening party later. I am sure many other local hotels would like to be this busy, full marks to Alan and his marvellous team - well done, we've already made two more bookings.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. Thy have a great garden for the kids to play in. One thing to keep in mind is they don’t take cards, unless they have changed that, we learned that the hard way ;) anyway would definitely recommend.

I have a bad knee and staff really tried to help me. Especially the lady who cleaned the rooms. Thank you from me and my wife

Alan and his team were absolutely amazing-from the initial telephone booking to check out. Alan went out of his way to provide us with a larger room at no extra cost with breakfast included.

A very friendly atmosphere with caring and attentive staff. Since the recent change of ownership, Alan and his colleagues have been working hard to recapture the former charm of this lovely hotel and restaurant. I can thoroughly recommend the restaurant.

The hotel is in need of a little TLC which it is gradually getting. The ground floor area has a nice feel to it.

Booked here for overnight stay on 2 occasions now. Primarily to see the Indian showband playing locally. First impression is the the hotel looks a little tired but don't judge a book by its cover. The rooms are cosy and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpfull. The food is excellent and served on hot plates. Alan the general manager makes you feel very welcome and has a great sence of customer care and a good sence of humour. Pleased to know it's getting a facelift ( the hotel not Alan). Definitely stay again..

Recently came here as a treat for my birthday but was far from a treat! Bad wifi, light shone through curtains, pathetic pillow and only one, ladybird issue, duvet cover too large for duvet, bed too squishy every time i rolled over i virtually fell out of bed, hand dryer in ladies toilets downstairs constantly going off,grotesque decor seriously needs updating and not to mention the fire alarm going off waking me up on the only day of the week i actually get a lay in on when there wasn’t even a fire. As a result of these things i got next to no sleep and actually had to cancel my plans for the next day. Not impressive at all i would rather sleep in a tent. I highly recommend that you don’t stay here if you were considering it.

The Rosery is a very old building and retains many of the original fixtures and fittings.

El menú tenía una buena variedad de entrantes y platos principales, con ofertas especiales en la junta. Descanso en el bar para tomar una bebida antes de la cena y elegir desde el menú era muy cómoda. La comida estaba preparada y servida rápidamente (aunque el restaurante estaba muy tranquilo) y el personal era muy atento, amable y servicial. La gama de vinos era limitado pero, sin embargo, de buena calidad y con precios muy razonables. El salmón estaba cocinado a la perfección y las verduras frescas y atractivas. Las raciones eran buenas, y después de un entrante y un plato principal que no podía gestionar un postre! Desayuno en la mañana era bueno también con un desayuno inglés completo y todos los cereales habituales, zumos y así sucesivamente. Muy gratamente sorprendido por los precios y la relación calidad-precio era excelente. Altamente recomendado

Fuimos recientemente a nuestra cena anual bell zumbador'. Esta es la 5 ª vez que hemos visitado la Rosales y nunca han sido decepcionados. Había 28 de nosotros y todo el mundo tenía la comida que habíamos pedido. El servicio fue rápido y eficiente y la comida como siempre fue de primera clase.

Visitamos aquí por una noche, aparcamiento gratuito y cerca. Teníamos una habitación en el jardín, que era la primera vez que un poco de frío pero pronto arregló con los radiadores, la habitación en sí tenía un sofá, televisión, un una cama con dosel. El...

Sido aquí nuestras pensiones semanal almuerzo 10 libras por un plato principal y dulce. Bueno, recién hecho y verdura fresca y una buena selección. El personal es muy bueno. Así es el Chef. Las comidas son pensionistas los martes y jueves. Hemos estado yendo durante un año y no tengo quejas.

Tuvimos una estancia fantástica aquí dos noches de fin de semana. Personal amable, muy limpio, habitaciones bien equipadas, excelente selección de artículos de desayuno y un jardín totalmente sorprendente que a los niños les encantó. Cerca de la ciudad de newmarket y de carreras, intentaremos volver el próximo año.

I attended a meal for a group of over 30 people on Friday and totally surprised to see for most of the pre-meal drinks only ONE bar person on duty this does not make any sense because surely if they served drinks quicker they would make more money? The starter I had chosen was Garlic Brie - they were okay, the bread was nice which was served with the starters, and the melon and sorbet looked good, the beef roast as a main course didn't quite hit the spot, my roast potatoes resembled what I look like in the winter months (pale!) and wasn't the biggest of portions for anyone who likes a bigger meal the yorkie was huge but would have preferred a more tasty yorkie. Small dish of accompanying veg, nice but small! Speaking to other people who have visited the menu and service are always very similar. Having said that the Lemon Curd Cheesecake was delicious. Pleasant service but initial bar service put a dampers on the evening. Extension was cool as a cold night I had to shut the windows. Limited parking and only our party in except a handful of guests

I feel the staff tried to do their best for our dinner at the Rosery but the place just doesn't lend itself to anything more than average. Cheap tables of slightly different heights pushed together in a cold conservatory in January sets the scene. There is a stove fire in the bar but sitting there in our coats the bar maid said she might light it later but never did. Portion size was on the small side and the staff couldn't wait to clear our cups away and left us feeling we had better leave after spending a substantial amount on a large family gathering that lasted less then 2 hours.

Stayed only for one night 7/9/15 as a wedding aniversary treat. Prawn cocktail unusual salad, pate nice not enough toast though. I had ribeye steak was nice. Wife was really looking forward to steak and ale pie but could not order as had mushroom in which is unusual and she is allergic to them. So she had the chicken leek and ham pie which was not a full pie only filling put in dish with a seperate puff lid cooked and placed on top. Bar had no atmosphere and both the service on the bar and in the restaurant wasnt great! Garden room 1 was nice however not very well adapted wet room for my disabled wife! No grab rails,slippery floors,nowhere to put your toliteries whilst washing, shower head in middle of room, and there should be a fixed fold down seat on the wall and shower above not on middle of a huge wet room. Breakfast was a much nicer experience than dinner with a more pleasant and attentive server. Feel the rest of the hotel and restaurant needs updating and refurbishment. Price of rooms should allow for some money to be spent on decor ! Total 5/10 . A slightly dissapounting experience im affraid.

Had 50th wedding celebrations here.staff were excellent and food was good and piping hot.great if weather is good as you can relax on the patio and lawns.had a surprise when going to pay,I was told not to worry about it at the moment,just enjoy your occasion and we will send you the bill later.very trusting. Thanks rosery!

This is going to sound very odd, but we finally made it back to the Rosery last week for a meal, nearly seven years since we held our lovely wedding reception there!! It's not been through lack of trying, just every time we tried booking, they were full of diners or full with a function, as they are such a popular venue!! So glad we went back, as the meal was excellent, as was the wine. I had calves liver which was superb, and the rest of our party steak (2x ribeye) and chicken with mushroom. Usually my friends take their dog a small bit of trimmings off the steaks home, sadly she would have been disappointed that night, as there was not a single bit left by anyone!! A sensible amount of mixed vegetables was provided, just enough to complement the liver and chicken dishes. The boys loved the steaks, very well prepared and cooked spot on (medium and rare) and this only got better when we spotted they were half price on Thursday, Friday and Saturday!!! (they were well worth full price) puds were lovely again, bread and butter pud nearly up to my homemade standards, the nearest we've had!! Wine very nice, tried the Rioja, which was oak aged, and reasonably priced, and went down nicely. All in all a great meal, which was enjoyed by us all. We have booked for Valentines too!!

stayed here on several occasions over a few months, really friendly and quite atmosphere perfect for local contract work extremely accommodating and handy for the races too. Good food and the breakfast is really nice .... Can't beat those Newmarket 'musk' sausages great value for money highly recommended

Stayed here a number of times. Rooms great for the price, breakfast.....superb! wouldn't stay anywhere else in the area.

Having lunch with a friend it was important the food and service needed to be great. The rosery did not disappoint. Would recommend this really good value 2 courses 10 pds. Food was hot and tasty

Had a nice rib eye steak and chips, with a very nice glass of house merlot to wash it down. Good menu and well presented. Had a lovely breakfast the next morning too.

It was a lovely meal me a my family had for birthday celebration , a very pleasant hotel/restaurant to lunch at, I had booked the table for 10 a nice touch was my name on a card at the table, we had pre ordered our main meals in the reception area and didn't take long to arrive piping hot once we had sat down ,The Hotel is quite old may have been a coaching inn at one time as it looks as if buildings have been added to in the past .I have read other reports about the Rosery and if our lunch was anything to go by i would think staying there would be as equally as good

Had a lovely Sunday lunch at The Rosery Hotel and Restaurant. I have been here a few times with friends for both lunch and evening meals. I cannot recommend it more highly, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is always excellent.

just want to say a big thank you the special attention and respect shown me at this lovely hotel, i have had bariatric surgery and am diabetic , when i informed the waitress she went and got the chef from the kitchen and asked what i could have and cooked it specially for me , i will definitely be heading back here !!! 10 out of 10 for food and service !!

Had a family Sunday lunch,really can not understand the 5 star reviews this place gets,the service was terrible,plenty of staff but were kept waiting 20- 30 minutes between each course only to be served very average and overcooked food,clearly microwaved veg as still had cling film attached to plates,stale bread that had obviously been cut in the morning and left to dry out all day,the whole place needs a good clean,dirty glasses and cutlery,floor dirty and cobwebs everywhere,whole place seems very dated and grubby,admittedly it was not expensive but still expect it to be a certain standard,will definatly not be visiting again.

Met friends for lunch here, and was amazed the moment i went through the arch in the car park, a fantastic large garden with patio area(must be lovely sitting outside in the summer) you wouldn't know this is here from the roadside its totally hidden, food was great too, nice big portions and an individual veg plate with 7 different veg in it was great for just £7.99, nice friendly staff also, have already booked for mothers day.

Had several family outings for a meal at the Rosery and never disappointed. Food always steaming hot and excellent value for money.

We have been going to The Rosery, Exning for many years as an annual meeting of like minded friends. The staff at The Rosery make every effort to help us plan our event and accommodate a large party of people, sometimes up to 40. The welcome on arrival is always warm and then service is swift without being rushed. The food is tasty and well priced with a variety of dietary requirements always catered for without hassle. I look forward to arranging future events at The Rosery in the years to come. Thanks to all who work there.

1st visit to The Rosery Hotel for a family Sunday lunch, roadside appearance not great but once round the back theres lovely gardens where kids can play, lovely home cooked food served hot and some of the best Yorkshire puddings I've ever seen, will definitely be back and recommend to friends.

Stayed here overnight after a wedding reception,the room was old but in keeping with the rest of the building (a old manor house) it was clean warm and very cosy. There was a large flat screen tv with digital channels mounted on the wall, the bathroom had a bath and a shower and there was plenty of hot water.Outside there is a very nicely kept garden and a patio seating area,the car park is smallish but there is plenty of on street parking near by.We had breakfast the next morning i had a full english and my wife had toast all this served with pots of tea.The bar area although small is well stocked and managed to keep a party of approx 200 people happy.Cant praise the manager (i think his name is Arek) enough he worked tirelessly around the bar and in the resturant

Awesome food and a great party. Wouldn't hesitate to have another party there. Bar was reasonably priced and everyone left saying what a fantastic time they had had.

20 of us had a lovey meal, using the function menu on Saturday 3 August. Lovely food, great service and very attentive staff. Lovely gardens and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

This was our second visit to The Rosary, but the first on a Sunday. The Sunday lunch menu is limited to mainly “roasts” unfortunately the meat appears to be from a pre sliced catering pack.I normally wouldn’t notice if it wasn’t for the “universal gravy”, my wife ordered pork and I had beef, but the gravy was the same?The starters, vegetables and Yorkshire puddings were excellent.