Thornham Coach House in Mid Suffolk

The owner of this place does not have a clue about running a business which includes giving polite, courteous customer service because she has none of these skills! Off hand, flippant and down right rude are skills she is good at. The staff they employ are inexperienced, ignorant and lacking any customer skills also. Asked if they could serve a flat white coffee they responded, “never heard of it” and when we asked what beer they had the waitress said one in a bottle with a red label and one with a blue label. Unbelievable! Overpriced and the food is very mediocre, we cook better and tastier at home. Never go again and would never recommend. Tip for owner, go on a management course to help your inexperienced staff and while there learn some customer service skills.

My husband and myself visited on a Sunday morning, we were warmly greeted and made to feel at home. We were given the choice of seating and did not wait long for our orders to be taken or to arrive. My husband had a sausage roll, I had a cheese scone and we both shared a cup of tea. The food was lovely as was the Coach House. The staff were very friendly and We would visit again if we were in the area.

Character is the theme here rather than size. A perfect setting for a small function. Family run and adaptable to your needs. We have been both for lunch when wanting a walk on the estate and also on special evenings such as the popular murder mysteries. The normal lunch menu is not large but there should be something you will like and the focus is on quality. There is a fair range of both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, somw of which we had not seen before such as the local Aspall's cider with a shot of cassis or blackcurrant juice. A good local choice with pleasant and efficient staff. Try it - you'll be glad you did.

fabulous lunch on sunday with my family , really lovely venue, the food was just the very best, attentive service, great staff, highly recommended, they also have special evenings, we will be going again as soon as we can.

Went here for a function a few months ago. Recommend this venue as their attention to small details was first class

Took my parents here for lunch as a treat after getting them lost due to my poor map reading on Thornham Walks. We didn't have a reservation, but they managed to fit us in anyway. The customer service was excellent, the food was well presented and great quality (the pork crackling was perfect!). Would recommend booking as space is limited. The prices are very reasonable for such a lovely setting.

We were lucky enough to be able to hire Thornham Coach House as our wedding venue in September. We booked well in advance and Louise helped us with our preparations. I couldn't recommend this venue highly enough. A family run business who are so happy to help both on the lead up to the wedding and on the day. The venue itself is beautiful and decorated in a vintage and stylish decor. The food was tailored to our theme and absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a small to medium size venue that will give you a personal,friendly and tailored service in beautiful surroundings then I would highly recommend.

My husband and I first found Thornham Coach House when we were shopping for wedding venues near to the church we were getting married at. From the moment we walked through the doors we fell in love with the place and quickly booked for the following May. We immediately booked for Sunday lunch to sample the food, it was fantastic food, the beef was succulent and the vegetables local and cooked just right. We had the best welcome and Louise supported us the whole way with every decision or worry we had. Our day was stunning and the staff were amazing. Since then we have attended most of their evening events and always have the best welcome, amazing food in the most fantastic setting. We also pop in for coffee on the way past on a bike ride/walk. The Coach House is perfect for any setting - well worth a visit.

Went for a great Sunday roast lunch in this converted barn. The food is delicious, and service is with a smile! Well worth visiting but best to book in advance.

This is the second time I have visited the Coach House, both being for Dessert Night. Amazing food, and such friendly welcoming staff. Great value for money. Defiantly worth a visit if you ever get the chance. Roll on Father's Day so we can try a yummy roast. Thanks Ladies!

Got the date wrong so no knitting but, the coffee and scone were brilliant. Hazel the lady who was there was great and turned my mistake around and I look forward to seeing her again on the correct date for more coffee, cake and a chat with my knitting.

The restaurant really is an old coach house you can still see the marks on the floor left by the coaches that were parked there many years ago. The original doors have been taken down cut up and cleaned and are now the restaurants tables. The new doors are tastefully designed french doors which open out into a large marque giving additional seating. The whole thing lends the restaurant a lovely comfortable elegance. The staff are great, very friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble for them and it makes for a great atmosphere, relaxing and comfortable.

This is my second visit to Thornham Coach House and once again they didn't fail me. Amazing food and staff.

Me and my partner attended the Malaysian night here on Saturday and had a fabulous evening. The food was fantastic and there was a great atmosphere. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and was fun to attend a different themed night as I have also been to the pudding night here which I would also highly recommend. We have been to The Coach House a few times and will definitely be returning, we would recommend it for its lovely setting, great food, value for money and friendly staff.

We stopped here recently after being recommended by a friend. The food we had was amazing and the venue is lovely. The staff we’re very helpful and couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a pleasant visit. Thank you to Louise and team for the wonderful afternoon. If I had not already got married this would most definitely be at the top of my list. Wonderful hidden little gem.

Well, can't quite get my head around the good reviews - went there with my son and ordered a hot chocolate and a cappuccino.

I can not recommend Thornham Coach House highly enough. The staff are fantastic. So friendly and welcoming and the food never disappoints. Our guests all commented on the lovely venue. We have also visited for Sunday lunches and the recent curry and quiz night which are also fabulous.

Dropped in here for coffee and cakes.They are great for gluten free options and knowledgeable about my wifes needs in this respect.Service great and very friendly staff. The menu looked good and we will visit again to try it wgen we can. alao offer free parking if you eat or drink tgen you can go for a walk.A great place!

We, a party of 7, had a very good Sunday lunch following a very pleasant walk around Thornham. Being an old Coach Hose the setting is quite unusual but has been converted to a high standard. Menu is a little restricted but roast beef, Turkey and belly pork as well as a veggie dish gave an adequate selection. Both the beef and pork were extremely good with a good selection of fresh vegetables. The starters and 'puds' were again rather limited but very good. Sometimes it is better to have a small selection but well cooked. One plus point was that the wine was very good and very reasonably priced. Price for 2 with drinks was about £50. Incidentally, nearly forgot, but service was very friendly and efficient.

Not realising that there are different opening hours in winter, we arrived at 3pm , closing time, but were given a table and treated with extreme friendliness and served with tea and cake and no indication of being a nuisance. They couldn't have been nicer. The tea used is very good and the cake delicious, ranking well above a lot I have tasted for afternoon tea. The restaurant is situated at the edge of Thornham Walks in a beautiful area and well worth a visit.

We enjoyed a wonderful Afternoon Tea as part of my daughter's Hen Weekend at the Coach House. It was fantastic! Hazel and her team were just fantastic and so accommodating. They kept the tea room open after 'normal' opening hours and coped with a last minute Gluten Free request! And then some of the guests were late! Nothing was too much to ask and we had just the loveliest time.

Went for a lovely Autumnal day walk and thought we'd pop in for a drink. Ended up having one of the Best Sunday lunches I've had. The Soup was lovely and the Pork was scrumptious as was everything, even the gravy! Wasn't what I was expecting when I went in but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Will be booking for the family when we next get together. Oh and not forgetting the very warm welcome when I thought I may not be dressed appropriately! Thankyou.

My mum had been having a very difficult time so I arranged a surprise afternoon tea. The lovely ladies at the Coach House played along with out 'trick' and made my mum feel very special. We had a lovely time and the food was delicious. Thank you so much!

Hoists friendly, always welcoming and willing to oblige with our individual requests. Food always good choice limited. Good for quiet meal out

Tuvimos una celebración familiar en el Coach House, no me puedo quejar del servicio, muy servicial, la comida fantástica y un ambiente encantador.

Sólo he tenido el café y la tarta aquí pero fue muy agradable. muy bienvenida después de un paseo por el bosque.

Tuvimos el día de la boda más perfecto en Thornham Coach House. Todo el mundo hablaba de lo rústico y encantador el lugar era fantástico, con un viaje en coche. Louise y su familia eran absolutamente increíbles desde la reserva hasta el mismo día. Ella respuesta a cualquier duda que tuvimos muy rápidamente y profesionalmente. Asistimos a algunas comidas y variedad antes del día cada vez que visitamos, el personal era amable y nos preguntaba cómo iban las cosas, e incluso nos dio consejos para el día. Pudimos elegir un menú que era totalmente adecuado para nosotros y todos nuestros clientes han comentado lo buena que era la comida, algunas personas diciendo que era la mejor carne que había comido! Había un ambiente relajado, perfecto para nosotros, y sabíamos que tenía todo Louise y familia planeado perfectamente. No podíamos haber elegido un mejor lugar para nuestra boda, con todo el mundo en Thornham Coach House ayuda a conseguirlo el mejor día de nuestras vidas.

A group of us visited on a Sunday, we had pre booked our food and were walking the local Thornham walks, we were surprised that given the location there was nowhere secure to put dogs, you can leave them out the front on their own or sit outside with them! food was ok, one of the children had ordered Chicken and another beef, the beef came with a yourshire pudding but the chicken didn't, we asked if it would be possible to have another as they both love yorkshires but they could not accommodate this, seem good if you want what is offered but don't expect them to deviate from the normal!

My daughter had her wedding and reception here on the 8/04/2017. What a beautiful place to have this here, we had a marquee adjoining the tea rooms where we had a delicious wedding meal. The grounds outside are beautiful and make for some lovely photographs, would like to say the staff were so hard working ,friendly and helpful, we felt like royalty, a great place for a wedding,

Went to Norwich in the morning and on our way home stopped at the Coach house in the woods. Had a lovely roast dinner followed by sponge syrup and custard for afters. Lovely generous portions and obviously home made food. We were made to feel welcome by the staff, and the service was brilliant, always asking if we needed anything else. Will definately being returning in the future.

We went for a walk and stopped at the Thornham Coach House for coffee, we were also offered homemade scones which were delicious. The staff were very friendly and welcoming would definitely visit them again perhaps for a Sunday roast next time

My husband and I had the privilege of marrying at this beautiful venue...the food was of such a high standard...Louise made our very special day even more so..a very personal service and nothing was too much trouble... I would recommend this higher if I was able to...thank you Louise and your wonderful team for making our day just perfect x

We stopped at Thornham Coach House for a drink while walking locally on Easter Monday and were met with very rude and abrupt service. Having a dog and a pushchair with us we decided to sit outside which the waitress did not see happy with. My husband and Sister went in to the Coach House to order and got told its table service with menus already on the tables (they weren't.) A staff member eventually gave us menus and dumped a pot of cutlery onto the middle of the table. We were sitting there talking when the staff member stuck her head out the door asking if we had chosen yet as she wanted to get the order out the way before a party of 11 came in... We ordered our drinks and the waitress stayed to try pressurise us into getting food as well, clearly thinking a drink order wasn't worth her time. A few minutes later the drinks arrived and were put onto the table still making it clear that a drink order was below them. When my husband went into pay he was greeted with an abrupt 'yes' and a dismissive attitude.We were planning on coming here for a meal but after the attitude and treatment from the staff are no longer going to!

An interesting little cafe in the woods. Came across it by chance and found the food good in a pleasant environment.

We booked lunch for seven people at 12pm on Sunday.On approach I was a little unsure what to expect but as soon as we entered the restaurant we were treated to a friendly welcome and lovely decor.Two of our group ordered starters and whilst those were prepared some homemade raisin and cinnamon bread was bought to the table.When the starters arrived we all wished we had ordered some.Our mains were a mix of the daily roasts available and we were all bowled over by the quality. The pork crackling was heavenly.We all ordered desserts and these didn't disappoint either. The chocolate brownie was the best I've ever had.What made the meal special for us was the great service and all the little touches. The unusual cutlery, the homemade bread, the warmed milk with the coffee. We have found a new favourite place to meet as a family.

Yet again another superb home cooked meal with all fresh ingredients and obviously not frozen Yorkshire puddings desserts or veg which is a real bonus these days when so many restaurants are very much freezer to oven or microwave. Portions were perfect with very good flavours and the service attentive and friendly. This is a place I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a proper cooked meal with good service and ambience.

We're lucky to live only 10 minutes from the coach house, but the food would be worth traveling much further for! We've been for a few Sunday roasts since discovering this hidden gem, as well as most of the variety dinners, which are amazing. 5 courses of a quality you just don't find around here, this isn't pub grub, it's real fine dining at an affordable price. We were thrilled to discover they were open for Christmas day, and again the food surpassed all expectations, and accompanied by friendly attentive service. Jan and Louise are the perfect hosts, making everyone feel so welcome, and no request is too much trouble. Thank you all for the great times we've had at the coach house in 2016, looking forward to many more in 2017

Had a lovely welcome & food excellent value - have never eaten all of a Christmas meal before. Would definitely go again

We have been to Thornham Coach House many times and this year we decided to go for Christmas day. We had a three course meal, soup, turkey & yummy Christmas pudding with tea/coffee and homemade truffles to finish (£2.50) and only £39.95 per guest which was great value for money! The meal was enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone at Thornham Coach House for making our Christmas perfect. We will definitely be back!

After paying £40 each for our Christmas meal i came a very disapointing experience.The main meal came with 3 Spouts,4 slices of Carrots,a piece of Turkey the size of a small beer mat,1 roast potato a piece stuffing which was cold and a yorkshire pudding nothing but full of wind.We were then asked if we would like a Cup of Coffee @£2.50 each.Not on your life.Will not be going back.

I was unsure what to expect as our friends and I decided to go out for our Christmas dinner. We arrived at12.20 and was prompyty greeted by The owner Jan and her family team.The 3 courses and coffee was excellent. Could not fault the food and it was well cooked and presented by Jan's son the talented chef. There was plenty of it and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Jan spoke to all the guests dining to find out if everything was ok with the meal and generally chatted to all the guests. This made it very special and more of a family dinner.All four of us enjoyed our first Christmas eating out and booked again for next year.

Just want to thank all the staff at Thornham Coach House for everything they did for my friends and I on our annual Christmas get together. We had a lovely three course meal, which was amazing. One of my friends has serve allergies and the chefs were able to prepare a special meal for her. Restaurants are hard to find to accommodate such serve allergies but the Coach house team were able to do this and my friend was so impressed. The ladies out front were very helpful, polite and couldn't do enough for us and the chefs were great. Thornham Coach House is a warm and welcoming place with great decor and clean toilets. Would highly recommend this restaurant without any hesitation. Have book a table for their next event and really looking forward to it.Many thanks to the team at Thornham Coach.

Great little rustic coach house. Friendly, helpful staff. Relaxed environment great for small people and babies. Great setting and great food. Portion size is reasonable, I would suggest any big eaters state they are.As a party of 24 we were given completely tea, coffee and truffles.Will be returning.

Myself and other family members went for Christmas lunch at the Coach house last weekend, a party of 20, we pre booked and selected our options from the 2016 Christmas party menu in advance. The first course was very disappointing, prawn and salmon cocktail, very small prawns on a few salad leaves, a slither of salmon and some boring commercial branded bread with butter. It lacked flavour, and was missing a special touch which was disappointing. It was served in a large dessert bowl which didn't give a well presented first course. I heard the soup was fantastic, and the bread and butter served with soup looked much more rustic and tasty than that which came with the prawns and the terrine option - surely it'd be easier to serve everyone the same type of bread anyway? I was also informed the terrine itself was tasty, let down by the peculiar toast. My main course, roast turkey Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. This was also very disappointing and the difference in size between the child's portions and the adults was minimal - far too small! The turkey was a medium size lone piece of meat, one giant roast potato which was not crispy, a Yorkshire pudding, a tiny sausage wrapped in bacon (not even an inch long!), a couple of parsnips, no stuffing - (although I'm lead to believe some people got stuffing and others didn't) shared bowls of vegetables - carrots and cabbage only and gravy, no sprouts?! Come on.. This course was bland and not very fulfilling, and seriously lacking choice in vegetables. The chefs clearly don't try to add that something special. I'd guess the produce for the first two courses was purchased low end from a supermarket as there was really no great flavour. Dessert, this was the best part of the meal. A very tasty, but small, piece of Christmas pudding with brandy cream. The order was messed up so we ended up with a couple of extra portions which made up for the small portion. Very tasty coffee served afterwards, but it was warm and not hot! I ordered an overly priced pint of cider with a twist for £5.50 thinking it may be worth the high price, but it was room temperature, quite flat and not very nice at all. A few other things to mention regarding the venue itself; the door is very difficult to open, several people got stuck the wrong side of it! The disabled toilet was completely blocked by chairs and the baby change facility (a changing mat on the floor) was within the disabled toilet, we had 3 babies in our party so this was a little awkward. There were also only 2 high chairs.The service from the waitresses was very good, no personal attacks here whatsoever. They were very attentive and our meals came out at a good speed, it's just a shame the chefs didn't put the same effort into the cooking and presentation of the food. I had heard positive things about Sunday roast dinners at the Coach House so was thoroughly looking forward to the experience, sadly it would appear that the same level of effort does not go into larger parties and I shall not be returning along with many others from the party.

Fab Xmas mealWith the family the food was tasteful and plenty of it staff we very friendly nothing too much for them. I've read the previous negative comment and can't understand where the comments are from as toilets were very clean and who cares what origin the chefs are from doesn't mean they can't be local ??? Did you speak with the restaurant at the time about your complaints ?Anyway I would highly recommend this venue we travel a distance toDine here and they never fail us eating out is a treat for our family this venue is a highly popular choiceEven thinking of hiring for a wedding venue the buildingAnd it's surroundings are beautifulThanks Thornham coach house for yet another pleasant experience!

Attended the venue for a family meal this Saturday just gone for a lunch time Christmas meal which would accomodate our clan, twenty of us prebooked one month before. Leading up to the meal had heard nothing but positive about the food after all good food is one of the main reasons people eat out.. I'm sad to say it wasn't very good in any way whatso ever!! The starter for myself was a prawn/salmon cocktail which came out in a standard dessert bowl consisting of a few tasteless prawns, piece of salmon, small amount of lettuce along with two rounds of normal white buttered bread, simply missing a special touch as it looked terrible and tasted poor however as I was hungry so was consumed in four mouth fulls.Main meal arrived which was should've been roast turkey with all the trimmings - portion was worthy only of a child's amount with one measly piece of turkey and one large roast potatoe along with limited vegetables and an tiny sausage along with a Yorkshire pudding and no stuffing present?! Yet again NO special touches resulting in such a poor effort.Christmas pudding for dessert which was a small but tasty slice served with brandy butter cream thankfully the'd messed up the order giving us two extra sweets serving of which I had one! Drinks were over priced I had a warm Aspals cider with a twist which cost £5.50 and really was so weak and flat, so disappointed as circa £500 was spent by our party and I'd had sooner visted a hungry horse of similar chain as at least you know and will expect what you actually receive. During the desserts being served I noticed the two supposed chefs departing the building swiftly... they didn't look local at all and had a New Zealand of origin look about them. Only had two high chairs - we needed three really, baby changing area was a lone mat on the floor in the disabled toilet even that was blocked by stacked chairs.Toilets were not clean with empty toilet roll cardboards on floor.. the front entrance door has issues as well due to sticking badly giving the effect of a locked door (simply plane off a few millimetres of the bottom - 20 min task ultimately fixing problem) All in all sad about the poor quality of the produce presented and that many of us were let down during our visit, though very happy knowing that I'll never attend that venue again. Notice to them* stick to being a coffee shop

We enjoyed dinner, theatre and wine on December 2nd with about 55-60 fellow diners. Having booked the event several months ago, we had no idea what to expect. We were treated to original theatre in the round "Black Ice" performed by 4 wandering minstrels / actors performing a "chilling tale" rivalling Sherlock vs Moriarty vs the Yeti on skis. Chilling, hilarious and perfect for supper accompanied by a range of wines. The Made 2 Measure Theatre Company provided the sparkle whilst the restaurant kept us filled with a simple set menu which was tasty, beautifully presented and served brilliantly by the team. The accompanying wine menu qas excellent. I stated wirh a glass of light airy South African Chenin Blanc and followed with a bottle of Australian Frizzante aka Rude Mechanical. Crisp, light with a touch of elderflower a perfect compliment to the Chicken and Tarragon and the Chocolate Brownie.We cant wait for the next dinner and theatre event however chilling!

Delightful, attentive, delicious and most welcoming Sunday Lunch. We couldn't fault the food,staff or service. We had 3 courses including the Sunday roast and enjoyed the food immensely.

We can not begin to thank you enough for all that you, your family and staff did for us on our wedding day. It truly was the best day of our lives.A special thank you to Louise for all her help and support over the last 18 months :) and also responding so quickly to our numerous questions and requests.Thornham Coach House is a hidden gem for a wedding venue and we are so lucky we found it as we really think our wedding would not have been the same anywhere else.We would highly recommend Thornham Coach House to our family and friends and honestly believe that your family run business made our day more personal and intimate.With all our thanks the in world,Love Mr and Mrs Wordley x

Recently been to a wedding here. The location is perfect and the grounds are beautiful. The staff were very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend this venue to family and friends and will be visiting again soon.

Revisited this restaurant again with our two children. What a beautiful place in a lovely location. I just wanted to say thankyou for making it an enjoyable lunch. With 2 young children it isn't always relaxed but the staff were amazing and friendly, and the food delicious. We have booked for a variety dinner which we are looking forward to already.

A Beautiful place, wonderful location for a wedding. But unfortunately no skills in customer service, and not at all obliging!!! Such a shame maybe employing someone,who knows what they are doing would be a idea???

Lovely walk leads you to this restaurant. We had traditional roast beef - proper piece of siverside, beautifully cooked. Great value at £14.95 for two courses. The nut roast was good as were the starters too. Success all round.

Came here on a glorious Sunday for my nephews birthday. The room is lovely, big and airy with plenty of room between tables. The place was busy but felt relaxed. The food was good, roast pork, 1 roast potato, 1 roast sweet potato, Yorkshire pudding. They bring out veg in bowls to share and to be honest it wasn't enough. The gravy is very rich and it all felt a bit over seasoned. Desert I had lemon tart which was ok, good lemon taste but slightly under done base I felt. Could have been bigger .

Spent several days of our holiday in Suffolk stopping of at The Coach House for their lovely cake and a much needed cup of coffee/tea . My partner and I would meander through the park after a days adventure to be welcomed by happy bubbly staff for refreshments before heading off to our nearby hotel

We visited for lunch with two children and four adults, had a wonderful meal in a lovely dining room (white tablecloths and chandeliers) with brilliant service at a very reasonable price of about £100 including drinks and (well deserved) tip. We shall go there again. The bonus is that it is on the Thornham Walks site with extensive walks and a walled garden, which are well worth visiting for great for a day out anyway.

We have been here just for afternoon on a previous occasion after a walk on the estate, but this time we were here to celebrate a special wedding anniversary of some good friends. The venue has a lovely marquee erected onto the side of the coach house for special occasions. The food was excellent. It was imaginatively prepared and served. Loved the lemon and raspberry posset.A very good meal and friendly and helpful staff.

Found this place while visiting some of the "100 churches". What a find! It is a long and winding lane down to the coach house, but well worth it. A very reasonably priced lunch menu, with choices which change with the season. Really enjoyed the stroganoff and the chocolate brownie. The setting is super, accessible and nicely decorated. Staff friendly and chatty, a real personal service. Open Thursday to Sunday, and there a special events, and wedding packages.

We went here for a birthday Sunday lunch and had an absolutely great time. Good food, good service and a good time was had by all! The roast dinner was superb - a really great tasting piece of beef and lovely vegetables to accompany. None of us could manage three courses but we had starters and desserts between us with no complaints at all.

By chance we come across the Thornham Coach House deep in the woods. A Little Gem. A very cordial welcome from Louise despite the fact that her and colleagues were setting up for a wedding in a lovely room just to the left of the cafe. Lots of character to the establishment with those delightful uneven cobble floors. The selection of teas and coffees for our party was extensive as were the cakes. For another occasion we looked at the Lunch and Dinner Menus. Very good and inexpensive. Hoping to make that visit on our next journey through Suffolk.

My daughter was married last weekend and we had the reception at Thornham Coach House. The food was excellent the evening buffet was superb, the staff were helpful and friendly, the venue was different and wonderful. All I have to add is well worth a visit for a meal and for a formal event, thank you to all of the staff for a wonderful day.

My daughter and her now husband had their wedding here on 11 June 16. From start to finish the help and advise was wonderful. The venue offers an intimate setting in wonderful surroundings and the food was outstanding and praised by all. I would like to thank Louise, her family and staff for making it such a wonderful occasion.

This was our second visit for Sunday lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The menu is a two courses for £14.95 or three for £17.95 and there are about 4 choices of starter and dessert.The mains are either a fish dish or two choices of roast and these are served with both sweet and roast potatoes and proper, homemade Yorkshire puddings. Fresh bread is served before lunch and there is a bottle of fresh water on the table as standard. Lunch is served piping hot and in good time and everything is delicious. We would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good priced, tasty Sunday lunch.

We went for a family lunch and had a great time. This was our first time and we were surprised at the quality and value of the food. The restaurant is in an old stables attached to an old estate making a walk after lunch almost obligatory. You do need a map to find it, though it is well signposted once you leave the A140 between Diss and the A14.

We had never been to a dessert evening before so we weren't sure exactly what to expect, but we were very impressed with the service and the menu and had a very enjoyable time. The team at Thornham had clearly taken a lot of care over their planning for the evening. All the diners were served each course at the same time but very cleverly the service began at different tables for each course - this meant the same people weren't last to be served each time. We were also given a quiz on a dessert theme which was a nice idea. The food was lovely - a pasta main course to start off with, followed by 5 desserts. Portion sizes were perfect - more than a 'taster' but not too large either. My favourite was a very modern variation on a black forest gateau. If you don't know the area the Coach House could be a bit tricky to find, it is quite remote but well worth the effort!

Our second visit for Josh's variety dinner and as before cannot be faulted. Next time going for the dessert evening. Waiting service is second to none ,always with a lovely smile from all and nothing too much trouble. All food fresh and very professionally cooked and presented and a very well balanced and thought out menu .

Stayed here for one night, the room was spacious and bed was very comfy. Minor faults - kettle could have done with a good descale and there was a half eaten biscuit left in our jar. Lovely bathroom, good shower. View from room was lovely. The restaurant was extremely busy but food was nice, loved the starter and dessert but didn't enjoy the lamb chop but guess that's me, I'm fussy with meat :) Would definitely recommend this hotel.

5* food with 3* prices. A small but select menu cooked to perfection. Menu change every month and it's probably advisable to book in advance. Lovely setting in an old coach house that has been renovated 'just enough' not to lose the history of the place. I would highly recommend this place to anybody especially if you are looking to impress

We stopped for a drink and perhaps a slice of cake but we were seduced by the lunch menu and enjoyed an extremely tasty, well presented and delicious sandwich with sweet potato fries. We were then unable to resist the slice of home baked cake we originally intended. The service was second to none, attentive, informative and very friendly. We will return!

This was the first time we had been to the coach house and will not be the last,.An exceptionally well cooked and presented meal with every course complementing the other. Wines were on offer for each course if required which some of our party enjoyed and it was also lovely to have water on the table for those who preferred that.The ambience and setting was very good as were the waiting staff. This is a young chef who I fully expect to succeed in this venture given the quality of his food and service

We visited Thornham Coach House last night with friends for a Variety Tasting Dinner. Wow we were not disappointed, we are all fairly experienced diners and could not fault the food, the ambience and service, we had a fabulous night out and the price was amazing. I believe that the Coach House is putting on these evenings for the next few weeks and if you have not been lately we can recommend you give it a try and you will also note the refurbishment which adds to the charm of this venue.

Thornham coach house was the first and only wedding venue we viewed as we knew straight away in our guts that it was the place for us...And we didn't regret it!Louise and the team were approachable, professional and absolutely awesome from day 1 and excelled themselves on the day- we were very calm and confident that everything was in hand and quite rightly so too... the venue looked BEAUTIFUL and the guests all had a lovely time. It's clear the staff know exactly what they're doing and enjoy it very much.So so glad we got married at here and can't wait to come back for dinner very soon! Thank you xxx

Our first visit for some time and we were immediately impressed by the new decor and furniture, whilst the welcome was as friendly as always.The food - 5 courses - was beautifully presented and was delicious! We chose to take the optional taster wines and were introduced to some wines which none of us had tasted before and which complemented the courses perfectly. The whole meal was most enjoyable and excellent value.A memorable evening and we are looking forward to our next visit - maybe to another Variety Dinner!

We have visited this beautiful venue several times and enjoyed the most amazing freshly cooked food! All the staff are very friendly without being to over the top! We have picked this amazing place for our wedding in a few months time! Its definately worth a visit!

Amazing!! We've been here several times for sunday lunch and have been impressed every time. The restaurant used to have a rustic, 'arty-craft' feel but its refurbishment has added a 'wow' factor. The staff are brilliant, excellent service, nothing is too much trouble. The food is absolutely superb and piping hot. Thoroughly recommended. Be sure to book as it does get very busy.

Excellent evening at the Thornham Coach House!! Delicious 5 course meal, great variety of flavours and beautifully presented. The ambience of the recently refurbished restaurant and warm welcome by all the staff, created the perfect evening.

We was a table of 10, and I didn't here a bad thing said about the food or anything For that matter. All staff where very attentive and approachable, the waters jugs where always topped up and the food was outstanding !! Recommend to anyone!! If your going out with friends or family !! Give it a try !! Well done coach house you do yourselves proud !!

Excellent food, superb service, a truly wonderful gastronomic experience, not to be missed, do yourselves a favour and give it a try

After walking several miles and being turned away from another local pub, the Coach House was our reward. I used to eat here may years ago, when my mother was alive. We used to go for a Sunday drive and stop here for lunch. She had dementia, but the staff were always so polite,patient and caring. The food excellent. So it was a blast from the past to return. I had been walking the long route of the Thornham Walks, with an old friend and my black Lab. After 10miles we had stopped at well known pub, but the welcome was from the North Pole and the wait for food would have been an eternity and so we decided to move on.. what a good decision.With a very muddy labrador we knew we would have to sit out side, on our arrival the staff were really welcoming, offered us cushions and checked the seats were dry. The drinks came quickly and the food soon followed. It was piping hot, very tasty, just the right amount, so no waste, the dog was given a titbit and we felt refuelled, warm and extremely well cared for. The Pork Belly Roast was to die for..The price was really good and the quality exceptional.. even sitting outside! After 10 years the standard was as high as I remembered it, i will be going back again soon.. to sit inside as the Coach House has a really lovey atmosphere.. a good place for Valentines as they are doing a Murder Mystery..

Four of us attended one of the Theatre and Dinner evenings - a very novel eating and entertainment experience with a very energetic and enthusiastic group of actors filling the gaps between courses. We take our (party) hats off to Louise and her team for an exceptional quality and value three course meal. Around 60 guests were served at the same time so efficiently, with hot, beautifully cooked and well presented food, from home made soup to moist flavourful xmas pud, and they even took the trouble to clear away cracker debris, used glasses and to replenish the water jug during the course of the evening, a reflection of their care of guests and attention to detail. A lot of other establishments don't do as well as this, even at a less busy time. Lovely warm, welcoming atmosphere ... but why are we not surprised??? Having visited this unique restaurant before (and it's especially great in warm weather) we knew the evening WOULD be a wonderful start to Christmas!

We have recently had our wedding at Thornham Coach House and could not be happier not only with the day but with the remarkable service overall. I originally enquired about the wedding on a Sunday after finding details on google and Louise came back to me that day answering my questions. We quickly arranged an appointment to visit and when we saw the Coach House we fell in love with the location and the cosy atmosphere.Throughout the wedding planning, Louise was so helpful and in constant contact by email which made things so easy. Nothing was too much trouble-tailoring the menus slightly for fussy eaters, ordering in favourite beers etc. Louise also had lots of suggestions and ideas which was great as there were things we hadn’t thought of.The day itself was absolutely amazing. When I walked in and saw the transformation with both our decorations and those provided by the Coach House it took my breath away.Following the ceremony Louise arranged our reception drinks and photo’s at Thornham Hall, whilst the Coach House was laid out for the wedding breakfast. The staff were attentive and organised throughout this without being intrusive. On returning to the Coach House again it was once more transformed with a beautifully laid out table. The service throughout the wedding breakfast was fantastic and food was amazing.We followed this with our evening reception, where our guests were warmly welcomed by friendly staff. We’ve had so many compliments from our guests about the Coach House, staff and also the evening buffet (especially the sausage rolls!) that I’d like to pass over to Louise and her team.My husband and I can’t thank Thornham Coach House enough, our day was absolutely perfect and special in so many ways, but also very personal and tailored to us. Louise is amazing, incredibly organised and very hardworking and we couldn’t have had such an incredible day without her help.We will definitely be returning to this very special place as often as possible!

We have been coming to Thornham Coach House for some time... can't think why I haven't done a review before!This is a family run restaurant on the Thornham estate in Suffolk. Yes. it is a little out of the way but a joy when you find it. The estate is a walkers' paradise and the Coach House is a wonderful watering place that sells excellent food and locally sourced drink at very reasonable [realistic] prices. We have had Christmas lunch, Sunday lunch, attended Quiz Night with [real] curry, eaten at several food-themed evenings, and always we have been met as long-lost friends and received wonderful food with great service. We have invited friends to eat out with us here and all have done return visits just to eat here!This is an amazing restaurant in lovely surroundings. Heartily to be recommended. I would exhort you to check the website for opening times as they are restricted and booking is to be recommended for main meals.

You wont find a finer location better staff or better quality food than at the Thornham coach house. The memory of my daughters wedding will stay with me for ever. The attention to detail here is comparable with the finest locations anywhere. The price of it all considering the quality was very reasonable. The stay at the Thornham house that night was the Icing on the cake. Well done to all the staff.

My husband and I booked our wedding reception at Thornham Coach House back in April/May 2014, leaving ourselves plenty of time to plan the finer details. Louise was fantastic throughout, always helpful and quick to reply to my many questions!We chose this venue for several reasons. We liked that the venue was willing to tailor our day according to our own requirements and we weren't required to choose a particular package like many other venues. This allowed us to offer our guests a choice of food and a three course sit down meal for a very reasonable price. We were also able to opt for a cheese 'cake' with bread and crackers to feed our evening guests, which was amazing!The venue itself is gorgeous and a lovely size; able to comfortably accommodate our 85ish guests but not so large that you feel people become lost throughout the evening! Luckily the weather was fantastic which allowed us to use the gardens of Thornham Hall which was lovely for our Pimms reception. After, we all moved to the main Coach House and marquee for our wedding breakfast. My husband and I took a small army of people to help us decorate the previous day; Louise was as helpful as always, helping us to hang bunting and offering to finish anything we couldn't manage. She was also on hand to arrange a sandwich lunch when we got hungry! The venue looked gorgeous when we arrived on the wedding day and Louise and the rest of the team were polite and friendly to all of our guests - not to mention extremely organised in ensuring everyone received the correct meal. The food was excellent; perfect portion sizes, hot and delicious. Louise helped us to organise the disco for the evening which was also excellent. She also arranged for us to be able to play our own music playlist during the wedding breakfast which was much appreciated as we spent a lot of time putting it together.Everything was seamless and we are so happy we chose this venue for our big day. The following day Louise helped us again to sort out leftover wedding cake, decorations and flowers.We would highly recommend this venue to others for weddings and family functions and we look forward to returning for a meal soon!

if you read my review of Thornham walks you will read that we ended up here. We had walked a couple of miles in good weather and were ready for a cuppa. Tricia had a latte and me a tea. We both had salmon and soft cheese sandwiches. The really good bit was that the salmon was amazing, really fresh as was the plentiful and varied salad that came with it along with....wait for it.... Premium crisps, not your plain old walkers but proper thick ones.So for £17.80 it was expensive and I know I have moaned about paying a large amount before in smaller cafe's, however this really is worth it.be aware they only open Thurs, Fri,Sat and Sun, so choose your day to visit carefully.

We only gave ourselves12 weeks in which to organise our wedding, from deciding on a venue to walking down the aisle and we enjoyed every minute of it. We had no preconceived ideas apart from wanting our day to be relaxed and friendly. Louise was outstanding from the minute we met her. She was professional, calm and prepared to go the extra mile to make sure our day was perfect. No hurdle was insurmountable and the end result was a day that we couldn't fault in any way.The venue has character and warmth of its own but it was transformed for the day with bunting and drapes that maintained the rustic feel we wanted but made it colourful and vibrant to suit the occasion. The Coach House was ideal for the ceremony with plenty of space for a proper "walk down the aisle" but keeping to the intimate setting we had hoped for. Louise and Jan looked after me when I arrived and made sure my entrance went smoothly and that my dress was behaving itself. They certainly calmed my nerves and got the whole occasion off to a perfect start. After the ceremony we had drinks outside in the September afternoon sunshine with our 30 guests. Glasses were kept topped up by staff who were attentive and polite without being intrusive. Nothing was overlooked. One guest remarked that she had mentioned to a friend that she fancied a coffee and within minutes she had one in her hand. Afternoon tea in the marquee adjoining the Coach House was a delight. Elderly relatives were very well looked after including one who said during tea that she is gluten intolerant. Within minutes a ham salad was brought from the kitchen along with some gluten free chocolate brownies. Amazing!The move from the tea to the evening reception for 100 guests, was seamless. The evening buffet of pulled pork, breads and salads was so popular the table was almost entirely cleared. The Coach House provided the perfect atmosphere for partying whilst the marquee had plenty of extra seating and tables for guests to relax and chat.Above all we think our wedding day was perfect. The venue, the food, the atmosphere and the service were outstanding. Louise - you are in a class of your own and you very obviously have a fantastic future making dreams come true for other couples like us. A really heartfelt thank you.

We've recently moved to the area and are always on the lookout for new places to eat. Found the Coach House online almost by accident, and it was like discovering a gingerbread cottage in the woods! The setting is lovely, and the weather being good, were able to sit outside to enjoy our lunch. The service is excellent, a jug of water was presented without asking, and our orders were taken quickly and efficiently. The four of us chose different dishes, the risotto was the best ever, liver and bacon, chicken and scampi meals resulted in very clean plates! The meals were hot, vegetables were perfectly cooked and the desserts were delicious. Good choice of soft drinks, and the wine is reasonably priced.Louise is a star and when she told us about her festive 'theatre-dinner' in December we couldn't wait to book a table. Check it out on their website ... you'll be hooked by the novelty of the event, and the menu looks perfect.

My future husband and I were searching for a wedding venue which had class and yet could be vintage too. Thornham Coach House had everything we wanted and more. On our first visit, the friendly faces of the staff made us feel welcome and we knew our guests would be comfortable in the lovely surroundings. Louise was approachable and professional and put me at my ease. I cannot thank her and her small army of staff enough for working so hard behind the scenes to make our day special and very personal for us-the passion and care they put into our day was humbling and inspirational. The stress-free event ran with clockwork precision despite the best efforts of gremlins we brought with us.Our guests could not praise the venue and delicious food highly enough...it would be difficult to find a better meal anywhere! We have had many compliments on how the day went and feel it only fair to pass these on to the rightful recipients....Thornham Coach House, we thank you for making our wedding day truly the best day of our lives.

My daughter's wedding day could have been one of the most stressful of our lives....thanks to Thornham Coach House, Louise and the staff, it simply flowed and was a wonderful day. Louise advised on decorations and encouraged us to make the event highly personal. The wedding breakfast was second to none. The guests at the wedding have all said how lovely it was. I am so grateful to Thornham Coach House for enabling my daughter to enjoy a stress free wedding in such beautiful surroundings.

My wife and I got married at TCH on 6th June 2015 after about a year of planning with the lovely and very helpful Louise who manages the weddings at Thornham.Was a dream come true, everything we asked for we got, food, music, drink, decorations etc etc. We have spoken to many family and friends who attended and they agreed it was such a fantastic day. The small hotel next to the venue was superb and the grounds added to the fantastic photos we has taken.We cannot believe how lucky we were in finding this delightful venue with such a great lady to sort it for us.Thank you Louise and family.

We had a Sunday lunch in the coach house marquee. Arranging this event was easy due to the kindness and help of Louise, who's family own the business. On the day the marquee looked beautiful, the food was good, and all the staff were delightful and very helpful. It was a lovely afternoon and everyone said how much they enjoyed themselves. Top marks Louise.

We got married in May this year and were looking for a venue that would be flexible and would fit in with our plans. We wanted a really relaxed picnic wedding where we could sit on the lawn on old blankets, eat scrummy picnics from hampers and wooden crates, have a laugh with our friends and family and not worry about a thing. We had in our mind an idea but having not seen this done before we were in unknown territory - as were The Coach House. What we had on the day beat all our expectations! The staff worked so hard to translate our ideas and were so accommodating. The day was perfect. We ate a lovely lunch on the grass of Thornham Hall (hired at an extra cost) before moving to The Coach House to dance the night away to a band. Louise and the staff supplied us with delicious hot dogs to keep us going. They were excellent at ensuring everyone was happy and stocked with refreshments. They even made extra coffee for my very drunk father!!After the wedding they had packed all our bunting up and gathered up all our other possessions making it really easy to take things home. Nothing was too much trouble.Everyone commented on what a wonderful venue The Coach House was and how kind the staff were. I am looking forward to going back and munching on a few more of their scones too!

From the first contact with Louise the arrangements for our wedding reception were plain sailing. We knew exactly what we wanted but she suggested those special touches that raised the whole event and made it outstanding. We could not fault the organisation and the food was first class served expertly. The setting is unique and the marquee provided a delightful setting for our meal that was a happy and very harmonious occasions so greatly helped by Louise and her team. If you want a wedding reception at a venue that goes the extra mile - look.no,further than the Thornham Coach House - you will not be disappointed.

My wife and I had our 40th Wedding Anniversary here, it was perfect. We have been for Sunday Lunch, we have been to functions, we have organised functions - I can't really fault it. We cycle here almost every week for Coffee and Cake and plan to continue doing that for the foreseeable future, always look forward to it. Louise and all the staff and her parents have welcomed us like part of the family.

We discovered the Thornham Coach House by accident. It is situated a short distance from the A140 but isn't very well signposted when you are traveling southbound. We made that comment to Louise and it was gratefully received.The Coach House is located in the grounds of Thornham Hall and the setting is idyllic. Enter the dining room and you can tell that they've made a real effort to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere. You can make the best possible ambience but you must also provide an excellent meal and a service that is warm and friendly. Well, they certainly did that.Halfway through our meal we knew that the Thornham Coach House delivers on all fronts.The main meal was delicious, the portions just right for a lunch, it was served at the right temperature, with a smile and a chat. Never too familiar however, just right.They sell products from local artisans, including wooden articles made by disabled locals. This contributes to the warm atmosphere.We're already married but if we had been younger and ready to tie the knot, we would definitely consider using the Coach House as a venue. It has all that a bride and groom - and their guests - could possibly need. We're not living in Suffolk but will be visiting again when we can.

I had a wonderful lunch here on 29.3.15. The best roast I have had for ages. Beef to die for! Such good value.

We were taken here by friends for a themed Malaysian evening. We would never have found the place without them! It is quite off the beaten track. The restaurant is lovely and quirky and the people were friendly. The food was very tasty although the puddings were not terribly inspired. If we can find it, we'd certainly go again.

I had a lovely Mother's Day at The Coach House where my family and I were made to feel extremely welcome. The food was delicious and all the staff helpful even managing to accommodate my husband who can be awkward at the best of times! Would definitely go back to one of the events that the restaurant puts on and it would be a perfect place to relax with a cream team after an envigorating walk around Thornham Woods. An ideal place to meet family and friends.

Always a warm welcome when my family come here. We booked a table of 7 for Mother's Day lunch and it was truly a great meal. Now looking to book for Father's Day in June and I know I will not be disappointed.

Our evening was set in the Thornham Coach House, but for the purpose of the evening, which was dinner and a play, we the diners were part of the experience of HAMLET RESTAURANT. The tremendous food was served between acts by the actors. It was brilliant.Thornham Coach House is a favourite of ours as the food is always delicious, the staff are friendly, chatty and obliging and the themed food nights are always a good experience.