The best restaurants in Lothingland Waveney East of England

Visited with my husband and my sister. Food is very nice, and service with a smile. Good range of drinks on offer.

Seriously one of the best plates of food I have ever had! Staff are friendly and atmosphere cosy. Feel totally comfortable to sit on my own and enjoy the culinary delights from the very talented chef

The cafe has recently been taken over and it has been redecorated inside and it looks really nice and the atmosphere was great. We only called in (quite late) for Coffee and a cake and the staff were very obliging and even kept open a little longer to let us finish. Coffee was great and so were the selection of cakes and savories on offer. We will certainly go again. There are also a couple of circular walks near by which take you west onto farm and woodland (somerleyton estate?) or to the east where you can walk to the Essex and Suffolk water nature reserve which is run by Suffolk Wildlife trust.

A lovely place with amazing people. Such a great little place we found to visit for lunch while staying at Hopton Holiday Village. I couldn’t recommend highly enough. Great food, great prices and just as lovely staff. So accommodating with a large part too.

Initially great communication on booking esp as I wasn’t getting confirmation from family. However, all clarified 3 days before we were due. Really quirky place, didn’t know where to look for bits and pieces but loved it. Although being a nurse, I had to hide by eyes from dust, dirt and hair - thankfully tables were clean and kitchen looked clean as well. It is dog friendly, which is great and I did inform them I have a big dog who will curl up in a corner. Arrived with family, staff were out back in the kitchen. Waited a bit to be seated and was shown to a tiny table for 2, next to fire guard with nowhere for my dog to sit. Asked to go the just vacated corner table. Sally (presume, as knew everyone and was cooking and serving) approached us saying ‘only booked for 2, advised it was always 3 but happened to be a change in menu chose. This chose benefitted them, financially. I didnt bother arguing, but did check my messages and she had confirmed everything. Anyway, drinks served and then noticed a small sign by the cash till saying ‘cash only’. I was not advised this on booking or anywhere on fb page. This meant I had to borrow my sister cash card and drive 10mins to Tesco to get cash. On return, cold latte awaited with my sister placing saucer over the top. Food came out. We had high tea, freshly made, so much and really delicious. We had to remind them about the sandwiches for myself and my sister as they never came out with everything else. They were attentive and friendly once the food came out. I am in 2 minds whether to go back again as the welcoming and cash incident did affect my opinion. I would have to be consider who I took there as know my mum would not like the cleanliness. However, as said food was amazing.

We were in the area for the weekend & had booked a different pub for our Sunday lunch but the accommodation we were staying in recommended this venue & we are so glad he did - what a find! There were 8 of us & we managed to book last minute. We all had the roast which was amazing, desserts & wine. Cannot fault it & hopefully will come back another day

Absolutely superb meal at the Village Maid. We were a party of 3 including one of us who is coeliac. Could not fault the food or service it was exceptional. The parsnip and apple soup was delicious as was the scotch egg starter and the mains (festive turkey Christmas dinner, chicken in a bucket and burger) were absolutely delicious. We took our dog and she was given her own little bowl of water and a couple of treats on a saucer by the table. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant and looked very festive. This is the second time we have visited (first time was in the summer) and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a great meal and fantastic service. Really felt like the start of Christmas.

The accommodation was clean and warm , loved the powerful shower. Really comprehensive welcome pack .There were activities during the day and evening,a nice pool .The meals were varied and very good quality.a mix of waiter service or help yourself loads to choose from .All the staff we met were very helpful and high staffing levels always some one to ask..