Ufford Park is a stunning, countryside escape in Suffolk, where you'll find everything you need for a luxurious, relaxing weekend away. With a perfect position nestled within the historic parkland and just off the heritage coast, visitors not only get the best views but feel truly whisked away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Between the fabulous accommodation, golf course, spa and in-house restaurants, there's plenty to do whether you're staying the night or not.
Indeed, for guests of the hotel or locals simply looking for a special place to enjoy a meal, the Waterside Restaurant is a much-loved haunt. Its concept revolves around seasonal produce, uplifting local farmers and producers, highlighting the best of the region's fare. The restaurant's style is contemporary and stylish, boasting jewel-toned seating, design-led lighting and huge windows which flood the space with natural light.
The main menu has plenty of options, suiting a whole range of tastes. Start off by ordering some nibbles for the table such as root vegetable crisps with chive crème fraîche, alongside hummus, balsamic olive oil and charred flat bread. Then, it's time to choose between starters such as Thai-style crab cakes with crunchy slaw and mango chutney, or pressed game and pistachio terrine on toasted brioche.
When it comes to main dishes, expect all the hearty classics like beer battered line caught cod with garden peas, Asian spiced pork belly, and slow cooked braised beef ragu. Vegetarian diners might like to try the truffle roasted celeriac with sauteed brussel sprouts and parmesan cheese sauce.
Finally, for afters it's all about the dark chocolate delice with caramelised white chocolate, raspberry gel and vanilla bean ice cream, which sounds out of the world. But, don't worry if chocolate isn't your thing, there's plenty of other choices besides. Be sure to wash it down with a vast selection of wines and spirits from the site's drinks library.