Talbooth House & Spa

Hotels
9.3 (234 reviews)
Stratford Road , Dedham , gb

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Exceptional room quality
Cons:
Limited spa access
Dust visible on surfaces

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Room was clean in general but dust was visible on table surfaces.
Service
9.98
Staff couldn't have been more welcoming or attentive.
Location
9.52
Beautiful setting where the staff treat you like royalty.
Room Quality
9.47
The room was exceptional with a huge bathroom.
Amenities
9.5
Spa was a relaxing bonus.
Value for Money
8.46
Access to spa facilities is limited for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Very clean and excellent food at both restaurants.
Overall Experience
9.48
Fabulous stay with everything in one place.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Talbooth House & Spa, located in Dedham, offers a 4-star experience with beautifully appointed rooms featuring modern amenities and cozy furnishings.

Relaxing Spa and Wellness Facilities
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at the on-site spa and wellness centre, complete with a sauna, hot tub, and a range of rejuvenating treatments to pamper yourself during your stay.

Convenient Location and Dining Options
With free private parking and a restaurant on site, guests can enjoy the convenience of exploring nearby attractions like Hedingham Castle and Freeport Braintree, followed by a delicious meal without leaving the comfort of the hotel.

Book your stay at Talbooth House & Spa for a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and convenience.

Important information:

Children can only use the garden under adult supervision in 'Two-Bedroom House'.

'Two-Bedroom House' does not accommodate parties.

In 'Two-Bedroom House', guests may experience some noise or light disturbances during peak events season.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 234 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Günter couple de
8
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
A perfect setting to spend a night celebrating a special birthday
Pros:

Good sized bedroom. Well furnished with double aspect windows. Lovely en suite

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Miriam couple gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Noel couple gb
10
Pure quality. Very relaxing
Pros:

Breakfast in our room was excellent & right on time

Cons:

Can't think of anything

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Marta solo_traveller gb
9
I will be back as I feel good there
Pros:

The staff is always extremely helpful, genuinely nice and friendly. It’s clean and I’ve had all I needed. Fireplace, bar and surroundings give you that cosy feeling

Cons:

With my previous stays I’ve thought swimming pool and jacuzzi had a bit higher temperature. Few bits and bobs need repairs and updates also I have found the talbooth restaurant staff a bit stuck up but it might be just my particular feel

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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zac couple gb
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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zac couple gb
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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steven couple gb
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Justine couple gb
5
Way overpriced for what we received and a disappointing stay for what was my husband's 50th birthday
Pros:

The location is lovely, the staff were friendly and aesthetically the building is pleasant to look at.

Cons:

We stayed in a small room named Kipling which was adjacent to the front door, behind the reception desk come drinks bar and across the hall from an open plan sitting room. It therefore felt like we'd been poked in the boot room or an old office as we could hear people coming and going, checking in at reception and chatting quite clearly. There was no privacy for us so it's a good job we weren't hoping for a 'romantic' stay as we found ourselves having to whisper with just one wall between us and the reception desk.

The only option for breakfast is a continental in your room but if you wish to have a buffet or hot breakfast, you have to drive down the road to Maison House's sister hotel, Milsom's. Having previously stayed at Maison House in 2009, I remember a nice dining room next to the sitting room where you could have a hot breakfast however, this has now been turned into a room for yoga. Quite an odd location for an exercise space I think.

Cleanliness could have been improved a little with bits on the floor in our room plus the bathroom smelt of urine!

Finally, the heating wasn't on in the room when we arrived so being a cold March day, it was freezing. The staff did manage to get the radiator going however, the room then turned into a boiler room during the night which was unpleasant and led to a really bad night's sleep.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Wonderful
Pros:

Breakfast was very good
Supper Saturday & Lunch Sunday, both excellent

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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simon couple gb
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Leanne couple gb
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
Perfect!
Pros:

Beautiful grounds, all staff so helpful and attentive to everything, nothing is too much! Beautiful spa, rooms are amazing! Highly recommend, we will be back!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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JENNIFER solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely place just shame about the mattress
Pros:

Lovely property, very clean, beautiful rooms and kind staff. I had the courtesy car to Millsoms for dinner and it worked well.

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable, the mattress was old and had deep dents each side where people had slept (Shelley room). I woke in the night with back ache. It could do with replacing.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Robert extended_group gb
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple gb
10
Truly luxurious
Pros:

Beautiful location, fantastic service (the reception even arranged a car to take us to dinner free of charge), lovely pool area, comfortable and quirky room.

Cons:

Nothing could have been better!

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Caryn couple gb
8
Apart from my husband’s injuries, everything was really excellent. Best Chateaubriand ever!
Pros:

Friendliness of staff.
Lovely room on the ground floor. My husband has some mobility issues so this was very welcome.
A birthday card for my husband from the staff and an extra birthday dessert in the restaurant was a nice touch. The staff were very helpful finding plasters for my husband after his fall.

Cons:

Lighting in the car park, especially near the charging points. My 80year old husband had a nasty fall while connecting our car to the charger. In the total darkness he tripped over the slightly raised wooden sleeper separating the grass from the hard surface. His elbow was bleeding heavily and both arms are still bruised and swollen. It was not a good start to our visit!

2026-01-20 via Nuitee