Talbooth House & Spa

Hotels
9.3 (258 reviews)
Stratford Road , Dedham , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 258 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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Sara couple gb
9
Relaxing luxurious stay
Pros:

Kept in wonderful condition everywhere.. spotlessly clean with fabulous ambiance .. The staff are so lovely and nothing is too much trouble

Cons:

Can’t fault it !

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Brunilda couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

All good

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Talbooth house and spa. The Room vas very spacious and the air conditioning was a
Pros:

Great position in Constable country, Hotel is very well managed and the food was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple je
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

Very comfortable room, delightful and helpful staff, peaceful rural location

Cons:

There is no dining room on site and while there is a plan to deal with this - charmingly carried out by the staff - we’d like to be able to walk into a restaurant. We were transported in a comfortable car five minutes down the road. Breakfast was delivered from the same restaurant, ordered the night before

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller gb
10
Superb holiday destination
Pros:

Felt like I've been part of an extended family

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
7
Put getting money from you above all else
Cons:

Mostly a great experience. Stayed on a Sunday, had a fab lunch at the restaurant by the river. However, on checkout at 10.30am I was told I would have to pay extra if I wanted to have a swim up to midday.

Shame. Won’t be going back.

Cannot tolerate owners who put money above treating their guests with decency and who are money grabbing weasels and don’t have any reasonableness within them. Can’t blame the staff, who were lovely and who I presume are told to implement this policy.

To put it in context, this was our third of three nights away. The prior two didn’t care what time we stayed to or left. As they are decent human beings.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
7
Perfect
Pros:

The bed

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Katy couple gb
10
A little oasis. Can’t wait to return.
Pros:

Absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful room, beautiful bathroom, beautiful outdoor pool. We had breakfast at the property which was really lovely. Staff were all lovely.

Cons:

We were offered balloons for my wife’s 60th birthday but they got forgotten until reminded and offered a turn down service but it didn’t happen. These were minor points though and we loved our stay and will definitely be back.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Anita couple gb
9
Pros:

Facilities and location

Cons:

Buffet Breakfast was not hot snd could be improved

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stefanos couple gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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sharen couple gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Lupin couple gb
10
Luxury hotel, great staff and super comfortable bed!
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the Talbooth Hotel. Exceptionally clean, very luxurious and very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us. We had a free upgrade as it was midweek and very quiet and our room was fabulous. I had a Elemis facial at the spa which was wonderful and a nice swim and jacuzzi afterwards. Wonderful experience, I would recommend this hotel especially for a birthday treat which mine was.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
Fantastic hotel and amazing location
Pros:

Lovely location and hotel, very impressed and staff were amazing.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was brilliant.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Pros:

Loved the room (Shelly) , the house, the grounds, spar, all the staff ,nothing was to much trouble .
The food was excellent.
The flowers and chocolate strawberries fabulous touch for a special day.

Cons:

I would of liked a small push on /off light in the corner wardrobe, if your trying to find something and your partner is still asleep so the curtains are closed ,you dont want to put the big lights on .

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Sara couple gb
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Günter couple de
8
2026-03-27 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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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