Milsoms

Hotels
8.4 (451 reviews)
Stratford Road , Dedham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Limited space in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues such as dirty bathroom windows and cracks in fixtures.
Service
9.53
Consistently positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.87
Many reviews praised the hotel's picturesque setting and convenient access.
Room Quality
7.52
Several comments about small and tired rooms with noise issues.
Amenities
8.25
Mention of decent amenities, though some comments about the lack of window options.
Value for Money
7.51
Comments on feeling overcharged, especially with respect to room size and quality.
Food and Beverage
9.06
High praise for breakfast and dinner quality, with excellent ingredients noted.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall positive experience despite some specific criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Milsoms in Dedham offers stylish rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, minibar, and complimentary soft drinks. The en-suite bathrooms come with deluxe toiletries, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at the two-tiered restaurant serving a diverse a la carte menu made from locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy dining on the covered terrace with garden views while sipping on cocktails from the bar's extensive selection.

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from attractions like Beth Chatto Gardens and Colchester Zoo, Milsoms provides easy access to nearby sights. Explore the Sir Alfred Munnings Museum or take a quick trip to Colchester during your stay.

Experience luxury, fine dining, and convenience at Milsoms - book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please note that a selection of our rooms are dog friendly, please let us know if you will be bringing a dog/dogs along with you and we can assign you the correct room. Please note there is a £35 charge per dog
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 451 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.53
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Georgina solo_traveller gb
8
Staying at Milsoms was a good quiet get away.
Pros:

Good location, plenty of parking, with a pleasant quiet garden and within easy walking distance of Dedham.
Majority of staff were friendly and helpful.
Food in the Orangery was very good.

Cons:

On one night when the restaurant was busy, in spite of booking I had to wait another 30 minutes to get anywhere to sit. Aggravated by what I deduce was an over zealous, almost panicky restaurant manager, which made the dining experience unpleasant.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Ernest solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
Excellent restaurant
Pros:

Excellent dining

Cons:

Room a little tired

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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P4TCJ solo_traveller gb
8
A very pleasant stay
Pros:

Lovely location. Good parking. Garden and outside areas delightful. Comfortable room. Excellent housekeeping. Restaurant - two tier overlooking garden with quiet tables. Food and service was good.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Iain solo_traveller gb
10
Total Relaxationn
Pros:

Quality hotel, excellent location for visiting local area. Welcoming friendly staff. Excellent restaurant.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

We enjoyed our overnight stay at Milsoms. The room was comfortable, the staff friendly and the food good.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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sheila couple gb
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Claudette solo_traveller gb
6
Don't expect anything overly premium but its good value for money.
Pros:

Its a very average hotel but the grounds were beautiful.

Cons:

My room was on the ground floor so very noisy and the hotel as a whole is a bit tacky and could do with some modernising. There was so much perspex! The outdoor furniture is plastic which doesnt do the outside of the building justice.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Gema extended_group de
7
Sehr schöne Anlage, leider hänhgt die Sauberkeit hinterher
Pros:

Das Hotel war sehr schön eingerichtet und das Frühstück war gut. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Die Suaberkeit in den Zimmern lässt leider zu wünschen übrig. Das ist schade, da wir sonst mit dem Hotel, Einrichtung, Gartenanlage, Personal, Lage, sehr zufreiden waren.

Cons:

Die Sauberkeit

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Hans-Peter couple za
10
Loved it, great stay, good food, fantastic service.
Pros:

An amazingly beautiful country hotel.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller gb
10
A friendly, comfortable and beautiful 4* hotel.
Pros:

Extremely comfortable. Spacious. Friendly staff. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing. My second stay and won’t be my last.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Rowan couple gb
6
Hotel has a good reputation but we found it disappointing.
Pros:

The breakfast was good with plenty of variety and choice, fresh fruit, bread, yoghurt. it was serve yourself with a hot food section but the scrambled eggs were slushy and not cooked enough, bacon was good but needed to be drained more of fat. additional menu items were available to order but at additional cost

Cons:

The room was smaller than average, no where to place your cases or clothes with very limited hanging space. Bathroom had a good size shower, plenty of hot water at a good pressure. The toilet seat was loose and no means to tighten it to the pan, this was reported to reception.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Setting
Service

Cons:

No aircon

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Su solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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saulius couple gb
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Ty couple gb
10
Very nice and pleasant
Pros:

Cosy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee