Talbooth House & Spa

Hotels
9.3 (267 reviews)
Stratford Road , Dedham , GB

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Free
Children allowed

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 267 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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Jack • couple • gb
7
Shower and bathroom very tired needs doing. Better publicity for use of swimming pool facilities
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Coffee machine didn’t seem to work unfortunately no sachets of coffee for alternative

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Louisa • couple • gb
10
The service was excellent, from the well mannered, polite and attentive staff to the luxurious facilities.
Pros:

Very appealing to the eye and exceptionally clean.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Aiste • couple • gb
7
A pleasant stay with friendly staff and good food, but the room, uncomfortable bed and neglected terrace did not justify
Pros:

erall, we had a pleasant stay. The breakfast and dinner were both very nice, although they were served at other locations rather than at the hotel itself.

The outdoor swimming pool was lovely and had a nice atmosphere, although the area itself felt quite basic.

The staff at both the hotel and the restaurant were very friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

I slept well in general, although unfortunately my husband found the bed uncomfortable.

The room itself was quite small and felt overcrowded with too much furniture. Some pieces seemed unnecessary for a room of that size and made it difficult to move around comfortably. There was a lovely fireplace, but unfortunately it was covered by an old two-seater sofa, which was a shame.

The biggest disappointment was the bed. It was made up of two single mattresses pushed together with a topper on top. Unfortunately, the topper did not solve the problem, and there was a noticeable gap or dip in the middle of the bed. As we were staying for our anniversary, it was disappointing that we effectively had to sleep on separate sides of the bed.

Our anniversary had also been mentioned in the booking message, so I was surprised that a hotel in this price range did not acknowledge it in any way—not even with a simple card.

We had access to a private terrace, which was initially a lovely surprise. Unfortunately, it did not feel inviting or well maintained. The chairs were covered in dust and spider webs, and the terrace in general looked rather neglected and sad. It certainly was not somewhere we wanted to sit and enjoy a morning coffee.

For such an expensive hotel, I expected much more attention to detail. The friendly staff, pleasant meals, outdoor pool and generally peaceful stay were positives, but the room, bed and neglected terrace did not match the standard or price we expjected.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • gb
10
A property of stunning relaxation
Pros:

The property is stunning. The staff are wonderful. Truly a special stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Williscroft • couple • gb
8
Near Constable Country and an excellent place to stay
Pros:

The breakfast was very good and taken at a different location from the hotel which is how this hotel works.
We drove ourselves down to the venue. We could have had a driver provided by the hotel but we wanted to
get on the road as soon as possible.

There was a spa at this hotel and we were sorry we didn't have the time to use these facilities to the full.
The swimming pool was great.

Cons:

Everything excellent

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jemma • couple • gb
9
Relaxing
Pros:

Fabulous service

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Thais • solo_traveller • br
6
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Rememberable
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Roseanna • couple • gb
5
Cons:

Expensive for quality of rooms and facilities

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Roseanna • couple • gb
5
Cons:

Very expensive for quality of room and facilities

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • gb
7
Food at the restaurant was very good
Pros:

Friendly staff good location spa area was nice

Cons:

1st room wasn’t to our liking but changed to one with air con
Unfortunately there was an issue with the bath towels but was sorted

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Beautiful location

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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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