Talbooth House and Spa

Talbooth House and Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns Talbooth House and Spa?

Talbooth House and Spa is owned and operated by Milsom Hotels, a family-run hospitality group established in 1952. The company owns several hotels and restaurants across Essex and Suffolk, including the renowned Talbooth Restaurant located nearby.

How do you get to Talbooth House and Spa?

Talbooth House and Spa is situated at Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HN. It is approximately a 90-minute drive from London and easily accessible via the A12 road. For those using public transport, the nearest train station is Manningtree, which is about a 10-minute drive from the spa.

What is included in a spa day at Talbooth House and Spa?

What is included in a spa day at Talbooth House & Spa depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include an outdoor pool, open-air hot tub, infrared sauna. There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near Talbooth House and Spa?

Set in the perfect location for enjoying views across Constable’s countryside and the Dedham Vale, Talbooth House and Spa is well located for exploring the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby attractions include:

• Dedham: A charming village known for its art galleries and antique shops.
• Flatford Mill: Famous for its association with painter John Constable.
• Colchester: England's oldest recorded town, offering historical sites and shopping.
• Manningtree: A quaint town with riverside walks and local pubs.

When was the Talbooth House and Spa built?

Talbooth House and Spa, formerly Maison Talbooth, was acquired by Gerald Milsom in 1969 and established as a luxury hotel. The Talbooth Restaurant, which is now located in the same property, was bought by Milsom in 1952 as a tearoom. Meanwhile, the spa was renovated and expanded in April 2022.

What amenities does the Talbooth House and Spa have?

Talbooth House and Spa is a luxurious, four-star hotel, and part of the Milsom Hotel and Restaurant collection. It has 12 individually styled bedrooms, each named after an English poet. Breakfast is served in your room or at the nearby Milsoms restaurant, a five-minute walk or short trip in the courtesy car away. For dinner, the Talbooth Restaurant has three AA Rosettes for its riverside restaurant.

There’s a tennis court in the grounds, while spa facilities include an outdoor pool, open-air hot tub, infrared sauna. There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a collection of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

Talbooth House and Spa

• As a 16th-century listed building, the hotel doesn't have designated disabled bedrooms
• There are, however, five bedrooms on the ground floor, all five are spacious with walk in showers
• Two disabled parking bays
• Ramp to front entrance
• Disabled toilet facilities
• River Room Restaurant, lounge and bar areas are on the ground floor
• Two steps to terrace but ramp access via car park and garden
• There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor

Milsom's Restaurant

• Two allotted disabled parking bays plus a drop off point
• A ramp to front door
• Restaurant, bar, private dining room and lounge are all on the ground floor with no steps
• Disabled toilet facilities
• Designated ground floor bedroom with disabled facilities

What are the food and drink options at Talbooth House and Spa?

Breakfast is served in your room or at the nearby Milsoms restaurant, a five-minute walk or short trip in the courtesy car away. For dinner, the Talbooth Restaurant has three AA Rosettes for its riverside restaurant.

How many treatment rooms are there at Talbooth House and Spa?

There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Talbooth House and Spa is 3pm, while check-out is 11am. The spa is open from 9am until 6pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.