Talbooth House & Spa

Property class: 4

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At Talbooth House & Spa, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at Talbooth Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a sauna.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

A bedroom with a zebra-patterned headboard, a bedside table with a book, a large mirror, and a small round table.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Colchester, Talbooth House & Spa is in a rural area. Dedham Vale and High Woods Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Green Island Gardens Ardleigh and Brantham Leisure Centre. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Colchester Leisure World are also worth visiting. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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Stratford Road, Talbooth House & Spa, Colchester, England, CO7 6HN

What's nearby

  • A house by a calm river with reflections of trees and a duck swimming.
    Dedham Vale
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A white house with a red roof by a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Flatford Mill
    10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.
    Colchester Castle Park
    22 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Essex
    19 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station
    13 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fields Farm Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Jubilee Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • The Crown
    4 min drive
  • Wooden Fender
    5 min drive
  • Paddy & Scott’s
    7 min drive

About this property

Talbooth House & Spa

  • Upscale hotel in a rural location
  • Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Talbooth House & Spa. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at Talbooth Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a sauna.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and massage treatment rooms
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free stocked minibars and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
    • Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Does Talbooth House & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Talbooth House & Spa?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talbooth House & Spa on Oct 27, 2026 start from $300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Talbooth House & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 35.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Talbooth House & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Talbooth House & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Talbooth House & Spa located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. Dedham Vale and RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Talbooth House & Spa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful setting, very helpful staff, lovely hotel excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room staff very good breakfast was excellent spa was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were exceptional and the place was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super luxurious! Couldn't ask for more. The staff are amazing. The property is breaktaking and the spa facilities are wonderful! Also make sure to visit both restaurants as they both serve super tasty food. Hope to make it a yearly trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, food was great! 10/10 stay would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Stay

This was an absolutely perfect stay, beautiful room, amazing service and great food at Milsoms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful place, staff were exceptional made you feel very welcome. The food is very nice and a nice pool and spa to unwind and relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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An amazing night with incredible staff and food highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed every second of our stay and the staff couldn’t have done enough for us. Fully recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very pleased with my stay. Lovely staff and very helpful. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious room - staff very helpful- beautiful surroundings - lovely breakfast - asked to extend room for 1 hour and no quibble. Even an electric charge point - sadly did not get to experience the spa. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

The staff were all excellent - helpful, solicitous and in all occasions went above and beyond. Property & room were beautiful. Food was brilliant. Will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We had the most wonderful stay at this boutique hotel. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and we had a lovely room - Masefield, which had a large sitting area, a patio and a large bathroom. Will certainly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Simply amazing. From we were greeted at reception we were made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The Pool House and Spa was made extra special by the brilliant weather we had this weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A late booking as staying close by the night before. Perfect. Facilities are great, bonus having pool and outside hot tub and sauna. Staff went above and and very friendl. Highly recommend and will go again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
There are so many elements that are great about this hotel - the large bathrooms, magazines and book in the rooms (so rare now), the Jo Loves products in the bathroom, the fresh milk in the fridge! B U T the place needs more staff, there was only one person who was front of house at any time - managing the bar, driving the shuttle to / from the restaurant. It shows - the carpets on the stairs were not hoovered and the place is a bit sadder for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Sublime

This was a wonderful experience, very friendly staff who were always ready to help, offering glasses of chilled water in the spacious and well-furnished public rooms and alcohol in the evenings. We stayed in the large Shakespeare room, often used as a Bridal Suite. The spa is great, with a good sized pool, a jacuzzi and unusual sauna. Really good breakfasts served in bedrooms and at the nearby sister-hotel Milsoms. The fine dining at the main restaurant on the nearby River Stour was sublime, with exquisite food, terrific service, a knowledgeable sommelier and wonderful ambience at tables outside under large parasols. Staff offer free shuttle service to and from both restaurants whenever required. A super weekend, we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
Overall a nice property, nice amenities and setting. Some of the decor not to my taste (black fur bead throw a little gaudy). A nice sized room but bathroom floor coverings not the best quality and could feel rickety floor boards underneath. We were a little disappointed with the rules and service we received regarding the spa. Upon checking out in the morning were asked our plans for the day and clearly stated to reception we intended to use the spa. We did this but after a couple of hours we were approached by a member of staff informing us we should have paid £25 per person to use the spa the following day and would have to leave immediately. I find this a particular bugbear of mine with hotels and hospitality venues and really shows the ones worth returning to and not. I firmly believe the facilities outside of the room should be available to use for guests on the day they check out. Small gesture that goes along way. Especially in this case as it was clearly an incredibly quiet day (there was one other couple in the entire place) a judgment call could have been made rather than the rude attitude taken. This is the major difference for me between a place that is there to enhance their guests stay and one just looking at them as a monetary number. We were about to order lunch which they subsequently missed out on. In my opinion if you look after one the other looks after itself and vice versa. Based on this would not recommend and would not return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant service, very good stay

Fabulous service, couldn’t fault that. A few suggestions, for £27.50 pp I would expect breakfast to be cooked freshly, it was very lukewarm from the hot plates. A small point but the room key attachment being a silicon spoon made no sense or representation to the brand? The staircase carpet was quite dirty on arrival. You can see the building being a bit jaded in parts. The patio area on Tennyson was hugely uninspiringWe did have a very nice stay 4* rather than 5* which we had hoped for, sorry. Once again though the service was outstanding from reception to the spa to Milsoms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing! Me and my fiancée Steph came to stay for one night after having done our food tasting at the Talbooth Restaurant for our wedding. Amazing food, staff were really welcoming and friendly. Breakfast to the room in the morning was a nice touch and having the ability to be driven from place to place with their car was very helpful. The spa was lovely and all round we had a great stay and experience. Would stay again and again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful stay, lovely location and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024