Talbooth House & Spa

Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Dates

November 2025

7

December 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Talbooth House & Spa is a tranquil rural retreat with a peaceful garden, outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a poolside bar. The on-site spa offers deep-tissue massages, and two restaurants serve delicious meals. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Hot tub
Pool
Pet-friendly

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Free minibar items

Smart TV

Ceiling fan

Premium bedding

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Ceiling fan

Memory foam mattress

Valley view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free minibar items

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Memory foam bed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Ceiling fan

Crib/infant bed

Memory foam mattress

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Free minibar items

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Ceiling fan

Memory foam bed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Heating

Ceiling fan

Crib/infant bed

Memory foam mattress

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stratford Road, Talbooth House & Spa, Colchester, England, CO7 6HN

What's nearby

Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Flatford Mill - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
University of Essex - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
Colchester Castle Park - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
Beth Chatto Garden - 13 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Wooden Fender - ‬5 min drive
‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Boathouse Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Station Buffet - ‬7 min drive
‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Talbooth House & Spa

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 on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi, with a 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 sunloungers 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 guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as free stocked minibars and bathrobes.

Other amenities include:

Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

Jack's Bar
milsoms
Talbooth Restaurant

Things to do

Full-service spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Sauna

Family friendly

Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

6 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Front entrance ramp
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV with premium channels
Streaming services

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar
Restaurant dining guides

More

Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35.0 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 27.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
Pet fee: GBP 35.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 35.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Talbooth House Spa

Talbooth House & Spa Hotel

Talbooth House & Spa Colchester

Talbooth House & Spa Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does Talbooth House & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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 at Talbooth House & Spa?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Talbooth House & Spa located?

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

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Talbooth House & Spa Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

22 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail

17 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

29 Jun 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Christine

9 Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

18 Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Jul 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

6 Jul 2024

10 Oct 2023

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