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Talbooth House & Spa

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Reception
Classic Room | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free minibar

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Flatford Mill - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • University of Essex - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 13 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manningtree Mistley Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wooden Fender - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - Ardleigh - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shepherd & Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinners Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manningtree Station Buffet - ‬7 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 deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and outdoor furniture
  • 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

Languages

English

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 transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 for adults and 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

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).

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Talbooth House & Spa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stunning property, food was great! 10/10 stay would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

Wonderful place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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 and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024