We recently stayed at The Talbooth Hotel & Spa in Dedham after finding a great offer through Secret Escapes, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience.
From the moment we arrived, the welcome was pleasant and friendly. We were offered a complimentary soft drink in the lovely, comfortable lounge, which was made even more inviting by the open gas fire. It was the perfect start to our stay.
Our room was beautiful, cosy, and exceptionally warm – in fact, we even had to open the window, which is always a good sign of comfort. Everything felt relaxing and thoughtfully prepared.
Dinner at the Talbooth Restaurant was amazing. The food was incredible, with generous portion sizes and excellent quality. We also enjoyed a lovely bottle of red wine #715 which wasn't cheap but what you would expect for such a high-end establishment.
The hotel also provides a courtesy shuttle to the restaurant, which was a really nice touch and made getting there easy and convenient.
We also made use of the spa facilities, which included a heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. The pool was only just bearable for a short dip as it was quite cool, but the jacuzzi was a perfect temperature and very relaxing. The sauna was somewhat disappointing as it was very small, only comfortably accommodating about four people, which meant we had to wait for it to become available.
The only real letdown was the towels provided at the spa. They were not quite up to the standard you would expect from such a luxury venue. I feel if this was remedied the redult would be very positive.
Breakfast at Milsoms was enjoyable and a lovely way to end our short break in a pleasant atmosphere and a good selection of food.
Overall, our stay was truly enjoyable. The warm welcome, beautiful room, outstanding food, and relaxing spa experience made it a memorable break, and we would definitely return again in the future.