Maison Talbooth, Colchester

A country house hotel located in the heart of the Dedham Vale near Kesgrave and Ipswich in Suffolk.

Twelve superb suites with super king size beds, goose feather duvets, Egyptian cotton sheets, huge white fluffy towels, mini bars and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel facilities available to all guests staying at the hotel and to visitors who have booked a Spa Day include:

• day spa
• tennis court with views across the Dedham Vale to Stratford St Mary
• hot tub
• outdoor pool (heated to 85°all year round)
• pool house complex

The pool house complex is the swimming pool complete with outdoor hot tub, decking, covered stoop with log burning fire (perfect for cooler summer evenings). Inside the pool house there is a dining area (complete with kitchen) which can be used for meetings, exclusive use and house parties. There are also showers, changing areas and a fully stocked bar.

During your stay make sure you book a relaxing massage, facial or manicure in our new Day Spa.

The Garden Room restaurant at Maison Talbooth is one of the latest additions with superb views over the Dedham Vale. Hotel guests and local visitors alike are more than welcome to have lunch in the Garden Room where the emphasis is light salads and healthy snacks.

Our sister hotel "milsoms", is just a few hundred metres down the road also provides 'global' cuisine as well as daily specials that take full advantage of the local, seasonal produce available throughout the year.