Maison Talbooth – Dedham

Dedham, Constable Country · ★★★★★ 4.9 (177 reviews) 12 suites · Pool house · River Stour views · Luxury boutique · From £250 B&B\

Maison Talbooth is a discreet 5-star gem in the heart of Constable Country, a 12-suite country-house hotel overlooking the River Stour’s willow-fringed bends. Part of the Talbooth group (sister to the famed Le Talbooth restaurant), it occupies a Georgian rectory extended with modern elegance, offering an intimate, romantic haven amid Dedham Vale’s AONB—famed for inspiring John Constable’s masterpieces.

Suites are the stars: spacious sanctuaries with handcrafted furniture, limestone bathrooms with freestanding tubs, and private balconies framing the vale’s pastoral scenes. The Signature Suite features a log fire and outdoor hot tub for ultimate seclusion. The Pool House— a glass-walled pavilion—provides heated infinity pool, steam room, and couples’ treatments using organic lines. Dining emphasises seasonality: breakfast with smoked salmon from Orford Ness, or light lunches of Dedham Vale beef tartare, with complimentary mini-bars stocked with local gins.

Ideal for honeymoons or anniversaries, Maison pairs with Flatford Mill visits or Stour Valley walks. Complimentary bikes and croquet enhance the leisurely vibe, with free parking and discreet service ensuring privacy.

Pros

• Exquisite suites with vale views
• Private pool house for exclusive use
• Romantic, intimate scale
• Seamless integration with Le Talbooth dining

Cons

• High-end pricing reflects exclusivity
• Remote for non-drivers (taxis to Colchester £20)