Dedham Hall

Dedham, Essex

There is ‘nothing chichi’ about Wendy and Jim Sarton’s 15th-century manor house, which stands in ‘pleasantly rural, overgrown tranquillity’ in gardens where rabbits skitter. More

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Good Hotel Guide Review

There is ‘nothing chichi’ about Wendy and Jim Sarton’s 15th-century manor house, which stands in ‘pleasantly rural, overgrown tranquillity’ in gardens where rabbits skitter. Lounges have a country, comfy, lived-in feel, with exposed beams, open fires, squashy sofas. Bedrooms are traditionally styled, with a ‘comfortable bed, high-quality linen’. One Guide insider noted a hint of eccentricity, but enjoyed his stay. Another was plied with tea and home-made brownies in ‘a private parlour with a bright fire’ on arrival. If you come with children, he advises, this is the ideal rural retreat. But the special appeal is to artists, who can take residential courses here in the heart of Constable country. At night Wendy cooks a three-course dinner – typical dishes include beef fillet with wild mushrooms and red wine, pan-fried lemon sole, mushroom and cream-cheese pancake. Vegans should consult before booking. Service is ‘prompt and courteous’, wine is affordable. In the morning, ‘buttery scrambled  eggs and home-baked bread’ are served on  ‘attractive vintage china’. It’s a perfect prelude  to a visit to the Munnings Art Museum half  a mile away.

Hotel details

Address

Brook Street
Dedham
Colchester
Essex
CO7 6AD
England

Telephone

01206 323027

Bedrooms

20. 16 in annexe around art studio, some on ground floor suitable for disabled.

Open

all year except Christmas–New Year.

Facilities

2 lounges, bar, dining room, studio, in-room TV (terrestrial), 6-acre grounds (pond, gardens, fields), lounge and dining room wheelchair accessible.

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

allowed in some bedrooms, not in public rooms.

Credit cards

MC, Visa.

Prices

per room B&B single £80, double £130, D,B&B single £110, double £190. À la carte/fixed-price dinner, for residents only (or by prior arrangement), £35.

Good Hotel Guide articles about
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East Anglian Daily Times: 10 of the top hotels to visit in Suffolk and North Essex in 2019

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Comments about Dedham Hall

We had an excellent stay despite fairly poor weather. Wendy and Jim managed the difficult roles of welcoming, informality and homely atmosphere with great service and professionality. We felt it to be homely but not intrusive to privacy. The attention to detail was superb-a fire was lit in the lounge when we were the only guests just in case we wanted to use it; we did. The food was of high quality freshly cooked, piping hot and ample portions. The breakfast was particularly impressive. - Jonathan and Angela Dare - September 2020

The whole family (two adults and four children) enjoyed our stay. We arrived when it was pitch black outside even though it was only four o'clock. We were shown to our own parlour with a bright fire and given homemade brownie and tea. It was one of the cosiest places l have been to with squashy sofas and paintings - Sybille Raphael - January 2017

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Last updated: October, 2019. Information from the 2020 Good Hotel Guide

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