Following the restoration of the stunning Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich supported by the Lottery Heritage Fund, we were really keen to...
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Whether you’re seeking a peaceful sanctuary to recharge, or an adventurous escape to ignite your spirit, The Gatehouse in the heart of...
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Corporate guests were welcomed for the unveiling of our new video wall, sound system and lighting upgrade in the Hangar. The Hangar…
The 2023 MH&R Golf Day teed off at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club with 19 returning teams, competing for the esteemed Milsom Hotels…
The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall has recently undergone a full lighting, sound and AV upgrade revolutionising the event scene in Suffolk...
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Need some Father’s Day inspiration? See our special menus and gift ideas to help make Dad feel special. Feast of Rugby…
It is always a delight to promote anyone in our organisation, but especially so when it facilitates a new management structure to…
Thrilled to receive news that The Pier in Harwich has received a 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. The coveted award celebrates businesses…
This summer, escape to the picturesque landscapes of Suffolk & Essex, where rich cultural history, scenic settings and endless adventures await….
Unique, spacious, private house. As you pull into the drive at milsoms Kesgrave Hall you will have noticed Hills Building Group busy at work...
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The hotel industry has witnessed a notable consumer trend in recent years: the increasing popularity of multi-stop holidays and experience-based stays. This…
If you love hiking and want to experience a unique combination of great views, countryside adventures, fresh sea air, luxury hotel rooms…
Guests now have access to EV chargers when visiting all properties in the Milsom Hotels & Restaurants Group following the installation of…
We were delighted to be featured in a recent Telegraph article by travel writer William Cook, who describes Dedham Vale as a...
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2023 brings a Marathon bug as several members of the team have decided to take part in the London Marathon in April…
After weeks of working wonders in a temporary marquee kitchen on the terrace, our chefs are glad to be back in their…
Looking for the best way to treat a special lady this Mother’s Day? We have plenty of great gift ideas to help…
Milsom Hotels sent Andrew Hirst, Andy Thurston, Fraser Rowe, Florian Ruel & Rachel Howard (3 head chefs, pastry chef and event manager)...
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2023 will be an exciting year for milsoms Kesgrave Hall! It has been 15 years since we opened Kesgrave Hall, and we...
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Charlie Milsom & Freddie Towne just embarked on an epic 8-day tour from Geneva to London, raising an impressive £18,495 for Alzheimer’s…
We were delighted to host The Brilliant Breakfast for The Prince’s Trust – Women Supporting Women in the Hangar at milsoms Kesgrave...
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Apprenticeships are an excellent way for those who wish to set foot on a journey into a hospitality career, while working towards...
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Andrew Thurston was promoted to Head Chef at The Pier back in May 2022. Andrew joined the Milsom Group back in 2016…
Back in May, Fraser Rowe was promoted to Head Chef at milsoms. Fraser started at milsoms as an apprentice back in 2008…
Great to see so many local businesses at our fourth annual Business Showcase event last Thursday. Our Talbooth networking event run by Sue...
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Milsom Hotels & Restaurants will be closing throughout our usual lunch service for the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II on Monday…
Jack's bar has been nominated for Best Boutique Hotel Bar at the Boutique Hotelier awards. Click here to submit your vote ...
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A significant moment in Harwich's rich history has been memorialised with the unveiling of the new Kindertransport statue on Harwich Quay. This...
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An excellent atmosphere at The Pier today as the Tall Ships Youth Trust voyage sets off from Harwich. This long-awaited project initially…
At Talbooth House & Spa we know how important a good night’s sleep is to ensure that all our guests are able…
With a record field of 22 teams playing at Colchester Golf Club for the Talbooth Platinum Golf Day, aided and abetted by…
Talbooth Restaurant in Dedham raises £70,700 for ABF, The Soldiers Charity. The Talbooth Platinum Festival billed as ‘seven days of spectacular events…
Things to do this Spring in Suffolk, all within easy reach of Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. To celebrate these glorious longer Spring days...
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The annual Golf Day is always one of the favourite days in our diary, this year is no exception as we celebrate…
Harwich was recently included in The Times article ‘The 6 seaside towns everyone’s going to be talking about this summer’. The article…
Join us for lunch in the Garden Room at Talbooth House & Spa on Thursday 19th May and pick up a few…
The Grand National Lunch is back for 2022 in the Marquee at the Talbooth Restaurant As usual, Pridmores will be the on-site bookie,…
Breaking news: We are delighted to confirm that we will be holding two Marquee BBQ’s this year at Talbooth Restaurant! As we…
Are you planning a wedding and looking for a fabulous venue, then come and join us at our Wedding Open Weekend! Milsom…
In readiness for the opening of the new Spa facility on 4th April, Milsom Hotels are happy to announce the rebranding of…
Have you heard about the exciting extension to the day spa at Maison Talbooth? We’re adding three brand new treatment rooms ‘poolside’…
Pride of Britain Hotels, a collection of Britain’s finest, independently-owned hotels, is delighted to announce that Paul Milsom, owner of Maison Talbooth,…
If you are looking for an excuse to a stay in your favourite Milsom Hotel, then look no further as this is…
The clocks have changed which means darker evenings, and it won’t be long until we start thinking of Christmas; including the perennial question of what gift…
Now a firm favourite in the Kesgrave Hall Christmas Itinerary; the Comedy Lunch has developed quite a following. In 2019 we were…
Maison Talbooth are counting the days until work starts on their exciting new spa extension to The Treatment Rooms at the Pool…
Wedding Showcase in The Hangar, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Saturday 16th October, 10.00am to 3.00pm Join us for bubbles, canapes & wedding chat! If…
We were delighted to read the blog post from the Edge Hotel School which ran a Q&A with Jess Counsell who is…
WE’VE ADDED A TOUCH OF MAGIC AT MILSOM HOTELS! We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Michael J…
With a busy summer ahead, the kitchen at Le Talbooth are looking to recruit a full time Chef de Partie. This role…
Milsom Hotels and Restaurants are delighted to announce two important promotions at Le Talbooth in Dedham. Andrew Hirst has been promoted to…
Le Talbooth are delighted to be hosting a special afternoon with Peter Shilton OBE and Steph Shilton in the Marquee on Sunday,…
Milsom Weddings are delighted to announce they are holding two Open Days in May at Le Talbooth and Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. We…
Harwich was in the news this weekend; firstly in the Spectator where the town was mentioned alongside nine others including Abbotsbury in…
There’s business and there’s Milsom Business and we firmly believe that work should be enjoyable so we’re delighted to confirm that we’ll…
Milsom Hotels are delighted to announce that The Treatment Rooms at Maison Talbooth and The Spa Kesgrave Hall will be re-opening their…
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Ipswich is lucky to have a superb National Trust Property just minutes away near Woodbridge in Suffolk….
We were surprised and delighted to hear that our managing director Paul Milsom had been nominated in the GQ Food & Drink…
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday; we are delighted (and excited) to let you know that Le Talbooth, Milsoms, The Pier…
Following on from the Government announcement last week the whole of Essex and Suffolk moved into Tier 4 on Boxing Day; and we…
What are you doing this Christmas? That is the question that everyone seems to ask at this time of year! If you…
Tom Booton started at Le Talbooth aged just 15, he has now gone on to become the head chef of The Grill…
Milsom Hotels are delighted to announce that our restaurants, hotels and spas have been given the green light to throw open our…
As we head towards December at breakneck speed, the reality has finally hit home that Christmas Parties as we know (and love)…
Essex moved into ‘Tier Two’ last weekend which means only members of one household are able to dine inside at Le Talbooth,…
Eat ‘out out’ at Le Talbooth in Dedham When Essex went into Tier Two on Saturday 17th October it meant a couple…
2020 was set to be a very special year for Harwich; it was the year that the town was going to celebrate…
‘Only Fifteen’ or ‘Lockdown Weddings’ whichever way you look at it this is a huge blow to so many people who have now…
We were delighted to host a visit from James Litston to the Dedham Vale at the beginning of September; James stayed at…
To our customers Thank you all so much for your amazing support of our restaurants and hotels over the summer. After nearly…
‘Staycation’ seems to be the word of the moment, with kids back to school and the sun still shining, it’s the perfect…
Autumn is a great time to visit the Dedham Vale; with this in mind Milsoms has put together two accommodation offers –…
The moment we have been waiting for has finally arrived and we are delighted to announce that both The Pier at Harwich…
We are delighted to announce that all our restaurants – Le Talbooth and Milsoms in Dedham, The Pier at Harwich and Milsoms…
Today marks the introduction of a significant VAT cut for Hospitality businesses’ across the country. This fantastic support from the Government is…
After much internal discussion and agonising over this with our team in light of the current climate, we have decided in the…
It is with great excitement that we are delighted to announce that Le Talbooth will be open from 12 noon on Saturday…
We have a date! The Pier is delighted to announce that they will re-open on Thursday 9th July at 12 noon The…
We are delighted to announce that Milsoms Kesgrave Hall will re-open on Saturday 4th July at 12 noon Milsoms Kesgrave Hall will…
At last! We are delighted to announce that Milsoms in Dedham will re-open on Saturday 4th July at 12 noon Milsoms will…
We were thrilled to see The Pier in Harwich named as one of Fiona Duncan's favourite British hotel rooms with a view...
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New for 2020; The Pier are delighted to welcome a different Shanty group into the NAVYARD on the first Sunday of each…
Join us in The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall on Saturday, 15th February, 2020 for our fabulous Valentine’s Ball. This will certainly…
Following on from the successful Fashion Shows in The Hangar, we couldn’t wait to organise another just before we launch of the…
Step back, relax and indulge in a delicious Christmas Afternoon Tea this December! Available every day at Maison Talbooth in Dedham, The…
Don’t miss the next sale in The Milsom Barn when all china, glass and kitchen ware will be selling with a 20%…
Christmas Party Nights in The Hangar: Possibly the most exciting party venue in Suffolk; the Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is great…
New Years Eve in The Hangar: The party to end all parties; this year treat yourself to the best New Years Eve…
Come and join us at Maison Talbooth on Tuesday 12th November for our special Christmas Spa Evening. Enjoy a glass or two…
The Hangar was buzzing on Thursday 26th September when Milsoms Kesgrave Hall held a Fashion Show to raise funds for charity. Supported...
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September has been an eventful month in the life of Milsom Hotels and on Thursday 27th September, we were delighted to learn…
Maison Talbooth in Dedham, Essex is delighted to announce the hotel has been awarded 4 Red stars at the AA annual award...
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It's official - Le Talbooth, flagship of the Essex-based restaurant and hotel group Milsom Hotels, is delighted to announce they were awarded...
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Milsoms in Dedham were delighted to hear they had been included in the Top 100 Restaurants in the UK by SquareMeal, the...
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Don’t miss our Halloween Party in The Hangar on Friday 1st November 2019 – it promises to be spook-tacular and is definitely…
There’s great excitement and a certain buzz in the air at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall this week as the build has ‘officially’ started…
Have you heard? The Pier are introducing a set lunch menu which will be available Sunday through to Friday from 12 noon…
What a fabulous title ‘Things to do in Harwich: Ships, Submarines and Seals’ – we were delighted to read the review of…
We really enjoyed reading a Q&A with Geraldine Milsom ‘the woman behind Milsom Hotels’ in the East Anglian Daily Times this week…
We are always delighted to see a great review of one of our properties and so were thrilled to receive a lovely…
Following on from the successful Fashion Show we held in The Hangar in 2017, we couldn’t wait to organise another one. For…
Maison Talbooth is an amazing country house hotel on the north Essex/ Suffolk border and is perfect for small intimate weddings; but…
Teaching your children to swim is one of the most rewarding things a parent can do. It’s a landmark moment for you…
If you are recently engaged, looking for a venue or wedding inspiration, then come and see us in The Hangar at Milsoms…
Recently engaged? Looking for a fabulous venue or for some wedding inspiration? Then come and see us in the Marquee at Le…
Looking for a part-time or full time job? Then come and meet the Milsom Hotels team in the marquee at Le Talbooth…
And the winner is ... We are delighted to announce that Gary Rooke has been chosen as the 2018 Milsom Hotels 'Employee...
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The Hangar will be hosting its second Beertopia festival in March 2019 and if last year’s event was anything to go by,…
Le Talbooth, with its gently lit, oak-beamed dining room, is the perfect romantic spot to spoil that special someone this Valentine’s Day....
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Our winter newsletter landed on doorsteps just after Christmas and is packed with news stories, upcoming events and some great offers for...
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Christmas Parties Where should you host a Christmas party is probably the first question you ask when planning your celebration. Which Christmas...
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Is 2019 going to be the year for Whisky? Gin was very much the “in” drink for 2018 with so many varieties...
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For the best New Year's Eve in north Essex, join us at Le Talbooth in Dedham and really celebrate the start of...
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The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall was transformed into the Downton Abbey Ballroom on Saturday night as 200 guests commemorated the 100th…
Hot on the heels of a really successful open evening at Maison Talbooth; we are delighted to reveal the hotel’s next open…
If you’re planning a party for a special birthday or anniversary or looking for a intimate wedding venue then come and see…
It played a pivotal role in many campaigns through the second World War and now a special limited edition of the famous…
Join us in The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 for the annual Christmas Comedy Lunch, which is…
Save the date for the BEST wedding show in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk! The date is Sunday 17th March 2019 in The Hangar at Milsoms…
RELAX BY THE RIVERSIDE Set in an idyllic setting beside the river Stour, our luxury riverside cottage, Idle Waters is a timber...
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The lanes and roads around Dedham are alive to the sound of running feet of Team Dedham as people take part in…
With Autumn just around the corner, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall are planning their next Wedding Open Day in The Hangar on Sunday 7th…
Maison Talbooth was delighted to receive this brilliant review in Travel Begins at 40 read it in full here Roger Hermiston and Eileen…
Maison Talbooth was delighted to be named as a new entry in the Hoteliers’ Hotels List for 2018. Three years ago, Sky…
We have received a lovely review from one of our guests, Katie, who enjoyed a cycle ride using our hire bikes followed…
Over the past three years, Paul Milsom and Milsom Hotels have been supporting our local hospital to raise money for the Cancer Centre Campaign, a…