The clocks have changed which means darker evenings, and it won’t be long until we start thinking of Christmas and the perennial question of what…
A visit to The Treatment Rooms at Maison Talbooth is great anytime of year especially this July when you can take advantage…
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The Pier at Harwich were delighted to be approached by team coach, Ivan Henderson to see if we would be interested in sponsoring…
The Ultimate Aromatherapy Experience The Treatment Rooms at Maison Talbooth are delighted to announce their new range of facials and massage treatments….
We saw this rather gorgeous photo recently of the Garden Room at Maison Talbooth set up for a civil wedding ceremony and…
ALL TICKETS SOLD! We have places available for this Sunday’s (19th July) Riverside Barbecue at Le Talbooth – but be quick as…
Take the work out of holding a party, by letting us do all the planning. Our team from The Hangar at Kesgrave…
Havergate is a small island in the River Ore in Suffolk and is famous for its breeding avocets and terns, which can…
STOP PRESS: Le Talbooth are also having an open evening on Thursday 3rd September from 4.30 to 8.30pm. Details to follow – We…
Guests staying at Kesgrave Hall or Milsoms can get a 20% discount on tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Jimmy’s Farm…
The Pier at Harwich was delighted to see they were listed as one of the Telegraph’s Britain’s Best Seaside Hotels. This great…
We have over 200 cyclists arriving late afternoon at The Pier in Harwich on Tuesday, 23rd June. They are taking part in…
We were delighted to receive a certificate from TripAdvisor this week entitled ‘Hall of Fame’. Kesgrave Hall won this accolade for one…
We love our grounds at Kesgrave Hall and thanks to Horizon Landscapes and the in-house team, the grounds are looking fabulous at…
The Hangar at Kesgrave Hall is a beautiful and unique wedding venue in Suffolk and we’d love you to join us for…
A Royal Mail study has told the nation what we at Milsom Hotels & Restaurants already know – that Kesgrave is one…
If you are looking for a great massage then the Hydrotherm set of massages in the Treatment Rooms at Maison Talbooth could…
We are lucky to have Kathleen, an electric river boat, available to hire at Le Talbooth during the summer. If you’d like…
The popular foot ferry which has been in use for over 100 years to link Essex and Suffolk has been saved from…
The Hangar at Kesgrave Hall was the scene of a fabulous party to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day on Friday…
Maison Talbooth was featured in the social pages of The Times last weekend after hosting a fabulous wedding during April. Caroline Hutchins…
The Pier in Harwich is the perfect destination for cyclists exploring Essex and we’re sure you’ll enjoy our refreshing drinks and refueling…
If you’re searching for the perfect wedding venue or simply seeking inspiration for your special day, then make sure you don’t miss…
If you’re looking for the perfect wedding or event venue this summer then the Marquee at Le Talbooth could be just what…
We all know that Maison Talbooth is a fashionable place and so it came as no surprise when this great hotel was…
Enterprise, enthusiasm and education were on the menu when a group of youngsters took part in a special cookery workshop at The…
If you’re searching for a great venue to get married then look no further than Le Talbooth or Maison Talbooth. These two…
We are pleased to announce that Sue Tasker has joined our team to head up Corporate Sales across the Milsom group. She…
Did you know we’ll be joined by ballroom dance star Marleen Suurmeijer (So You Think You Can Dance) and her partner Omar…
If you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue or simply seeking inspiration for your big day, then join us at our Spring…
With Mothering Sunday fast approaching on Sunday 15th March, there’s lots of ways (and ideas) to show your Mum what she means…
Why not capture your stay with us at Maison Talbooth with a complimentary shoot with North Norfolk visuals? What better time to…
There’s still time to get your hands on a ticket to the best party in Suffolk in 2015 – but be quick…
One of the greatest masterpieces of British art, John Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831, is on display at Ipswich’s Christchurch…
We’re delighted to be able to share with you a series of forthcoming events which will be taking place at Le Talbooth….
Our popular Riverside Barbecues are back again this year, starting from Sunday 7th June and running until early September. We’ve even arranged…
Milsom Hotels and Restaurants are pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Skerritt as the new restaurant Head Chef at milsoms Kesgrave…
If you’re looking to spoil someone special this Valentine’s Day then we have two fabulous menu options which are sure to impress….
You may remember a story from a couple of years ago when four diners enjoyed a £520 dinner at milsoms before making…
The Women’s Tour of Britain returns to Suffolk this year after a successful inaugural event in 2014. The international women’s cycling stage-race…
Forget the clichés and instead discover the beautiful countryside and coastline as you explore the undulating Essex landscape. That’s exactly what Sybilla…
Whether you’re planning a relaxing break at Maison Talbooth or considering dining at Le Talbooth, make sure you read our latest fabulous…
A Milsom Hotels voucher is the perfect gift for everyone and can be used at all of our properties. Here are a…
We were delighted to receive some great reviews of the Milsom Hotels & Restaurants properties in the travel section of the Telegraph…
Autumn Wedding Show In The Hangar at Kesgrave Hall Sunday, October 5th, from 10:30am until 3:00pm. Thinking of getting married and have…
As part of her article into the Constable exhibition which opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum last weekend, The Evening Standard’s…
The Pier has received a great online review in the Huffington Post – and we’re sure it’ll tempt you to pay a…
Just got engaged and can’t wait until you walk down the aisle? Why not come along to our wedding show at Le…
There’s a huge amount of interest in Dedham with the opening of the fantastic new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum…
After 60 years working for the Milsom family, chef Terry Barber has finally hung up his chef whites and retired from the…
To celebrate the ‘Constable: The Making of a Master’ exhibition which runs at the V&A Museum in London from mid-September 2014 to…
Paul Milsom completed his Ice Bucket Challenge recently and we wanted to make sure all our guests and fans got the chance…
Enjoy a superb 3 hour morning sail along the river Orwell on board the Viking Mariner yacht Viking Blue. Coffee and pastries…
Nicolai Portelli shows you how to make Le Talbooth’s famous blackberry marzipan cocktail in our latest YouTube video. The video was filmed…
We were recently approached by Gordon Hardy from the Outdoor Hire Company suggesting that our guests might like to hire a bike…
Pupils from Kesgrave High School were given a special insight into the hospitality industry at milsoms Kesgrave Hall. As part of a…
The famous Dedham Vale artist John Constable will be the subject of a special exhibition to be hosted by the Victoria &…
Visit The Pier during the popular Festival of the Arts in Harwich and you can take advantage of a great dining and…
Paul Milsom showed his pedal power earlier this month by taking part in the first stage of a charity bike ride in…
We’re delighted to be able to tell you that Maison Talbooth has been included in the Telegraph Travel website’s Best British Hotels…
At Milsom Hotels & Restaurants we’re committed to giving our guests the best experience during their stays and so we’re delighted to…
We’re delighted to announce that The Pier has received a fabulous 9/10 review from the Daily Telegraph’s travel and hotel expert Fiona…
The BBC’s popular Springwatch programme has announced it is moving to a new base – on the doorstep of Milsom Hotels and…
Sunday 18th May 11.00am to 3.00pm Open Day in the Marquee at Le Talbooth Join us in the Marquee at Le Talbooth…
The Suffolk Coast is one of the most glorious vacation spots to be found in the United Kingdom. It’s a popular destination…
The UK’s first international women’s cycling stage-race takes place this month, with two of the five stages going through Suffolk. This exciting…
Its BBQ time again! Our ever popular Riverside BBQs start on Sunday 8th June and then every Sunday throughout the summer (in August…
This year will see the third Hopkins International Polo in Suffolk take place and we are delighted to reveal Milsom Catering will be…
If you are spending any time on the north Essex/Suffolk border in the future, then you might want to make a stop…
Make sure you join us at Le Talbooth in Dedham on Sunday, April 6, for an exclusive wedding show to help you…
If you’re searching for a unique wedding venue that offers a variety of fabulous photo opportunities, then The Pier in Harwich is…
We’re very pleased to reveal that milsoms in Dedham has received a fantastic five-star review from respected travel website Our Man On…
If you’ve been wondering whether to visit The Pier then take a look at this recent review we’ve received and we’re sure…
We were delighted to see a great review of Kesgrave Hall featuring on the Triptease website and wanted to share it with…
We’re delighted to unveil the new look of the Hangar at Kesgrave Hallfollowing its recent redevelopment – making it one of East…
We’re delighted to say that we recently received a visit from Kerry Christiani on behalf of the respected travel review website ‘Our…
Our flagship restaurant, Le Talbooth, has received a wonderful review from travel website ‘Our Man On The Ground’. Award-winning travel writer Kerry…
During January, February and March we’re offering a special one-off promotion which will only be available to MH&R Card holders. Receive 2 for…
Henry Blofeld, the legendary cricket commentator came to Le Talbooth in Dedham in October last year and regaled a packed restaurant with…
Following on from last year’s successful ‘Tour de Tendring’ we have decided to take to our bikes again to raise money for…
Milsom Hotels are proud supporters of the Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Auction & Ball which aims to raise £1,000,000 for the Sir Bobby…
Our Managing Director Paul Milsom is being arrested on Tuesday October 15th to raise awareness and funds for the Ormiston Children and…
The best bit about this break is the sooner you book, the better the room! Hopefully the sunshine will continue throughout September….
This sounds like a great idea to us! Our Christmas Party nights in the Hangar during December 2013 are proving really popular….
Plenty it seems! The afternoon teas (served every day between 3.00 – 5.00pm) have proved to be really popular at Kesgrave Hall….
Milsom Hotels and Restaurants Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hirst as the new Head Chef of Le Talbooth,…
Monday is set to be 28°C! Book today and make the most of the glorious weather! We won’t tell the boss! Special…
Every chief bridesmaid wants to make their hens feel special, and the night an especially memorable event. If the idea of treating…
The release of a new film featuring Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens is set to catapult Mendham artist Sir Alfred Munnings back into…
The town of Ipswich has numerous fun and exciting events planned in June 2013. These events, which are open to the public, include concerts,…
The centenary of composer Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) will be commemorated by special events across the world – and you can experience it for…
Suffolk offers an impressive list of events in 2013 to keep locals and visitors entertained all year. One of the most picturesque…
Following on from last year’s successful event, fast and glamorous international polo returns to Trinity Park in Suffolk on Saturday 29th June. Organised by the…
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Ipswich is lucky to have a superb National Trust Property just minutes away near Woodbridge in Suffolk….
Easily the biggest event in the county calendar, the 182nd Suffolk Show is being held this year on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May…
Forty five cyclists were blessed with sunshine yesterday as they took part in the Milsom Hotels Charity Bike ride to raise funds…
The Hightide Festival 2013 in Halesworth, Suffolk runs from the 2-12 May and is the largest and most diverse programme yet with…
Kesgrave Hall, a beautiful 4* hotel near Ipswich in Suffolk have teamed up with Coopers County to offer their hotel guests a…
Ever wanted to weave your way through fields of flax, march through history, search for treasure or ramble through the countryside to…
At Milsom Hotels we are delighted to announce that we have a wedding fair coming up at Kesgrave Hall. Wedding Fair at Kesgrave…
At Milsom Hotels we are delighted to announce that we have a wedding fair coming up at Kesgrave Hall. Wedding Fair at Kesgrave…
On 30th April 2012, we aim (with the support of 150 riders) to cycle approximately 32 miles in aid of the Breakthrough Cancer…
We were thrilled to learn that we had won an award in the Real Critics’ Awards 2012 for Real Outstanding Independent Brand….
Maison Talbooth is delighted to welcome a new head chef to the hotel. Neil Arkley was previously at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall where…
The Electric Palace in Harwich is showing the latest Bond film, Skyfall for the next two weeks, showing times listed below: Skyfall…
Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Suffolk has now joined Maison Talbooth in Essex and milsoms with online booking for boutique hotel accommodation through…
2012 has been a busy year for Milsom Hotels, culminating in the launch of Recreate, a cookery book that celebrates 60 years…
We are delighted to announce that The Pier at Harwich has been awarded it’s fourth AA star. This award recognises the hotel’s…
We are delighted to announce that Aaron Skerritt, sous chef at Le Talbooth restaurant won the title ‘Chef of the Year’ in…
On Tuesday 9th October, at 12 noon, Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Suffolk,/a> are hosting a fringe event for the Aldeburgh Food and…
The Pier Hotel in Harwich has now joined Maison Talbooth and milsoms with online booking for hotel accommodation through our website. Using…
Our FIRST wedding fayre at Le Talbooth in Dedham… not to be missed! Come along and see our amazing marque beside the…
In honour of Le Talbooth’s 60th Anniversary, we are hosting an exclusive Special Bordeaux Fine Wine Dinner on Thursday 13th September 2012….
Join us any day at Suffolk’s Kesgrave Hall Hotel for afternoon tea between 3-5pm. The finest tea or a glass of Champagne…
The Best British Beach Break or ‘BBBB’ as we call it at Kesgarve Hall Hotel in Suffolk is a brand new break…
Have your own ‘mini Wimbledon’ at Maison Talbooth! Watch the tennis in the pool house or garden room with a Champagne afternoon…
From the first mention of the charity football match way back in October, we all knew that it would be an important…
Its BBQ time again! Our ever popular Riverside BBQ’s start on Sunday 10th June and then every Sunday throughout the summer (in…
This Sunday sees Mick Mills and George Burley returning to Portman Road to manage Milsom’s Maestros and Wheeler Wine Masters in a…
It’s time to take the dustcovers off your classic cars (pre 1970’s), polish the chrome and fuel up your supercars (any age)…
Colchester’s famous Food & Drink festival celebrates local and world wide food and drink. It is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013….
Join the celebrations at Le Talbooth throughout September, October and November with these two fantastic dining offers… The Exclusive 1952 Lunch Menu…
Former head chef of Le Talbooth Tom Bushell has moved to The Pier as head chef in the Harbourside Restaurant. After six…
Over the last five years or so we have worked hard to develop the Milsom Hotels and Restaurants brand. We’re delighted to…
Award winning Dedham restaurant, Le Talbooth welcomes an important customer for a celebration lunch tomorrow (Thursday 1st March). ‘Goldie’ Goldsmith is 100…
Our brasseries at Kesgrave Hall, milsoms in Dedham and the Ha’penny at The Pier offer an all-day menu. The full menu is…
WIN a romantic break for two at luxury Maison Talbooth, with three course dinner at Le Talbooth. To enter, simply ‘like’ us…
The view from Le Talbooth was like a picture postcard this morning with deep snow and ice on the river. Simply breathtaking!…
Sunday night saw a talented group of footballers play for selection in a one-off charity match to be held at Portman Road…
We were delighted to welcome Gemma Collins from the ITV2 show The Only Way is Essex or ‘TOWIE’ as it’s known to…
Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Ipswich was a good place for spotting well-known actors and actresses … Malin Akerman and John Cusak stayed…
We were delighted to hear that we had won the Online Marketing award in the 2011 Caterer & Hotelkeeper Web Awards. The…
On Monday some 30 members of staff and friends of Milsom Hotels joined together to support the Hospitality Action Cyclathon. The weather…
We were delighted to welcome two young carers from Colchester Carers Centre to Dedham last week. The visit followed a grant that…
Milsom Weddings on Facebook Calling all brides (and grooms and families!) past, present and future … we have just launched a new…
Milsom Hotels and Restaurants are now on YouTube! We’ll be posting videos for you to watch and share – starting with our…
The day spa at Maison Talbooth are delighted to announce the arrival of a new brand of innovative eye cosmetics. They will…
We are delighted to welcome Richard Barnes as the new General Manager at The Pier. Richard comes to us with a wealth…
School is out for summer so bring the kids to Suffolk and stay with us at Kesgrave Hall. There’s lots to do…
Last week we spent a happy hour or two at The Pier taking some new pictures of the delicious Harbourside food. Visually…
Fantastic review of Maison Talbooth in Travel Editor.com we just had to share it with you! To give you a taster, here’s…
Former Bucks Fizz member David van Day stayed at milsoms Kesgrave Hall over the weekend, he’s pictured here with his wife Sue…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new ‘Things to Do in Suffolk’ page, full of inspiring ideas of how to…
We had a brilliant day at Frinton Golf Club on what was definitely the hottest day of the year so far. The…
Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” (F. Scott Fitzgerald) We are thrilled to announce that…
Yesterday, the AA Inspector called at milsoms Kesgrave Hall and awarded them a well-deserved 4 stars. Congratulations must go to Garth, Sarah,…
Our Spring Fever breaks are a favourite at Milsom Hotels, we’re getting booked up for the months of March and April –…
We’re delighted that our restaurant manager at Kesgrave Hall Katherine Daines is running the London Marathon on Sunday 17th April. Kat is…
The Harwich Festival of the Arts Trust present a live performance by Stars of English National Opera at the Harwich Electric Palace…
Congratulations to one of our trainee chefs at Le Talbooth … Tom Booton, trainee commis chef at Le Talbooth won the ‘Chef…
Maison Talbooth was delighted to win the Small Hotel of the Year award at the Essex Tourism Awards 2010 held at Le…
Mr G’s at milsoms, Dedham, received a re-vamp earlier this year. The meeting and function room seats up to 24 people and…
The Hairy Bikers (Dave Myers and Simon King) stayed at milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Ipswich this week. They are in the…
Kesgrave Hall have teamed up with local Suffolk based event-production specialists AV Unit to provide one of Suffolk’s largest indoor event spaces….
We’d like to offer our congratulations to Sam Bloom, winner of a luxury overnight stay for two at award winning Maison Talbooth,…
Don’t forget that children are always welcome at Kesgrave Hall Hotel Suffolk. Sit and relax on the terrace while the children play…
At Maison Talbooth, Monday 21st June to Sunday 4th July, get together with a group and friends and enjoy an afternoon watching…
“Essex doesn’t get much better than this” comments Brian Jackman when describing The Pier at Harwich. Featured in last week’s Saturday Telegraph…
The Pier at Harwich was delighted to welcome world famous Italian jockey, Frankie Dettori this week. Pictured here with Caroline, Frankie stopped…
Paul and Geraldine Milsom proudly receive the Hotel of the Year Award from Pride of Britain Hotels. Pride of Britain is a…
Le Talbooth restaurant had its fair share of celebrities last weekend. Kevin Spacey, actor in films such as American Beauty, The Usual…
Gok Wan, presenter of the highly entertaining and popular TV programme ‘How to look good naked’ was at The Pier over the…
We have been nominated as one of the top 5 spas in the UK by the Good Spa Guide! The category? ‘The…
Steaks are big news for Milsom Hotels – especially in our brasseries at milsoms in Dedham, Kesgrave Hall and the Ha’penny Pier…
As advertised in our ‘What’s On’ leaflet – we’re delighted to announce we’ve teamed up with a local shooting estate to offer…
Milsom Hotels and Restaurants gift vouchers are a great present any time of year, and now they are available to buy online!…
We’re thrilled to announce that Milsom Hotels and Restaurants has won Best Digital Marketing in the Caterer Search Awards. Subscribe to our…
Maison Talbooth was delighted to host a visit from Simon Cowell and Olly Murs (of X Factor fame) last week. Olly and…
The grounds at Kesgrave Hall look even more appealing at this time of year and we have enjoyed some beautiful winter sunshine…
Not to be outdone by The Pier’s plethora of famous faces; milsoms were delighted when Alesha Dixon and her team stayed the…
Dominic Littlewood, television presenter of To Buy or Not to By, Don’t get done get Dom and BBC’s The One Show visited…
Come on Manuel – Chris Oakley is not that scary, look at the two beauties beside me. Two of our regular guests…
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Suffolk is proud to announce its opening of The Lodge. Two purpose built meeting rooms – Lodge…
A recent visitor to The Pier at Harwich was the actress Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore in Goldfinger, Cathy Gale in the Avengers)….
milsoms Kesgrave Hall were delighted to win the category
Jamie Oliver stayed at milsoms Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Ipswich this weekend – he was in the area for Jimmy Doherty’s (of…
It’s the 7th August and yesterday was possibly one of the hottest days here in Dedham (registering 28.5 at 5.30pm!) So it…
A warm welcome to two new faces at Maison Talbooth and Le Talbooth restaurant. Daniel Courtney joins Maison Talbooth as General Manager….
Maison Talbooth woke up to a different type of guest on Friday 8 May; no less than 5 Lamborghinis arrived from London…
We are delighted to announce that the boutique Suffolk hotel will be opening eight new bedrooms in early June. Several of the…
Adam Jones, chef de partie from Kesgrave Hall kitchen, recently took part in an event at Kesgrave High school in order to…
Last Sunday saw over 60 members of staff celebrating their long service with Milsom Hotels. Every staff member who has achieved 5…
Easter weekend saw the return of ‘Radio Caroline’ to Harwich waters with non stop music (and dancing!) from BBC Radio Essex and…
Harwich has been the home of the Electric Palace Cinema for almost one hundred years. Generally, its audiences are treated to the…
Milsoms in Dedham and milsoms Kesgrave Hall are working closely with Otley College who are currently developing a pig unit at their…
Then you’re sure to enjoy the latest film from Richard Curtis of Four Weddings, Love Actually and Notting Hill fame. The Boat…
Umesh is well known to all our regular customers not only for his immaculate skills as the general manager of Le Talbooth…
Its been announced this week that BBC Essex are repeating their successful broadcast on board the LV18 (Radio Caroline for those of…
We’re delighted to announce that the Suffolk Agricultural Association has awarded Talbooth Catering with the contract to cater in the Vice Presidents…
After the success of last year’s event at Le Talbooth, we are delighted to be able once again to host a vineyard…
We have mentioned several times in print, in the latest newsletter and to our guests in Dedham that swimming in our outdoor…
Work is well underway to add a further 8 bedrooms and 2 meeting rooms. Four of the rooms will similar to the…
Since signing each of our properties up to the scheme in September 2008, we have been working hard to bring our human…
We still have limited space and availability at all our hotels and restaurants – its best to call and ask but here…
Not content with winning the Group Hotel Website Award at last week’s caterersearch.com awards in London, we are delighted to announce that…
We’re thrilled to announce that Milsom Hotels and Restaurants has won Best Hotel Group Website in the Caterer Search Awards. The judges…
Last week a group of Year 6 students from Wix Primary School visited The Pier for a chance to look behind the…
Kesgrave Hall Hotel in Ipswich launched a new menu today with some exciting new additions (as well as the old favourites!) down…
