The Marlborough Dedham

We took some friends for night away in Dedham. Jim and Wendy were lovely as always, the Hall is so quiet and comfortable and the food is excellent and great value. Peaceful walk down to the river in the morning, for a coffee at Flatford Mill and a ride on the Stour Trust electric boat - great way to work up a thirst on a hot summer day! We will definitely be back. Many Thanks David and Jo Woods

Ordered the roast beef today and after an hour wait it came. Roast potatoes looked and tasted like they had been frozen and put through the deep fat fryer. Tasted dry and really hard. Two small slices of beef on salty packet mix gravy. Yorkshires were dry and too crispy. The staff weren’t as attentive as previous visits and could have made more of an effort to ask us if we wanted more drinks. All in all a very disappointing visit but at least the crumble was nice.

Dear Trippers - I hesitate to share this with you in case I can’t get in when I absolutely MUST go back! One night was definitely not enough for my friend and I who felt immediately ‘at home’ in this relaxed and charming location. Our host Wendy is the most modest Wonder Woman I have ever met. Someone who makes the challenges of guests look easy. Catering for artists and the less talented of us who just appreciate art, delicious dishes and aromas waft from her large yet cosy kitchen. And it’s a multigenerational family affair, where well mannered teenagers (a rare species) help out too. This ancient beamed house could tell some tales and to know some of its secrets would be fascinating to know, the bluebell/ forget me not garden with rambling scented roses are just heavenly. Comfortable, clean, tastefully decorated in keeping with its time, Wendy, her husband and charming family of helpers left us wishing we lived there too.

This was our second visit and we will definitely be back. It could not be a more delightful place to stay. Lovely rooms with impeccable facilities. Excellent food and service. Beautiful setting and gardens. Feels more like staying in a very friendly, professionally-organised private home, than a hotel - and at a very reasonable cost.

An excellent hotel for our short break. A rambling building with some history, most importantly very good value with a “home cooked” dinner menu and an ample if modest bar. Only proviso, if you are over 6' you need to take care! Some of those C15th doorways appear to shrink whilst you are there. A very good area for a break. Next question - will I do an art course? we shall see.

This is our second stay at Dedham Hall. We really love it there. It is a beautiful historic building, kept beautifully clean and tidy. Our bed was amazingly comfortable and even our daughters put up bed was comfy. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. There was a very conscientious young lady serving breakfast, nothing is too much trouble. We will be returning soon Thankyou