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image of Tagg’s Island, 1919, copyright the estate of Sir Alfred Munnings.

Art Trail

Follow in the footsteps of East Anglia’s most famous artists with the special Art Trail experience at Talbooth House & Spa

Talbooth House & Spa is ideally situated to explore and follow the trail of three East Anglian born artists, with just a 30 minute drive to Gainsborough’s House and Munnings Art Museum a 25 minute walk or 5 minutes by car*.  The birthplace of John Constable in East Bergholt locally and Flatford Mill along the River Stour, additionally some of Constable’s work can be seen at the new Art Centre at Gainsborough’s House

Two-night stay at Talbooth House & Spa, situated in Constable Country

Three-course dinner at our 3AA Rosette restaurant, Talbooth Restaurant, and lunch or dinner at milsoms Dedham

Admission to the Munnings Art Museum & Gainsborough’s House

What's included

2 nights Tuesday – Sunday from £470pp

(The Munnings Art Museum is open seasonally, so we only offer this stay from April to October)

Two-night Stay Talbooth House & Spa

Check in from 3pm for a two-night stay Talbooth House & Spa.

Use of the tennis court and spa facilities.

Including full buffet breakfast at milsoms.

Admission: The Munnings Art Museum

Distance:    25-minute walk or five-minute drive.

Visit the Munnings Art Museum, once home to Sir Alfred Munnings himself, with an incredible collection of his works displayed throughout his home. Admission included in your stay.

© Images courtesy of the Sir Alfred Munnings estate

Admission: Gainsborough's House

Distance:    30-minute drive

Your stay includes admission to visit the museum and art gallery at the birthplace of famous artist Thomas Gainsborough in Sudbury, Suffolk.

© Images courtesy of Hufton + Crow

Explore: Constable Country

Distance to Flatford Mill:    15-minute drive or 2-hour circular walk along the Flatford/Constable trail

We are fortunate to be situated with views overlooking the Dedham Vale, featured in the works of John Constable. Please be sure to visit key areas relating to Constable including his birthplace in East Bergholt, his studio, National Trust site Flatford Mill, and even dine at Talbooth Restaurant which is featured in Constable’s painting of the Vale (before it was a restaurant of course!)

Dinner: Talbooth Restaurant

Enjoy three-course dinner at our 3 AA Rosette restaurant, Talbooth Restaurant, with a £75 per person restaurant allowance.

Situated on the bank of the river Stour in a location featured in one of John Constable’s artworks: The Vale of Dedham.

A short drive from the hotel, driven by our concierge.

*Please note, Sunday stays will be lunch at Talbooth Restaurant or dinner at milsoms

Lunch or Dinner: milsoms

Enjoy lunch or dinner in our first-floor brasserie restaurant, with indoor seating or tables on the terrace, with views of the gardens and our incredible Sequoia tree. Your stay includes a £45 per person restaurant allowance.

Pricing, Upgrade Options & Additional Information

Another excellent site to visit during your stay is the The House for Essex by Grayson Perry.

Prices are based on two people sharing, and are subject to availability.

*Please note that museum opening times may vary – please check relevant websites and plan your stay accordingly.

Talbooth Restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings, so you can either enjoy lunch at Talbooth Restaurant or dinner at milsoms.

Valid from 1st April until Sunday 20th October 2024, and May – September 2025.

Book this experience today

To book, please call 01206 322795 or email [email protected]

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© images courtesy of Hufton + Crow and the Sir Alfred Munnings estate.

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