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Channels Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Chelmsford with a golf course and free breakfast

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Channels Hotel offers an upscale experience in a serene setting with full breakfast, an 18-hole golf course, and a peaceful garden. The helpful staff is praised, and Channels Bar & Brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Amenities include free WiFi and self-parking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Honeymoon Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Chelmsford is home to Channels Hotel. Chelmsford Golf Course and Hylands Golf Complex & Academy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Admirals Park LNR and Galleywood Common. Copperfield Road Recreation Ground and Savernake Park are also worth visiting.
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Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Bond Street - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Leez Priory - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 8 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Angel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Channels Hotel

Upscale hotel
Free full breakfast, a golf course, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Channels Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Channels Bar & Brasserie, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Channels Bar & Brasserie
  • Little Channels Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 2 to January 10:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Channels Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Channels Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Channels Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Channels Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Channels Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Channels Hotel located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this golf hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Palace of Beaulieu and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuffnel Mere and Bond Street. Admirals Park LNR and Admirals Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Channels Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 230 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place to stay’ perfect 10 on everything couldn’t have asked for better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed here for one Night while in the area, lovely gardens,rooms are very nicely decorated with a modern bathroom, we had a few cobwebs but generally very clean, breakfast included which was very nice and enough for me if you are the sort of person that likes a huge full English you may be disappointed 1 sausage and 2 bacon but it was enough for us, Beds very comfortable had a lovely nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay staff could not be more helpful and pleasant. Room was very big with extras that made the stay even better. Bath robes, magazines and umbrella these extra made it feel like a personal touch, the coffee and tea making facilities in the room very good. Herbal tea bags would have been nice but that’s just a personal preference. We will definitely be booking to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here for a local wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and facilities. Breakfasts were a bit iffy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest hotels that I have ever visited. The facilities are modern and very clean and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melpomeni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay , I am going back for sure, this will always be my choice 1 when staying over for bussiness at Chelmsford. Amazing surroundings , clean and comfy room , fantastic breakfast. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great room, service and lovely breakfast, with good friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay! I will definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice well equipped bedroom, and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel and location. I hope to return soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went for a friends wedding and had a great day from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, Nice breakfast and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place, we loved it here and will deinately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Beautiful hotel. The room smelt amazing and was lovely and clean and comfortable. Excellent Air Con and faciilities. The waterfall shower was incredible. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Amenities
Excellent rooms, amazing bathroom I.e shower so powerful and lovely bath. The channel bistro was lovely to have a drink and food looked amazing. Would def good back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our whole stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great place to stay if in the Chelmsford area ,friendly staff and well appointed rooms ,would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, great staff. Room and breakfast both gorgeous. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cinde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top job as ever Fave place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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