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Pontlands Park

3.5 star property
Travelers find balance at this retreat with indoor/outdoor pools, a rejuvenating sauna, and a well-equipped fitness center.

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Located near Hanningfield Reservoir, Pontlands Park combines convenience with comfort. The property offers amenities like dry cleaning, a restaurant serving Modern European cuisine, a sauna, steam room, bar, and gym.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room (Extra)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room (Extra) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Twin Room (Extra)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room (with Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, No Windows (Internal, Roof Lantern wind)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite (External)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Feature Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Feature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chelmsford, Pontlands Park is near a train station. Hanningfield Reservoir and Hylands House and Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Chelmsford travel guide
Map
West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, England, CM2 8HR

What's nearby

  • Veiw from Duke Street behind Shire Hall
    Chelmsford Cathedral
    6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Galleywood Common
    4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Danbury Country Park
    5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bond Street
    5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hanningfield Reservoir
    5 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wickford Battlesbridge Station
    9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greggs
    16 min walk
  • The White Horse
    12 min walk
  • Mr Fish
    5 min drive
  • The Coffee Shop
    8 min walk
  • Seabrights Barn
    4 min drive

About this property

Pontlands Park

Hotel near Hylands House and Park
Located close to Hanningfield Reservoir, Pontlands Park provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, The Restaurant and Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and wedding services
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant and Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 23 2026 to March 27 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pontlands Park Hotel Chelmsford
Pontlands Park Hotel
Pontlands Park Chelmsford
Pontlands Park Hotel
Pontlands Park Chelmsford
Pontlands Park Hotel Chelmsford

Frequently asked questions

Does Pontlands Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from March 23 2026 to March 27 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Pontlands Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pontlands Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pontlands Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pontlands Park located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Hanningfield Reservoir and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Hylands House and Park.

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Reviews

Pontlands Park Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 422 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel, first class service and attention to detail. Staff are extremely helpful and no small request is too much. Food is delicious and the location serene. An outdoor pool with country side views and huge, comfortable rooms at affordable price. Highly recommend and looking forward to visiting again. Superb stay and hospitality thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Boutique hotel with excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - and pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff from check in to check out. Large rooms, plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizaveta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really enjoyed the hotel, good facilities and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, lovely breakfast, lovely staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good , welcome staff and clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay..great room and breakfast..parking difficult when full but great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Lovely Stay

Easy to check in online. On arrival reception staff member was very welcoming and helpful - nothing too much trouble. Found all staff had the same ethos.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, lots of space for 3. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Perfect

Friendly staff, lovely rooms and a great breakfast. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr Tom Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my stay at pony pontlands park from the staff to the food and grounds, the pool and spa was amazing and checking in early was a bonus. Only downside was the walk in shower was very small and no mini bar. Otherwise I will be returning :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel lovely and clean, superb staff so friendly and polite,good parking and great food. Definitely staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing. From the reception, to restaurant. Lovely girl on reception and Alex in the restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Can’t fault this beautiful place. Will be back in the new year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is fine for a night stay. I found the bed to be uncomfortable, but others may not. Rest of the hotel and facilities were good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Wedding attend

Amazing, beautiful Hotel. I enjoyed my stay in Pontlands, the staff are very welcoming,professional and friendly. From my experience I would recommend this hotel to everyone ✌️🏻💐.Thank you Pontlands .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Great stay staff very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Malaika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and staff were welcoming. Super spacious room and breakfast really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

LOUISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay to visit family nearby . Lovely countryside and gardens surrounding hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

Great facilities and beautiful hotel

We picked the hotel for the use of the facilities which were lovely the staff were all very accommodating, the outside pool was lovely as was the jacuzzi and sauna.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with exceptional staff, especially the restaurant manager. Food was excellent and room v clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing such a beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service and facilities were excellent and staff were attentive without being over obtrusive. Restaurant Manager Helder is an excellent mine host to your company.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this hotel, comfy beds, great hospitality, very peaceful, although Joel want very busy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024