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Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Indoor wedding
Reception
Exterior
Ivy Hill Hotel, part of the Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, offers a countryside escape with an on-site golf course. Guests can relax in the garden or venture to nearby attractions with guidance from the hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for King Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Parlor Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Family Room, Sofabed, Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Writtle Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, England, CM4 0EH

What's nearby

  • Margaretting Pond Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Bond Street - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Stock Brook Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ingatestone Station - 5 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duckquiri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fox And Goose - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fish - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden at Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western. The on-site restaurant, Ivy Bar & Lounge, features Modern European cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bartellas
  • Ivy Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 16.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel Ingatestone
Best Western Ivy Hill Ingatestone
Best Ivy Hill Ingatestone
Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel
Ivy Hill Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Margaretting Pond Park and Ingatestone Saddlery Centre. Hylands Golf Complex & Academy and Hylands House and Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VISUVANATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly staff who made us very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great stay

Super convenient location with a very comfortable size room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, very quiet and beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

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

Great one night stay.

Comfy bed, good food and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Charalambia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attended a wedding nearby and stayed at the Ivy Hill hotel. Very convenient and easy to get to. Room was very clean a little dated but had what we needed. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of hot and cold food Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

1 night business trip

Food Excellent. Breakfast prompt service. Wi fi sufficient Ample Parking Sizeable comfortable room Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tired
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay. Clean and comfortable with good service. The birthday celebration was perfect and the meal excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice clean and friendly hotel. The restaurant manager is a credit to Best Western. The breakfast was also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Annette

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

Excellent stay

Really enjoyed it! The room was big and the bed incredibly comfortable. All the staff we met were really pleasant and we ate in the bar in the end because the weather was so awful and it was really lovely. Great stay - thank you everyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

one night business stay

Godd wi fi. Food in restaurant was excellent. Breakfast was also plentiful and great quality. Great location. Ample Free Parking. Decent room size and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

You must stay!

What a lovely place. Set in some lovely grounds. The staff were very friendly. Rooms very clean, bed super comfy. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean large room, good cooked to order breakfast, ample free parking. shame more hotels don't have aircon as the room was quite warm although there was a small portable fan supplied in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed in a warm, spacious room. Friendly staff. Big fluffy towels. A lot of road noise and the grouting in the bathroom needs cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Visiting family so was convenient for that.staff were very pleasant and accomodating. Dining room was pleasant. Breakfast was adequate. The beds and linen in our room were clean. The bathroom really needs an upgrade, as do the doors. The room was dusty. With the above comments I feel the cost of the room overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
motor noise in room from loft area shower was old but work ok. limescale around cold tap and pink mould in toilet. generally tidy and clean room just needed attention to detail

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
So, this is a Best Western, and accordingly my expectations were tempered before I arrived. On the plus side, the staff were outstanding throughout! On the rather more sizeable minus side.... The "suite" as described on the booking page is nothing of the sort. In fact I did question I was in the right room and was advised, "yes sir, that is our suite". No, that is a standard room with a 4 poster bed! Speaking of the bed. Sorry but the idea is to have a firmish mattress and softish pillows - not the other way round! That has to be the softest mattress I have ever slept on. Food is what you would expect. Not bad, but not memorable either. Overall. If you have the choice, pick somewhere else. I am sure there are better nearby. If you don't have the choice, don't pick the "suite". You will not be happy with the premium charged for what is little more than a standard room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic breakfast, pleasant stay, staff were accommodating. Missing air conditioning the room was very warm, even with a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very welcoming and friendly and restaurant staff were also very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

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

8/10 Good

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

Amazing hotel, friendly staff and great service

My stay here was amazing. The staff are all friendly and extremely helpful, the room was clean and nothing was too much trouble. Well done to everyone working there, you are all great. If I'm back this way again I'll definitely stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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