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Channels Hotel

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT
  • Place, Palace of Beaulieu
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Superior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Channels Hotel

Along with a golf course, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, wedding services and a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Channels Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chelmsford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Channels Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Palace of Beaulieu. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a business centre and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course
  • 6 minutes by car from Tuffnel Mere and 6 minutes from Admirals Park LNR
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Channels Hotel offers its guests a golf course. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. The business-friendly Channels Hotel also features a vending machine and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Channels Bar & Brasserie – This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Little Channels Bistro – This bistro serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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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Channels Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is located at a very rural area, which is extremely quiet. There is plenty of parking. My accommodation was stylish and clear with underfloor heating. The bathroom had a Walk in shower and bath tub as well. The breakfast options were brilliant. The
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Space for breakfast was over crowded by chairs & tables. Not enough space between the tables. Was informed by the waiting in staff that we were only allowed one breakfast choice off the menu - I wanted a small bowl of porridge and an omelette. Great rooms, spacious bathrooms, great setting for a hotel and friendly bar and Brassie staff who were very helpful and assisted with requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second visit and just as good. Room was even better,. Got to eat in the restaurant and the food was spot on. Highly recommended and great pricing midweek
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranai

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin, Hereford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in general although the shower this time was tiny, felt like I was in a cupboard. Poor WiFi and disappointed that the bar closed at 10pm, I appreciate it dues not belong to the hotel but you think they would have an agreement as 99% of hotel clients use it. Staff were excellent and breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel would recommend and will be returning next year
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

The room was spotless. Separate bath and walk in shower..Central location to get
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, wonderful setting, a great Brasserie and high quality room (sycamore).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

R

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & room. Surroundings were beautiful. Super arrangement (coffee shop) for breakfast, but only one option from the menu was too limited. Food when it arrived wasn't hot enough really. Should have pointed this out. Don't like to make a fuss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely spot, fabulous room, great nights sleep and a quality breakfast. Fabulous service start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place that I didn't know existed. Very welcoming staff, large comfortable room and well appointed bathroom, The adjacent cafe was great and the staff lovely. Didn't eat at the restaurant but did host a meeting with clients. Really smart place and will definitely stay for food on my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautifully appointed room and setting. spacious and luxurious bathroom. All in excellent condition in a charming setting. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are to a high standard and very clean, they are also equipped with a mini bar and contents (extra charge). Staff are very polite, friendly, helpful and attentive. The food in the Bistro is very good with ample choice, the breakfast choice is good and the food amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025