Channels Hotel, Chelmsford ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM3 3PT

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“Nestled within beautifully manicured grounds and surrounded by a scenic golf course, the location of this hotel is truly a peaceful retreat.”view full review

Channels Hotel, a 4-star Chelmsford hotel with a rating of 9.3/10 on Booking.com, features luxury accommodations and a fine dining experience. Guests enjoy amenities like free WiFi, a restaurant, and access to a nearby fitness center.

Rooms & Amenities

The Channels Hotel offers uniquely designed rooms for guests, ensuring each stay is distinct. Features include modern conveniences like air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and spacious en-suite bathrooms with natural lighting. Some rooms provide garden views or original 15th-century features, making for a blend of comfort and historical charm.

Dining Options

Channels Bar & Brasserie is renowned for its excellent food and is rated number one for Fine Dining in Chelmsford, offering a variety of options for meals. Guests can also enjoy light snacks and drinks in the bar area, enhancing their dining experience in this tranquil setting.

Leisure & Recreation

For leisure, guests have free access to the Nuffield Health Centre, which includes a swimming pool and fitness facilities. Located within the hotel's grounds is a golf course featuring 27 challenging holes, ideal for golf enthusiasts.

Services & Accessibility

The Channels Hotel caters to various types of guests, including wedding parties, business travelers, and couples seeking a weekend getaway. It is located 10 minutes from Chelmsford city center and offers convenient bus access to local points of interest. There is a helicopter landing area for guests arriving by air.

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Channels Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Suite

2 persons

165 sq. feet

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Superior Suite

2 persons

195 sq. feet

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Double Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

90 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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King Suite Spa Bath

2 persons

865 sq. feet

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Facilities

Channels Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stylish Retreat

“The Rosewood Suite was incredibly stylish and well-appointed, featuring a fridge stocked with fresh milk and coffee essentials that made the stay feel truly luxurious.” view full review

Spa-Like Oasis

“I thoroughly enjoyed the deep, freestanding bath and the spa bath experience with soothing lights; it truly elevated my relaxation time.” view full review

Heavenly Comfort

“The bed was exceptionally comfortable, making it hard to get up in the mornings. I slept like a baby during my stay!” view full review

Pet-Friendly Touches

“The hotel provided a cozy bed and a bowl for my dog, which made him feel at home. It was such a thoughtful addition to our stay!” view full review

Facilities: Perfect

9.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Playpen
Children's buffet
Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Channels Hotel Location

Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM3 3PT

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Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM3 3PT

City landmarks

Landmark

Channels Golf Club

2100 ft

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Falcon Bowling Club

2300 ft

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Crowned Stag

3400 ft

Landmark

Palace of Beaulieu

4900 ft

Landmark

Beaulieu park

1.6 mi

Landmark

King Henry VIII

4500 ft

Church

Chelmsford Cathedral

2.9 mi

Park

Central Park

3.1 mi

Landmark

Church of St Martin

1.1 mi

Landmark

Autumn Watch and Spring Watch

5300 ft

Landmark

Weeleyhall Woods

1.8 mi

Landmark

Church of St Mary the Virgin

1.2 mi

Golf Course

Regiment Way Golf Centre

2.2 mi

Landmark

Butlers

1.1 mi

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Barn About 850 Metres East North East of New Hall

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Old Bakehouse

1.1 mi

Landmark

Broomfield Place

1.3 mi

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Little Waltham War Memorial

1.3 mi

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Chess Pieces

1.2 mi

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Elements Garden

1.2 mi

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Woodland Colour

1.2 mi

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Broomfield parish sign

1.3 mi

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Internal Matter

1.3 mi

Landmark

Flow

1.3 mi

Landmark

Beaulieu Park Conduit

1.3 mi

Landmark

Boreham Airfield War Memorial

2.0 mi

Landmark

Broomfield Methodist Church

1.4 mi

Church

St Augustine of Canterbury North Springfield

1.5 mi

Landmark

Little Waltham United Reform Church

1.4 mi

Landmark

Little Waltham Village sign

1.4 mi

Nearby

Golf Course

Regiment Way Golf Centre

3400 ft

Restaurants

Channels Bar & Brasserie

600 ft

Pratts Farm Lane East Little Waltham

Getting around

City Centre

Chelmsford7 min · 2.9 mi

Airports

London Stansted Airport (STN)39 min · 15.8 mi

London Southend Airport (SEN)54 min · 22.3 mi

Train

Chelmsford Train Station7 min · 2.9 mi

Chelmsford Railway Station7 min · 2.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop20 min · 1.0 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:30

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Channels provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Channels Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 377 verified reviews

9.4/10

Perfect

97%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Comfort

9.5/10

Facilities

9.4/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.3/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

5.0/10

Staff

9.5/10

Value for money

9.0/10

based on 640 reviews

5/5

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