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Channels Hotel

Property class: 4

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A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.
A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone flooring, and classic architecture.
A rustic dining area with wooden beams, grey upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A modern bathroom with a large freestanding bathtub, a glass-enclosed vanity, and a mirror above the sink.

Executive Double Room

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

View all photos for Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden floor, a sofa, and a television.

Suite

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

View all photos for Superior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a fireplace.

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

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a swan towel.

Honeymoon Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 separate bath and 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and 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
  • Heated floor
  • 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.

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).

Property class

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. 247 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 293 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with a lovely cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent good value hotel with well equipped rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tsz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , clean and good looking. Very good breakfast as well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visitor! Very impressed with the venue!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krishnah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay very pleasant staff good especially Tom was very polite and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent- room was spotless and all amenities in the room. The breakfast was very good quality. First day we have A La Carte which did take a little long, however the staff responded well to our request Second day was buffet and the food was equally good quality. The bar was very busy and had a great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely big room that was very clean. Comfy bed and pillows. Lovely breakfast and in a lovely venue.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Channels Hotel is located at a quiet area and the rooms are very nice. This time my room was at the end of building near to country road, which generated some noise. The breakfast is delicious and good variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, wonderful setting, a great Brasserie and high quality room (sycamore).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zita

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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
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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