Channels Hotel

4.0 star property
Escape to tranquility where you can tee off on the golf course or indulge in delicious meals. Let friendly staff help make your stay unforgettable.

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Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
Minibar, individually decorated, desk, soundproofing
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Leez Priory - 8 min drive
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 8 min drive
  • Hylands House and Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 8 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Grange - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Beret - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Channels Hotel

Upscale hotel
Free full breakfast, a golf course and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Channels Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Channels Bar & Brasserie, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Wedding services, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • A banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Channels Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Channels Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Channels Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Channels Hotel on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$207.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Channels Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Channels Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Channels Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Channels Hotel located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this golf hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Palace of Beaulieu and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tuffnel Mere and Bond Street. Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Channels Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Lovely place to stay! I will definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

What a great place, we loved it here and will deinately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Lovely place, great staff. Room and breakfast both gorgeous. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Really impressed with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvana

Our whole stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Excellent stay, hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Top job as ever Fave place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Great hotel
A great setting with lovely grounds. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Great property Lovely clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great one night stay
Great overnight stay … lovely room. Only one small negative …. And it is me being really picky.. bottled water in room would be nice as well as hair conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Great find - spotless comfortable room . Lovely English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Home from home, very comfortable and cozy, everything you’d need to have a quiet night in watching the T.V
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Gorgeous! Clean and comfortable room, excellent food at the pub. Check in was super smooth: very well organised. Loved the affordable mini-bar. The bath was divine. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Decent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Lovely place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford. Staff really friendly and helpful and quick and efficient check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delise

Excellent stay, highly recommended
Staff went above and beyond, we stayed in the Pine and it was very big, very dog friendly, clean, breakfast was delicious and we were allowed to take it away to our room, shower hot and spacious, would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Would stay again
Great room, lovely outdoor area and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

nice food nice stay
We have a pub to run so always running about as soon as we get quiet time we come to channels to have a chill out night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Working away
Comfort whilst working away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Outstanding
What an amazing place. Everything was perfect, the young man who checked me in, the room, the breakfast was fantastic. Well done team
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Chelmsford visit
The room was very large As was the bathroom with rain shower Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angad

Better than expected
Great hotel, in a picturesque location. Clean and the amenities were pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Always my favourite place to stay when I’m away - cleanliness is spotless service is really good I’m yet to try the bar at the lodges so maybe next time overall great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Very nice and spacious suite. Great food in brassiere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Great hotel and restaurant
Superb hotel tucked away from the main roads in a lovely location. Pub/reataurant is excellent with wide choice of meals catering for all requirements. Lovely rooms in old farmhouse (beautifully restored) or new build timber-clad courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023