Nestled in a serene setting, Channels Hotel offers an upscale experience with full breakfast, 18 holes of golf, and a peaceful garden. Guests rave about the helpful staff as they unwind with lunch or dinner at Channels Bar & Brasserie or explore the on-site amenities like free WiFi and self parking.
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Loved by guests
9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
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Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (8)
Housekeeping (on request)
Golf course
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Business center
Garden
Vending machine
Wedding services
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Television
Garden
The current price is CNY969
CNY969
CNY1,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Why we love this property
Work and play paradise
Business center and laptop workstations available in all rooms. After work, unwind at the bar or enjoy the 18-hole golf course.
Delicious dining options
This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar for guests to enjoy. The culinary experience is enhanced with a complimentary full breakfast.
Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT
What's nearby
Palace of Beaulieu - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Leez Priory - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
Chelmsford City Racecourse - 9 min drive - 12.9 km
Hylands House and Park - 30 min drive - 25.2 km
Lakeside Shopping Centre - 57 min drive - 63.3 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 29 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 41 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 69 min drive
Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 8 min drive
Chelmsford Station - 10 min drive
Cressing Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Costa Coffee - 5 min drive
Belsteads - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min walk
About this property
Channels Hotel
A great stay at Channels Hotel can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Channels Bar & Brasserie, which serves lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Business center
Services
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Golf course on site
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
40-inch plasma TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Heated floors
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping on request
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 2 to January 10:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Channels Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Channels Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Channels Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Channels Hotel and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Channels Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Channels Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Channels Bar & Brasserie.
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Reviews
Channels Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and amazing with a wide variety of options. (21 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2026
Nice room , clean and good looking. Very good breakfast as well
Tsz
Tsz, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2026
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.
Attila
Attila, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2025
Lovely staff, wonderful setting, a great Brasserie and high quality room (sycamore).
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Clean room, nice staff
Zita
Zita, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
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
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Clean room and friendly helpful staff
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Great stay
Great room, service and lovely breakfast, with good friendly staff
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
A lovely spot, fabulous room, great nights sleep and a quality breakfast. Fabulous service start to finish
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful
Gorgeous place! A really lovely breakfast and super surroundings
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
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
Attila
Attila, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Lovely place, great staff. Room and breakfast both gorgeous. Would definitely stay again.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Great place to stay if in the Chelmsford area ,friendly staff and well appointed rooms ,would definitely recommend.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
A beautifully appointed room and setting. spacious and luxurious bathroom. All in excellent condition in a charming setting. Would recommend to friends and family.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
This is one of the nicest hotels that I have ever visited. The facilities are modern and very clean and the staff are excellent.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 7, 2025
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
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
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
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Really nice well equipped bedroom, and excellent value for money
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2024
Lovely place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford. Staff really friendly and helpful and quick and efficient check-in.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Great property
Lovely clean rooms
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Lovely place to stay , I am going back for sure, this will always be my choice 1 when staying over for bussiness at Chelmsford. Amazing surroundings , clean and comfy room , fantastic breakfast. Thank you!
Melpomeni
Melpomeni, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2023
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!
Delise
Delise, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Fabulous resort style hotel.
Booked on a recommendation from a local venue and it didn’t disappoint all rooms are in lodges with a cafe/bistro on site. We had breakfast and dinner which were both freshly cooked and excellent.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2026
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.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
Nice room and facilities. Breakfasts were a bit iffy.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Excellent rooms, amazing bathroom I.e shower so powerful and lovely bath. The channel bistro was lovely to have a drink and food looked amazing.
Would def good back