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About the Hotel

Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM3 3PT
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Close to Chelmsford City centre
Perfect
9.3
9.5
/10
4.9
4.6
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Offering a summer terrace and a shared lounge, as well as the views of the garden, the 4-star Channels Hotel Chelmsford is located 4 km from the Essex Police Museum. This hotel includes 2 restaurants and a lounge bar, and offers to take advantage of a leisure club.

Location

The smoke-free hotel is conveniently situated a 10-minute ride from the Beaulieu Park. Bond Street is 4.6 km from the Channels in Chelmsford.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Channels Lake, which is a 13-minute walk away. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit Chelmsford Anglican Cathedral, a popular place of worship located 4.7 km from this property.

The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Belfry Crescent bus stop and a 10-minute drive from Chelmsford train station in Chelmsford.

Rooms

The accommodation offers 9 rooms with coffee/tea making equipment, and such modern conveniences as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The attached bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte Belsteads restaurant specialises in British dishes.

Leisure & Business

The availability of an 18-hole golf course guarantees guests an active stay at this Chelmsford hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Central Park for a peaceful escape in nature.
  • Visit the Chelmsford Museum to learn the city's fascinating history.
  • Try the famous smoked eel at The Crown and Young's Fish Bar.
  • Explore Hylands Park and its stunning gardens for a lovely day out.
  • Check out the Chelmsford Market for local crafts and delicious street food.
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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
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
90 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
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Superior Suite
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
Shower
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Deluxe Suite
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
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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
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
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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
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 (STN)39 min  ·  15.8 mi
London Southend (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.
Number of rooms:
9

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Channels Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 380 verified reviews
9.4/10
Perfect
97%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.5/10
Comfort
9.6/10
Facilities
9.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
9.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.0/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
9.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 640 reviews
5/5
based on 633 reviews
9.3/10
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