The Best Chelmsford Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Chelmsford

Chelmsford is a vibrant city located in Essex, England. As the county town, it boasts a rich history dating back to Roman times, and offers a range of attractions including a bustling high street, a thriving arts scene, and beautiful parks and gardens.


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The Oakland Hotel

South Woodham Ferrers

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a traditionally furnished hotel offering live music at weekends, situated midway between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford

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featuring stylish rooms, this former Victorian country house sits in 9 acres of gardens

Pontlands Park Hotel

Great Baddow

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family-run hotel set in peaceful grounds on Chelmford's outskirts, comfortable rooms, a leisure centre and beauty room are offered

Channels Lodge

Little Waltham

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a 15th century Tudor property featuring exposed beams, set alongside modern comforts, and surrounded by 30 acres of golf course

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an elegantly appointed 17th-century manor house set in landscaped gardens, situated a short drive from Chelmsford

The Lion Inn

Boreham

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relax in stylish rooms furnished with antiques at this award-winning inn offering top quality dining

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dating back to the fifteenth century, a period inn that has been sympathetically modernised to provide, smart well appointed rooms

County Hotel

Chelmsford

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this stylish and bright property, offers modern guest rooms and is located in the centre of the town, within walking distance of many attractions

The Compasses

Littley Green

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relax in well-appointed rooms at this delightful village pub surrounded by good walking and cycling routes

The Lodge Country Inn

Battlesbridge

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a warm welcome awaits at this traditional, country inn providing spacious, comfortable accommodation on the edge of the village

Downham Hall

Downham

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tucked away in peaceful countryside on the fringes of Wickford and offers a relaxed stay in boutique style rooms that are well-appointed

The Riverside Inn

Chelmsford

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a 17th-century mill on the River Chelmer, offering cosy rooms steeped in character, situated only a 5-minute walk from the town centre and station

Acreland Green

Pleshey

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a country cottage with large gardens, set between the pretty villages of High Easter and Pleshey, and offers comfortably furnished guest rooms

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a selection of luxurious apartments, featuring a fully equipped kitchen and a furnished sun deck, with some overlooking the River Chelmer

Rothmans B&B

Great Baddow

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relax in the homely atmosphere of this comfortable Grade II listed manor house set in landscaped gardens