Channels Hotel offers an upscale experience in a serene setting with full breakfast, an 18-hole golf course, and a peaceful garden. The helpful staff is praised, and Channels Bar & Brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Amenities include free WiFi and self-parking.
Chelmsford is home to Channels Hotel. Chelmsford Golf Course and Hylands Golf Complex & Academy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Admirals Park LNR and Galleywood Common. Riverside Leisure Centre and Copperfield Road Recreation Ground are also worth visiting. Visit our Chelmsford travel guide
Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT
What's nearby
Chelmsford Cathedral
7 min drive - 5.9 km
Leez Priory
8 min drive - 11.0 km
Hylands House and Park
14 min drive - 10.4 km
Palace of Beaulieu
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Chelmsford City Racecourse
8 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station
8 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Six Bells
5 min drive
Starbucks
4 min drive
McDonald's
6 min drive
Costa Coffee
5 min drive
The Compasses
5 min drive
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 center, 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 premises, and a banquet hall
A vending machine
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
40-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
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 center
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
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
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 January 2 to January 10:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets 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 at 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
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Channels Hotel?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Channels Hotel on 15 March 2026 start from AED 522, excluding 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?
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?
Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Tuffnel Mere and Riverside Leisure Centre. Bond Street and Admirals Park LNR are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Channels Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 264 reviews
10 - Excellent
220
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 264 reviews
8 - Good
29
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 264 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 264 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 264 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Barry
7 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, wonderful setting, a great Brasserie and high quality room (sycamore).
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
A beautifully appointed room and setting. spacious and luxurious bathroom. All in excellent condition in a charming setting. Would recommend to friends and family.
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
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!
We only stayed here for one Night while in the area, lovely gardens,rooms are very nicely decorated with a modern bathroom, we had a few cobwebs but generally very clean, breakfast included which was very nice and enough for me if you are the sort of person that likes a huge full English you may be disappointed 1 sausage and 2 bacon but it was enough for us, Beds very comfortable had a lovely nights sleep.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracey
4 May 2025
Liked: Amenities
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
Beautiful hotel. The room smelt amazing and was lovely and clean and comfortable. Excellent Air Con and faciilities. The waterfall shower was incredible. Highly recommend!
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.