Title: Channels Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Channels Hotel Hotel in Chelmsford with golf course and free breakfast ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/b3cd04e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Honeymoon Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/fb3ff805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/20dc492d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/42c0342f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/6cc690d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi £113 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=11974900&PinnedHotelID=11974900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Executive Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/670bd54a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Fridge Plasma TV - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/e2b61e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Fridge Plasma TV - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Honeymoon Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974900/11974900/eb4b90a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Fridge Plasma TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChelmsford-Hotels-Channels-Hotel.h11974900.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FChelmsford-Hotels-Channels-Hotel.h11974900.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.77329%2C0.49700&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QEhFoXSDz2liFQw29fT6RaiifjA=) Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, England, CM3 3PT #### What's nearby - Palace of Beaulieu - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Leez Priory - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles - Chelmsford City Racecourse - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles - Hylands House and Park - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles - ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 57 min drive - 41.2 miles #### Getting around - Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 8 min drive - London (STN-Stansted) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Six Bells - ‬5 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 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 - A vending machine, wedding services and a banquet hall - Smoke-free property - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 40-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels and DVD players - Fridges, electric kettles and heating ## Similar properties ![Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880337/b8d4bca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### County Hotel Chelmsford Chelmsford - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.0 Very good 531 reviews £121 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=1880337&PinnedHotelID=1880337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891900/891827/w2859h2511x21y0-2c38ec3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pontlands Park Chelmsford - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 407 reviews £123 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 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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 centre ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### 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 - 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 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 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 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. ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Channels Lodge Chelmsford Channels Lodge Channels Chelmsford Channels Hotel Chelmsford Channels Lodge Chelmsford, Essex Channels Lodge Channels Hotel Hotel Channels Hotel Chelmsford Channels Hotel Hotel Chelmsford ## 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 1 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Channels Hotel on 1 Jan 2026 start from £112.88, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chelmsford-Hotels-Channels-Hotel.h11974900.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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