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Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ, United Kingdom
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Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
Welcome to the County Hotel, your charming 4-star getaway nestled in the heart of Chelmsford, just a hop, skip, and jump away from the vibrant city center—only 0.3mi to be exact! Starting at just $125, this delightful haven is perfect for both business travelers and holidaymakers looking to explore the local sights. Settle in at our cozy accommodations, where modern comfort meets a touch of elegance, ensuring a delightful stay every time.
Indulge in mouthwatering breakfasts before heading out for the day, or simply unwind on our sunny terrace with a refreshing drink from the bar. Seeking a little extra? Enjoy our premium amenities, all while enjoying complimentary WiFi to keep you connected. Our 24-hour front desk and attentive room service will cater to your every need, so you can relax and let the stress melt away. Have a few rounds of golf or a hearty meal at our on-site restaurant—whatever your inclinations, we've got you covered!
With over 1,000 glowing reviews, guests rave about their experiences at the County Hotel, celebrating the welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service. From the peaceful private parking to spacious non-smoking rooms complete with all the lovely little extras—like a bidet and free toiletries—every detail has been curated to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Join us at 123 Rainsford Road and discover your new favorite place to unwind!
Once you've settled into the County Hotel, it's time to embark on a culinary adventure at Samphire Restaurant! Whether you're dining in with family or enjoying a romantic meal for two, this place serves up a delightful blend of British, Mediterranean, and European cuisines. The modern yet family-friendly ambiance makes it the perfect spot to share laughter over delectable dishes, with something on the menu to please every palate. Imagine savoring a steaming plate of fish and chips or indulging in a refreshing Mediterranean salad, all expertly crafted to elevate your dining experience.
But the fun doesn't end after dinner! Chelmsford is bursting with vibrant attractions just a stroll away. Or, if you're in the mood for a leisurely day, how about sipping a cocktail on the hotel’s delightful terrace? It’s the perfect escape for those sun-filled days; soaking up the rays while enjoying this welcoming haven. And don't forget—the hotel bar is ready to serve you refreshing drinks and specialty cocktails that will have you feeling like you're on cloud nine!
If you feel like a little more fun, make sure to explore the local sights in Chelmsford! From the beautiful parks to quirky cafes, there’s a treasure trove of experiences waiting just outside our doorstep. After a day of adventure, return to your cozy oasis, where every moment spent at the County Hotel feels like a sweet retreat. With a blend of relaxation, gourmet dining, and lively local encounters, you’re bound to create delightful memories that last a lifetime!
Closest airports
London Stansted Airport
14.1miLondon City Airport
23.8miLuton Airport
36.8miLondon Heathrow Airport
43.6miLondon Gatwick Airport
48.8miRestaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Elevator
Bidet
Bathtub
Free toiletries
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Premium, King Size
1 King Size Bed
270 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
Wheelchair accessible
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For the next level of comfort, our Premium Rooms offer a superb experience. Our Premium Rooms offer a spacious bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom, and work area. Some of our Premium Rooms can accommodate X Beds or Cots, please contact the Hotel directly to book this if required. This rooms include: Air Conditioning, Smart HD TV with Freeview, Nespresso Coffee Pod Machine, Tea and Coffee making Facilities, Complimentary Bottled Mineral Water, Bath Robes to use during your stay, Complimentary Toiletries, Mini Fridge, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Safe, Direct dial telephone, Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Suite, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
550 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Indulge in luxury and comfort in our spacious Suite, spanning 549 sqft and accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy relaxing in the private bathroom with a bathtub, sipping coffee from the coffee machine, and unwinding in front of the flat-screen TV.
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
x4
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x3
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Choose one of our Double from our range of contemporary yet cozy rooms. These rooms are perfect for Business Travelers or guests looking for a simple yet relaxing stay This rooms include: Desk Fan, Smart HD TV with Freeview, Tea and Coffee making Facilities, Complimentary Toiletries, Iron and Ironing Board, Hairdryer, Safe, Direct dial telephone, Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
Free toiletries
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Welcome to our cozy Single Room! Relax in this 161 sqft retreat, complete with a comfortable Twin bed, private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the convenience of a tea/coffee maker and free toiletries, all in the comfort of your own space.
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Premium
1 Double Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
x10
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x6
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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious 269 sqft Premium Room, featuring a double bed and accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy luxurious amenities like a private bathroom with a bathtub, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, ensuring a truly relaxing stay.
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Budget, Single
1 Twin Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Welcome to our Budget Single Room, perfect for solo travelers seeking a cozy and affordable accommodation. This room features a private bathroom, a comfortable twin bed, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries, providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
550 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
x8
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x5
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Suite King Size Bed
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Apartment
1 Sofa Bed
2 Double Beds
730 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Kitchenware
x10
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x6
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Budget, Double
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Private entrance
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Suite, King Size
1 King Size Bed
x8
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x5
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Suite King Size Bed
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Deluxe
Kitchen
Free wifi
Minibar
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
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Premium, Twin
1 Twin Bed
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Featured reviews:
Peter
10
August 2023
Plenty of spacious free parking off road for hotel guests. The ensuite was lovely with a large walk in shower PLUS a full sized bath, a bidet and toilet. Non slip mats provided for both the showers and the bath. Bedroom spacious, and quiet. Excellent location close to city centre and the railway station. Good that we had the option of using a the full dining room or getting smaller snacks in the bar. It had an elevator suitable for wheel chairs. We made good use of the free wifi. All the staff without exception were pleasant, and helpful and courteous.
A tiny niggle but in a bedroom for two people why only one chair?
Paul
8.2
September 2023
We were staying in the new building part of the hotel which was lovely and clean (as new), but no room service available as not in main part of hotel… didn’t get the choice when booking
You pay an extra £9.00 to park, but there are no guarantees there will be a space for you when you arrive or when you leave the car park and return. Also had breakfast (not pre booked), food absolutely lovely… but had to wait over half hour for food and there needs to be a bit more direction from the staff in the restaurant as customers were having to ask what to do rather than being informed of the process from the waiting staff.
Dimitri
8.2
August 2023
Nice breakfast, clean room. Personnel are very friendly and would help with anything. Dinner was also nice and the location of the hotel is perfect for going out and having something else for dinner.
The small house was not too well constructed as you can hear everything around you. Especially in a hotel it should be standard to have noise isolated rooms so you won't bother about other people. Another downside was the small bathroom which would not dry out during the day because there is no heating. But these issues seem to be persistent throughout Britain.
Jacquelyn
8.2
July 2023
Location is excellent, walking distance to city centre. Rooms are small but well laid out. Beds and pillows were excellent. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. We didn't have breakfast but one meal which was nice. The restaurant, bar and outside terrace has a lovely atmosphere.
A bit noisy on the Friday night but I suppose that is to be expected. On the whole staff were excellent but the room supplies could have been better, there was only one hand towel and one bath towel for 2 of us so we had to ask for more. Toilet roll wasn't replaced and bin not emptied when the cleaner had been. Parking is too expensive at £9 per day!
Sue
8.2
July 2023
Good position for the town centre and station. Public areas well kept. Attractive restaurant and bar and small courtyard outside seating area. Our room was clean with nice extras such as a fan, safe, iron and ironing board. Really large good quality bath towels.
Absolutely hate shower curtains in the bathroom Impossible to keep clean Breakfast a big disappointment signs in reception saying it had won awards, but hot items took an age to be replaced and then half the items were only warm. No choice of eggs only fried which were poor. Staff very apologetic but didn’t enjoy our breakfast experience
Carol
10
April 2023
The friendliness of the staff was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble. Even my arriving ridiculously early did not pose a problem and one of the housekeeping team even took my case up to the room until it was cleaned for me. The restaurant manager spoke to me personally about my dietary needs and took care of everything for me. The room was excellent. Coffee, tea and biscuit refills every day and superbly clean. My heartfelt thanks to all the staff there who even helped me to take care of some personal things when I didn't know where else to turn.
Everything was perfect and in my opinion, there are no improvements to be made.
Holmes
9.1
June 2023
The helpful and friendly staff. There was always someone to answer questions and offer help. My luggage was collected from my room at the requested time and left securely at reception until I was ready to check out.
I had a single room which was a good size with a double bed but due to the sloping ceiling it was difficult to use all the facilities. The coffee etc was in a corner and I could only reach it with difficulty. There was no bedside table - I had to use the chair
Deborah
9.1
February 2023
We requested a quiet room which we got, the room wasnt over big but we expected that.The breakfast was lovely and the location was very handy for the town and only a 3 minute walk to the theatre (why we stayed at this hotel). I have worked in the hotel industry and i was so pleased to see clean, sparkly crockery and cutlery it made a nice change to eat from things that looked washed and new.
The fact that we had to pay for the hotel car park i thought was a bit strange.Even though it was only £9.00 for the night.
Alan
8.2
February 2023
Good central location with free parking, welcoming and friendly staff who were always helpful. a small but interesting a varied restaurant menu served in a pleasant part of the hotel
The room was in need of modernisation and maintenance. The bar area was in need of a major refresh to improve ambiance and comfort. in my case also the room suffered from noise from guest traffic
Graham
9.1
August 2023
When we first arrived , our room had not been cleaned and as a first impression , it was not very good , but fair play to the hotel , they instantly upgraded us to a lovely suite at no extra cost, very nice and roomy, the facilities are excellent and the location is exactly right , I would thouraly recommend this hotel to anyone
Notinng , everything was good
Airports
London Stansted Airport
14.1miLondon City Airport
23.8miLuton Airport
36.8miLondon Heathrow Airport
43.6miLondon Gatwick Airport
48.8miAirports
London Stansted Airport
14.1miLondon City Airport
23.8miLuton Airport
36.8miLondon Heathrow Airport
43.6miLondon Gatwick Airport
48.8miAttractions
Rochester
24.1miSir John Soane's Museum
29.2miGabriel's Wharf
29.3miNovello Theatre
29.5miDuchess Theatre
29.5miLyceum Theatre
29.5miAmbassadors Theatre
29.8miQueen's Theatre
30miPrince of Wales Theatre
30miLyric Theatre London
30miHer Majesty's Theatre
30.1miPrimrose Hill
30.1miLambeth Palace
30.2miBomber Command Memorial
30.9miLord's Cricket Ground
30.9miSamphire Restaurant
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Elevator
Bidet
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Activities
Golf course
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Washing machine
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
From 15:00
Until 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 9 per day.
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
bed.cribPrice
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per person per day
The price in GBP has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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This property accepts cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at County Hotel?
Should you choose to stay at County Hotel, the doors are open for check-in between 03:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Kindly check out by 11:00 AM.
Does County Hotel provide parking options?
Yes, there is parking available at County Hotel. The parking is private, on site, and costs £9 per day. Unfortunately, parking reservation is not possible.
What are the rates at County Hotel?
Accommodations at County Hotel can start from $125. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.
What are the room types available at County Hotel?
The County Hotel offers a variety of room types including Budget Single Room, Single Room, Suite, Large Double Room, Double Room, Premium Room, Budget Double Room, and Apartment. The rooms range in size from 108 sqft to 732 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate either 1 or 2 adults, with some rooms accommodating an additional child. Bed sizes range from Twin beds to Queen size beds, with the Apartment offering a combination of a Sofa Bed and Double beds.
What are the main attractions at County Hotel?
Guests at the County Hotel can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities offered. They can start by indulging in a game of golf at the hotel's own golf course. Afterward, they can relax and unwind at the bar or on the sun deck, taking in the beautiful surroundings.
When it comes to dining options, guests have the convenience of not needing to leave the hotel. The Samphire Restaurant provides a family-friendly and modern ambiance for guests to enjoy their meals. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including British, Mediterranean, and European, catering to different tastes and preferences.
Overall, guests can make the most of their time at the County Hotel by taking advantage of the leisure amenities and enjoying delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.
Does County Hotel have on-site restaurants?
Yes, the County Hotel has a restaurant on site called Samphire Restaurant. It offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance and serves British, Mediterranean, and European cuisines.
What methods of payment does County Hotel accept?
The County Hotel accepts cash as well as major credit cards including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
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