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7.2

1,031 reviews

County Hotel

County Hotel

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Terrace

County Hotel

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

14.1mi

London City Airport

23.8mi

Luton Airport

36.8mi

London Heathrow Airport

43.6mi

London Gatwick Airport

48.8mi

Most popular amenities

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

Rooms

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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

Suite in County Hotel

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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.

Large Double Room in County Hotel

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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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

Single Room in County Hotel

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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.

Premium Room in County Hotel

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Premium

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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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.

Budget Single Room - single occupancy in County Hotel

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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.

Suite in County Hotel

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

550 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x8

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Suite King Size Bed

Apartment in County Hotel

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Apartment

1 Sofa Bed

2 Double Beds

730 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

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Budget Double Room in County Hotel

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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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Guest reviews

7.2

1,031 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Points of Interest Around County Hotel

Airports

London Stansted Airport

14.1mi

London City Airport

23.8mi

Luton Airport

36.8mi

London Heathrow Airport

43.6mi

London Gatwick Airport

48.8mi

Restaurants

Samphire Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British
  • Mediterranean
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of County Hotel

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

Stay rules - County Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - County Hotel

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.