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About

Stay in the heart of Chelmsford at the 4-star County Hotel, offering 58 stylish and comfortable bedrooms designed for both business and leisure travellers. Blending historic character with modern comforts, the hotel provides a welcoming base just a short walk from Chelmsford city centre, its shops, restaurants, and transport links.

Choose from a range of well-appointed rooms, from cosy doubles to spacious suites. Every room is thoughtfully equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and comfortable bedding to help you relax after a busy day. For an extra touch of luxury, the hotel's suites feature separate lounge areas, king-size beds, air conditioning, and additional amenities, making them ideal for special occasions, weekend breaks, or longer stays.

Whether you're visiting Essex for business, shopping, sightseeing, or a relaxing getaway, the County Hotel combines excellent service, contemporary comfort, and a convenient location to ensure an enjoyable stay.

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
58
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Apartments£260.00 per room per night
Budget Doubles£110.00 per room per night
Budget Singles£95.00 per room per night
Premium Double or Twinfrom £110.00 to £175.00 per room per night
Standard Double or Twinfrom £80.00 to £160.00 per room per night
Standard Double Plusfrom £110.00 to £140.00 per room per night
Standard Singlefrom £75.00 to £140.00 per room per night
Suitesfrom £135.00 to £250.00 per room per night

*Book Here - https://countyhot.dbm.guestline.net/availability?hotel=CHCHELMS

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Rooms
  • Disabled facilities - https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/county-hotel

Catering

  • Cooked Breakfast
  • Evening meals
  • Licenced (table or bar)
  • On-site catering
  • Restaurant open to non-residents
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Vegetarian diet available

Children

  • Children welcome - Children welcome from any age

Groups

  • Coach parking

Leisure Facilities

  • Free WIFI
  • Golf available (onsite or nearby)

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Venue approved for civil marriage
  • Wedding receptions

Parking

  • EV Charging
  • Free Parking - For Direct Bookings & Conferences
  • Free Parking on Site - For Direct Bookings & Conferences
  • Parking with charge - Parking is chargeable at £9 per car per night
  • Private parking

Property Facilities

  • Air conditioning - Only available in Premium rooms and Suites
  • Passenger lift - Only to first floor only.

Special Offers

  • Kids Eat Free This Summer! 

    Family days deserve great food.

    Throughout the summer holidays, children can enjoy a complimentary main course from our Kid’s Menu when dining with a paying adult who purchases a main course.

    Enjoy quality family dining at The County Hotel.

    Call 01245 455700 to book your table or your stay today!

    Food and Drink - redeem this special offer between 23/07/2026 and 06/09/2026

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  • Make the most of August in Chelmsford with a relaxing summer getaway.

    Whether you're visiting friends and family, enjoying a weekend away, or discovering the charm of Essex, our August Summer Escape provides the perfect base for a relaxing summer stay.

    Book direct to enjoy exclusive benefits and take advantage of our fantastic summer rates:

    20% OFF our Best Available Rate in August

    Breakfast Included to start your summer mornings properly before heading out to explore

    Complimentary Parking

    Flexible Cancellation

    Book here https://booking.eu.guestline.app/COUNTYHOT/availability?hotel=CHCHELMS

    Accommodation - redeem this special offer between 01/08/2026 and 31/08/2026

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  • FRIDAY FIZZ, FISH & CHIPS 
    Every Friday | 12PM – 9PM
    Enjoy our crispy Fish & Chips with a Glass of House Prosecco, Pint of Lager or Pint of Lemonade
    ALL FOR JUST £17.50!
    Start your weekend with a bite & a bubbly 
    Don’t miss out – Fridays only!

    Food and Drink - redeem this special offer between 23/07/2026 and 31/12/2026

    More offers like this - Food and Drink

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Junction 28 of M 25 motorway. A12 to Chelmsford and then follow signs to the West End part of the town by the railway station.

Public Transport Directions

By Road

From the M25 motorway

Leave M25 at Junction 28 to join the A12 towards Brentwood / A1023 / Chelmsford. Follow the A12 and leave at junction 15 to Chelmsford. Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A414. Enter next roundabout and take second exit onto London Road (Tenpin Bowling Alley will be on your left).

Enter next roundabout (Widford roundabout) and take first exit onto Westway, sign posted Widford Industrial Estate. Go straight through three sets of traffic lights (follow signs for Broomfield Hospital A&E, Civic Centre and West End).

Westway becomes Waterhouse Lane; Waterhouse Lane becomes Rainsford Lane. As you go through the third set of traffic lights, take the left - hand folk, (there are two lanes that go off to the left, stay in the right hand lane). Head straight over to another set of traffic lights which are turning right (signposted Railway Station/West End). Turn right and the hotel is on your right.

From Stansted Airport

Depart from Stansted Airport on Bassingbourn Road. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Bassingbourn Road. At the next roundabout, take the second exit and again at the next roundabout. Bear left onto slip road and continue onto A120. Exit onto slip road and turn left onto the A130. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A130). At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Braintree Road (B1008). Continue onto B1008. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Main Road (B1008). Bear right onto Parkway (A138). Turn left onto Rainsford Road. The hotel is on your right.

By Rail

Chelmsford Train Station is 0.2 miles from the hotel. There are up to six trains per hour with direct routes to and from central London taking about 35 minutes.

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By Air

Stansted Airport - 18 miles

London Southend Airport - 20 miles

London City Airport - 40 miles

Gatwick Airport - 60 miles

By Bus

Direct bus services are available from Stansted Airport to Chelmsford This buses are operated by First Bus Essex Plan your trip with First Bus

From Chelmsford Bus Station - 2 minutes walk. Pass station on right, under bridge, across traffic lights. Hotel can be seen on left. 

The County Hotel Chelmsford

Type:Hotel

4 Visit England Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars Hotel
County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1347 reviews1347 reviews
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Gradings

  • 4 Visit England Stars Hotel
  • 4 AA Stars Hotel
4 Visit England Stars Hotel 4 AA Stars Hotel

Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information
  • Trip Advisor AwardsTrip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award - 2026 Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award - 2026 2026

Opening Times

Open New Year
Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

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