Channels Hotel

Name: Channels Hotel
Address: Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PT, GB

9.4Excellent978 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham · Chelmsford

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Breakfast
Laundry
Family rooms
Accessible

About this place

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts Dating back to the 15th century, this Tudor house and converted stable block offer a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. The individually designed rooms feature exposed wooden beams alongside amenities like DVD players and free Wi-Fi. Fine Dining and Wellness Amenities Enjoy excellent food and friendly service at Channels Bar & Brasserie. Hotel guests also have complimentary access to a nearby health center with a swimming pool and fitness facilities, ensuring a relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Convenient Location Located near the A12 and just 2 miles from Chelmsford, Channels Hotel provides easy access to both the city and London Stansted Airport, making it a convenient choice for travelers. Book your stay at Channels Hotel for a perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience.

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7 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Deluxe Suite 15 m²	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Superior Suite 18 m²	Sleeps 3	Show prices
King Suite with Spa Bath 80 m²	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Honeymoon Room 18 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Suite 15 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Executive Double Room 8 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Double Room with Private Bathroom 8 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry

Family

Family rooms

Accessibility

Accessible

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Belsteads Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3PT, United Kingdom
4.4 km from the center of Chelmsford

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

9.4978 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness9.3

Service9.7

Location9.3

Room quality9.2

Amenities9.3

Value for money8.7

Food and drink8.5

Gary
United Kingdom · Group of friends · October 2026
10.0
“Very pleasant and comfortable stay”
Eric
United States · Solo · October 2026
7.0
“A Quiet, country Esque location with respectful clientele and zero housekeeping.”
+The room was tidy when I arrived and properly equipped with all the necessary amenities. I liked the biscuits that were included as well as the selection of teas. The property was quiet and tends to draw a respectable clientele. This is not a place for a "stag do" and as a business traveler who wakes up early, I appreciate that
−1) A couple of things that weren't necessarily the fault of the property: The power went out twice in ~40hrs. The first was at a little after 11 pm so not a big deal, I was going to bed anyway. The second was at about 3pm and was out for almost 2 hours. No Wi-Fi (free Wi-Fi not great BTW) in an area with TERRIBLE cellular coverage means I can't do any work or even watch TV. Also, one of the adjacent buildings (not the hotel) had this stupid high-pitched alarm. The light in the room also blinks like a discotheque when the power is out and makes a clicking noise; super annoying. The second is that a main road close to the property is closed. If you want to pickup/drop off from Uber it will route you through like 2 miles of 1 lane (total, not each way) country roads. I had to walk to the bus station about .3mi away to avoid this. 2) Stayed 4 days, ZERO housekeeping. No fresh towels, no refill of water/tea, no made bed. At this price point it just cheap and is worth a 2-point deduction. It is a tad remote too, which may be great for some people but not ideal for someone who doesn't want to spend 40 GBP+ at the relatively expensive restaurant adjacent to the property for dinner (think 2
Karen
Australia · Solo · October 2026
7.0
“Very Average”
+Nice breakfast
−Room accessibility was awful stairs practically verticle and door the height of a hobbit do not under and circumstance let them put you in the Aspen Suite it is awful very low beams which you hit your head on !!!
Thomas
France · Couple · October 2026
10.0
+Lovely
David
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
“Will stay again”
+Everything
−Nothing
Chris
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“very nice place, clean and comfortable with friendly staff.”
+Lovely hotel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Everything was as advertised, the rooms were quite well kept and clean. The bed was comfortable and the pub next door was nice too.
−Everything was nice. I was there for a few days on business and there wasn't anything I could have added as feedback.
Megan
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“A Marvellous place to stay, focus and relax, ready for work the next day.”
+A loved the clean bedroom and the quietness of the hotel.
Sarah
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“A wonderful stay with a clean, comfortable room and excellent service.”
+The room was very well equipped, clean, and comfortable. It had everything needed for a relaxing stay, including modern amenities, comfortable bedding, and plenty of space. Everything was thoughtfully arranged and in excellent condition. Overall, a lovely room that made the stay very enjoyable. I would happily stay here again
−There was nothing negative to say about the hotel or the room. The staff were friendly, and the overall experience was excellent.
PHILIP
Spain · Solo · September 2026
10.0
“Comfortable accommodation well laid out”
+Very helpful staff, room very comfortable
−Perhaps better signposting on main roads especially as Google maps makes it difficult to find. Use Waze instead

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

7 room types

Deluxe Suite

Superior Suite

King Suite with Spa Bath

Honeymoon Room

Suite

Executive Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Family

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews