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7.5

1,459 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

County Hotel is a four-star retreat in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, located on Rainsford Road just 0.3mi from the city center. This stylish property puts guests within easy reach of Chelmsford’s sights while offering a comfy base for exploring the area.

Rates start from $113 per night. The hotel has earned 1,399 reviews, reflecting a steady stream of guest feedback. Featured amenities include free WiFi, an on-site restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, and wheelchair accessibility; private parking and meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge.

Relax on the sun deck or terrace, unwind at the bar, and enjoy practical touches like a private entrance and elevator. Located on Rainsford Road in Chelmsford, this four-star option blends convenient access with comfortable, traveler-friendly amenities.

Samphire Restaurant awaits on-site, offering a modern, family-friendly vibe with a menu featuring British, Mediterranean, and European flavors.

Room choices span Standard Ensuite Double Room, Premium Twin, Premium King, Deluxe, and a range of Apartments and Suites. Notably, the Apartment, 2 Bedroom can accommodate up to 10 adults and 6 children and includes a sofa bed plus two double beds; Suites come in configurations such as a Queen-bed Suite and a King-bed Suite for different layouts.

For payment, cash is not accepted. Accepted methods include American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.

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

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Elevator

Bidet

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

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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Choose one of our single from our range of contemporary yet cozy rooms. These rooms are perfect for Business Travelers or guests looking for a simple yet relaxing stay Includes a SmartHD TV, free Wi-Fi, Direct Line telephones, Complimentary tea and coffee

Budget Single Room 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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Our four newly developed budget single bedrooms, have their own separate entrance away from the main Hotel. We keep frills to a minimum to that you can enjoy all the necessary comforts without paying for things you do not need. All rooms are ensuite and are equipped with a smart TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Our TV’s are Smart TV’s and are not connected to freeview you will need to log into your Netflix, BBC I Player, Disney Plus accounts etc to watch the Television Room Service is not available to the accommodations however you are welcome to make use of the Restaurant and Bar at the Hotel You must check in to the accommodations before 11.00pm, after this time access will not be available until the following morning. A £20.00 key deposit is taken on check in, this will be refunded when the key is returned to Reception.

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Premium, King Size

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Kitchen

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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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

1 Queen Size Bed

550 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Apartment in County Hotel

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Apartment

2 Double Beds

1 Sofa Bed

730 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

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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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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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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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Premier

1 Double Bed

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Room Premier

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Economy

1 Double Bed

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Room Economy

Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Suite King Size Bed

Guest reviews

7.5

1,459 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Laila

8.2

August 2025

Great space, two bathrooms one of which had a bath, good facilities in the kitchen. Perfect for what we needed, great there was mill in the fridge and loafs of choice for tea an coffee. Great price and parking wasn't too expensive either. Staff were great.

The people staying in the opposite apartment were quite loud coming in an out of their room which you can hear clearly. I didn't like there was no other form of lock to lock the door from the inside of the room so we did wedge a chair up to it. No small glasses or plastic cups for kids but no biggie but would of been harder if we had small children. Water gets very hot so becareful with young children. Especially the shower.

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Maria

9.1

November 2024

The hotel was in a very good place in Chelmsford. Very close to main bus and railway station. No noise from other guests. Desk clerk was very friendly and restaurant was nice with great food and professional service. Hotel room was equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. Nice clean sheets and very hot water in bathroom. Shower was very nice and bath too. Complementary essentials. White fluffy towels. I will definitely stay here again.

Room was bit too hot for sleeping even though the heating was not on so I had no control over the temperature other than to open the windows which I did not want to do. Had to put towel at bottom of main door to stop light from hallway. No big deal but bit annoying.

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Brett

8.2

August 2025

Welcoming staff, great location 10 minute walk from city centre and very good breakfast with lots of choice. The staff in the morning at breakfast were very helpful and provided a good service.

View from our room was poor. The doors to every room are self closing and unfortunately lots of guests let them slam shut again and again. I understand this is difficult for you to stop but maybe have a notice in the rooms regarding this. I don’t think you should charge for parking.

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Peter

8.2

September 2024

Comfortable, well equipped room rounded off by an excellent full English breakfast. Includes a lift to help those with mobility issues to move between floors; worked perfectly. Easily accessed car park on site. We had been warned that there might be organised events in the meeting room that could go on until late in the evening, often with music but even though our room was located at the front of the hotel we were not disturbed at all by the late night folks.

I was concerned that our room at the front of the hotel (looking onto the street) might be noisy on Saturday night but our fears proved unfounded.

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Gary

9.1

August 2025

Excellent location and friendly staff, we have stayed here on several occasions We were upgraded to a junior suite, which was a nice touch. Air conditioning was excellent and a godsend as temps outside were tropical

Bit annoying to be charged £9.00 for parking, I don’t recall ever being charged before Bathroom was opposite an apartment block but had no blind on the window and the small amount of frosted glass would do little to protect your modesty when light was on

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Elizabeth

10

November 2024

My favourite local hotel , best place to stay and the staff are exceptional in what they do and how they treat me . Always friendly, great communication, knowledgeable, welcoming. Delicious food served especially the steak 🥩 with 🍟 frites and their local gin ,Essex based . I just want to acknowledge Yulia, Cody, Andra and Andreea. Nothing is too difficult for the staff , they go out of their way to accommodate their customers needs. Thank you very much for all you do 🙏💕 Car parking is safe at this hotel. Location is perfect for Town centre.

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Anita

9.1

June 2024

The staff were very friendly, polite, professional and helpful. We had a large double on 2nd floor which was clean and comfortable. We didn’t eat there because we had all Meals planned with friends but the restaurant looked quite classy and menu looked above average. It had vegetarian options and willingness to cater for dietary requirements. We did have a drink in the bar / lounge which was spacious with a good atmosphere.

Or is a bit of a labyrinth if you’re on second floor at the back and lift only goes to level 1. However that is part of its charm and staff did offer to help with luggage.

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Peter

9.1

May 2024

Excellent location close to city centre (walking distance) with plenty of parking for hotel guests. Quiet. Lovely very helpful staff who responded positively and promptly to any request we made. Liked the tea and coffee making facilities in the room…not the couple of tea bags and sachets of instant coffee one often gets. Here in the room was a variety of herbal teas available as well as black tea, drinking chocolate and a capsule coffee maker with plenty of capsules. In the fridge every day was a small bottle of fresh milk.

Only small things (1) the bar and restaurant menus were good and the food lovely and plentiful servings. But it was the same menu Monday to Saturday - a different menu on Sundays) . For brief visits this is not a problem, but we were here for a week so the menu became repetitious. (2) the liquid soap dispenser in the shower was fine for me but too high for my wife to reach easily. Installers of any items should realise humans come in different shapes and sizes!

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Clare

8.2

November 2023

Comfortable good size rooms & beds, extra blanket provided, needed as westher suddenly cold. Fresh milk in mini bar, good range of tea / coffees. Helpful reception staff. Meals v good, staff highly professional & courteous at dinner & breakfast. Reasonable range of gluten free options for starters / mains in evening. Plenty of parking.

Bedrooms cold (sudden change in weather & radiators hadn't been serviced/ bled. Sure it would have been sorted had we mentioned it but only staying 1 night so not a major problem). Limited gluten free options for puddings, nothing on room service & limited at breakfast with no obvious bread / cereal (might have been available on request had it been wanted).

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Lisa

8.2

April 2024

The reception manager that checked me in and all of the other hotel staff that I met and engaged with were incredibly friendly and helpful. I was given an unexpected room upgrade from a standard double to an executive double which was much larger with was looked like a recently upgraded very large bathroom with shower and bath. The room was immaculately clean and had a quality coffee machine with a good selection of coffee, tea, biscuits and milk in the fridge. A hair dryer located next to a mirror is also a great addition to the room.

The hotel is an older traditional hotel and it lacked a bit of character but it was very clean. I ate in the main restaurant the food was great and nicely presented but as a solo traveller the restaurant lacked ambience and atmosphere. My bed whilst very large the mattress felt low quality and hard and would benefit from a comfort topper and some decent pillows.

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

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Elevator

Bidet

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - County Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • 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 $113. 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.