Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes’ drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour. The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. The family-run hotel provides homely comfort and exceptional service and has been sympathetically extended to offer 35 luxurious bedrooms. There is a fine restaurant and comprehensive conference facilities. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring leisure centre. Pontlands is the perfect venue for weddings. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring leisure centre, although admission times for children are restricted

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet, clean, comfortable, excellent breakfast, staff friendly and helpful. We had an issue with our room on arrival, which the lady on the desk sorted out very quickly, and was very apologetic - excellent customer service.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All of the staff were lovely, we felt very welcome, room was great size, nice big bath sheets, cot provided and an extra bin for nappies which was so thoughtful!
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting with stunning grounds. The bedroom was spacious and tastefully decorated. The bathroom was ultra modern.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Pontlands Park Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoor
  • Open all year
Pool 2 - outdoor
    Wellness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Pontlands Park Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    2 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night
    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Pontlands Park Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Children can only access the hotel's leisure facilities at specific times. Please check with the hotel on arrival.

    Please Note, the Reflections Leisure Centre will be closed for maintenance from 18.00 on 29th Sept until 09.00 on 5th October 2024

    Guests are required to provide a valid debit/credit card pre-authorisation upon arrival at the hotel.

    FAQs about Pontlands Park Hotel

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Pontlands Park Hotel on this page.

    • Guests staying at Pontlands Park Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Pontlands Park Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Pontlands Park Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Pontlands Park Hotel is 2.4 miles from the centre of Chelmsford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Pontlands Park Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Steam room
      • Fitness/spa locker rooms
      • Swimming Pool
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area

    • The prices at Pontlands Park Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Pontlands Park Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
      • Family