County Hotel Chelmsford

County Hotel Chelmsford We are an independent 4* city centre hotel with an award-winning restaurant in the heart of Chelmsford
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Established in 1928 on the grounds of the Old Rainsford Manor, our refined hotel offers a warm and traditional service to guests old and new. Whether you are joining us for business or pleasure, we have 50 rooms differing in size and style to help you relax throughout your visit. Our buildings that are steeped in history and heritage come together to offer a memorable stay, from the luxury, contemporary suites to the comfortable trusty doubles.

12/06/2026

⚽🍹 Introducing our World Cup 2026 inspired cocktail VAR Review!

Created by our talented Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Ben, this signature cocktail is the perfect match day treat.

Available all day for £8.50.
Have you tried it yet? 👀

10/06/2026

⚽ Football is coming to The County Hotel!

Catch every match with us and enjoy our match-day offers
🍺 50% OFF Draught Beers during England games only
🍸 £8.50 VAR Review Cocktail available all day

We are delighted to announce that the hotel has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2026, recognis...
10/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that the hotel has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2026, recognising us among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This achievement follows our previous successes in 2025, 2024 and 2023.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated team for their hard work and commitment and to our wonderful guests for their continued support and positive reviews. Their loyalty and feedback have played an invaluable role in helping us achieve this award.

John Mills Emma Thompson Andra Babarel Rowena Pineda Ortega Marvin Wilmot Ana Maria Darren Atkins Amal Joy Kunjumon Thachiruparambil

01/06/2026

⚽ The World Cup is almost here!

Join us at the Rainsford Bar for:
🍻 50% OFF draught beers during England games
🍸 Special cocktail £8.50 all day

Great football. Great drinks. Great atmosphere. 🏆

🏏 A pleasure welcoming the England Cricket Team  back to The County over the past few days. Thank you for staying with u...
29/05/2026

🏏 A pleasure welcoming the England Cricket Team  back to The County over the past few days.
 
Thank you for staying with us, and best of luck for the rest of the series!
 

STARS OF THE MONTH - MAY ⭐Congratulations to our Deputy Head Housekeeper, Modinat and our Housekeeping Supervisor, Renat...
29/05/2026

STARS OF THE MONTH - MAY ⭐

Congratulations to our Deputy Head Housekeeper, Modinat and our Housekeeping Supervisor, Renata who were voted joint Stars of the Month for May.

They both received the highest number of votes based on the very hard work ethic they display on every shift and their willingness to always go the extra mile when carrying out their role, with very high levels of energy and commitment.

LONG SERVICE AWARDCongratulations to Oliver on 8 brilliant years at the hotel as Kitchen Assistant. Oliver consistently ...
28/05/2026

LONG SERVICE AWARD

Congratulations to Oliver on 8 brilliant years at the hotel as Kitchen Assistant.

Oliver consistently brings great energy to every shift and creates a positive atmosphere for those around him. He approaches his work with enthusiasm, maintains a positive attitude and is always willing to support his colleagues wherever needed, contributing greatly to overall morale.

✨ Join us this Father’s Day for relaxed dining, great company and delicious dishes at The Samphire Restaurant 🍽️🍺From tr...
28/05/2026

✨ Join us this Father’s Day for relaxed dining, great company and delicious dishes at The Samphire Restaurant 🍽️🍺

From traditional Sunday Lunch to savoury Afternoon Tea and perfectly poured pints, treat the father figure in your life to a special experience on Sunday 21st June ✨

⏰ Dining times: 12:00pm – 9:45pm

Reserve your table or explore our menus:
📞 01245 455700
🌐 https://countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk/food-drink/samphire-restaurant/

LONG SERVICE AWARDCongratulations to our Reception Manager, Yulia, on 4 excellent years at the hotel.Yulia originally jo...
27/05/2026

LONG SERVICE AWARD

Congratulations to our Reception Manager, Yulia, on 4 excellent years at the hotel.

Yulia originally joined the hotel in 2022 as a Receptionist. Since then, she was promoted to Senior Receptionist in 2023, then to Assistant Reception Manager in 2024, before most recently advancing to Head of Department.

Her professionalism, caring attitude, positive energy and guest focused approach has always stood out.

25/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday plans? ☀️🍹

It’s 31 degrees in Chelmsford today and the cocktails are ice cold at County Hotel.
Come escape the heat with us this afternoon. 🌿

Address

29 Rainsford Road
Chelmsford
CM12PZ

Telephone

+441245455700

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