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 Reflections Leisure Centre will be closed for maintenance from 18.00 on 23rd March until 9.00 on 29th March 2025. ....

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • 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
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tetiana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cozy, clean, tasty food, very comfortable swimming pool
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was fab and the hotel was totally gorgeous.
P
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel is located in a very beautiful setting with amazing views, this would be the perfect place to get married
Emma-louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location. Rooms are excellent. Spacious yet cozy and warm. The service is always personal and welcoming as are the facilities. 100% recommend.
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A very relaxed atmosphere and all very reasonably priced. It’s hard to find a hotel to accommodate 3 adults in a room and this was a huge positive. What really made the stay, was the attitude of the staff, who were all very friendly and polite and...
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed for wedding at a different venue, so the size of the rooms were great to get ready in. We were able to relax the evening before in the hotels comfortable surroundings, including a nice evening meal, then the day of the wedding had a...
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful old building with a great view from the room. Decorated with a nod to its past history.
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stunning building Very comfortable and welcoming Beautiful grounds Immaculate and spotlessly clean
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The dinner and breakfast, the spa facilities and the staff
Santangelo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service Excellent, Good Price Point & Food Excellent!

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$22.03 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

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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 option.
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
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£25 per child, per night
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£25 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.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

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

Please note that maintenance work of the Reflections Leisure Centre will be carried out from March 23, 2026, to March 28, 2026.