About this property
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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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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 double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicola
United Kingdom“Beautiful and great location. Loved the outdoor and indoor pools. Food was really good with a proper homemade breakfast. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Even though there was an event on it did not impact our stay our stay at all. Lovely...” - Prestage United Kingdom“Comfortable and clean rooms. Great food. Staff are fantastic in both the hotel and the leisure centre. We stayed while work was being done on our home and they could not have done more for us. My kids kept saying how kind everyone is there and...”
- Muggleton United Kingdom“Our second visit and everything was as good as last time, May 2025. Second time we have been upgraded! Birthday in May, wedding anniversary in September. Very thoughtful and kind. Most appreciated. Staff exceptionally friendly. Will visit again.”
- Nicola United Kingdom“We went to Radio 2 in the Park so unfortunately didn't get to use the hotels facilities which is a shame. The staff were very helpful. Bottles of water were complimentary from reception. The breakfast was buffet style help yourself. There was...”
- Penny United Kingdom“Beautiful grounds and we had a huge beautiful room. Lovely breakfast 😋”
- Alison United Kingdom“Hotel was well located, rooms was large and well appointed, staff were very helpful and friendly, breakfast was very good and check out/in was easy.”
- Lara United Kingdom“Lovely quiet spot around 15 minutes away in a cab from Hylands Park and the Radio 2 event. Lovely old property, great breakfast and fantastic staff - every one we met was really friendly and helpful. We had some time the next day so stayed and...”
- Stu United Kingdom“Beautiful location. Staff super helpful allowed us an early check in. Our suite was lovely. Breakfast was very good.”
- Sarah United Kingdom“The rooms were so big, the staff are fantastic! Nothing was too much and they are so happy and polite. I’d come back just for the customer service!”
- Monique United Kingdom“Beautiful hotel & our room was so spacious. Very friendly staff especially one member whom I think was called Hilger? This gentleman despite working since 9am went above & beyond helpful when we returned after a trip to the music festival at 12pm....”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineEuropean
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Restaurant #2
- CuisineBritish • Italian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
Children can only access the hotel's leisure facilities at specific times. Please check with the hotel on arrival.
Reflections Leisure Centre will be closed for maintenance from 18.00 on 28rd September until 9.00 on 4th October 2025.
Guests are required to provide a valid debit/credit card pre-authorisation upon arrival at the hotel.
