I initialy cancelled our booking because when I made the reservation I stipulated that we required a bath, which they did not have available at the lodge. They offered to switch things around and as the cottage was available they offered to put us their for the price of a room, which we accepted. The cottage was fully equipped with... More

I have just spent a lovely weekend at Channels, for a wedding. April 2012....The accomodation in the Lodge was amazing. I stayed in Ash room which was very quirky! it can be a family room, but not for a young child due to the very quirky staircase... The Wedding was perfect, helped by good service by the very pleasant and... More

I had my wedding at Channels Golf Club April 2012. I reserved all the rooms in both the Courtyard and the Lodge for my family and friends to stay in, this included the Aspen Suite located away from the other rooms. Our stay was excellent! Every one of my friends and family were so pleased with their rooms which were... More

I have stayed at Channels Lodge on a number of occasions and can heartily recommend it - whether for business or a leisure break. Rooms are characterful (many original features in the lodge) and comfortable - all are furnished to a very high standard. The staff are pleasant and friendly and will go that extra mile to help. Breakfasts are... More

As a frequent business traveller and being away from home on average 2-3 nights every fortnight, I see a new hotel most weeks so when it comes to assessing hotel package standards, I feel I am more than qualified to share my opinion of my “jewel in the crown”. Set in an idyllic location, that offers its residents not only... More

Why anyone would stay right in Chelmsford when this delightful oasis lies just around the corner, I cannot imagine. If you’re looking for a large, sprawling hotel where you’re just a number, this isn’t the place for you. Channels is refined and intimate, having a collection of unique rooms and suites to choose from. The service is cordial, empathetic and... More

We booked this hotel at very short notice, arriving the same day we booked having had a bad experience at home and needing some time out. We got a great price and a lovely room for ourselves and our dog. Without exception the staff treated us with kindness and gave a high quality service. When we went for breakfast we... More

We stayed 16th & 17th March for my son's wedding. Everything was perfect, the staff were amazing, they really couldn't do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble even though they were busy. As a wedding venue it is magical and I would recommend it to anyone.

We stayed here the day after getting married at nearby Leez Priory, as we didn't want to go home and thought it would be nice to be pampered somewhere. The room was stunning, clean, beautifully decorated, lovely comfortable bed, lovely soft sheets, even bathrobes and slippers for guests to use. The bathroom was really beautiful as well, though here comes... More