The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PZ
Telephone: 01245 455700 Fax: 01245 492762
We are a large town centre hotel with a difference. We are privately owned so quality, service and our reputation for providing these are what we depend on.
Our team will look after you as an individual, with genuine warmth and personal attention. The Hotel is located within a minutes walk from the train station and a couple of minutes from Chelmsford town centre making this a superb location to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford or its surrounding areas.
Our facilities are wide ranging including; 54 bedrooms. the acclaimed County Restaurant , function rooms, conference facilities, a large ball room , a civil licence for holding weddings , a separate lounge area with bar and a large programme of Evening Entertainment throughout the year. Our Entertainment programme features everything from Dinner Dances through to Mystery Murder Nights and Old School Discos, so there's always a reason to come down and join in at The County.
Last Sunday of every Month "Jazz Lunch"
Accommodation
54 comfortably designed bedrooms. With a range of doubles, twins and single rooms, all with Flat Screen TV, WI-FI internet, trouser press, direct dial telephones, complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits in all rooms. As part of our major refurbishment project we are near completion on our 10 Premium 4 Star Quality Rooms
Restaurant
Our Chefs produce an extensive 'A la Carte' menu which is available for lunch and dinner. Our style is classic British food in a modern style. Using only the best of British seasonal ingredients. Breads, scones, pasta and ice cream are all homemade.
Lounge
The Lounge at The County Hotel offers a relaxing and informal meeting area for a business meet or just a lunch time coffee.
Situated just to the left of the Hotel's reception area the Lounge is also ideal as a meeting point if you catching up with other guests who are staying at The County.
Conference Facilities
The County is a popular meeting and conference venue. All meeting rooms are purpose built and have natural daylight – with six rooms available. Four on the ground floor and five with full disabled access.
We can accommodate from 2 to 150 delegates on day delegate and also offer a residential 24 hour rate.
Ideally situated within 5 minutes walk from Chelmsford train and bus stations and with 80 car parking spaces we are close to the M25 J8, A12, A130 and the A414.
The County is a popular meeting and conference venue for 2 – 150 delegates.
Weddings
We are very aware that this has to be the most special day of your lives. It has to be as you dreamed it would be. You will find that we firstly listen to you, to your priorities and your worries. We then take the organisation of the basic details off your shoulders, leaving you free to enjoy the day.
So come and view our facilities and discuss the packages we have on offer. We guarantee you a wonderful wedding.