Rainsford Road
Chelmsford
Essex
England
CM1 2PZ
Tel: 01245 455 700
Fax: 01245 492 762

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.
50 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 in 2009 we now have a stunning Suite with a total of 16 Superior and Premium Rooms at standards that you would expect from a 4 Star quality hotel.
The Hotel is located within a few 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 it's surrounding areas. Stratford Olympic station only 35 minutes from door to door!
The County Kitchen are pleased to announce we have recently won an AA Rosette. Our Chefs produce an extensive ‘A la Carte’ menu. Our style is classic British food in a modern style. Using only the best of British seasonal ingredients.
Whether for conferences, weddings or large private parties The County can provide you with excellent Banqueting facilities.
The County is also a popular meeting and conference venue. All meeting rooms are purpose built and have natural daylight – with five rooms available. Four rooms are on the ground floor with easy access to a disabled toilet.
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.

Meeting & Conference Venue -
Air Conditioned
, Baby Changing Facilities
, Business Support
, Children Welcome
, Coach Parties Welcome
, Conference Facilities
, Corporate Hospitality Facilities
, Credit Cards Accepted
, Disabled Access
, Disabled Toilets
, Free Broadband Internet
, Gay Friendly
, Group Facilities
, Groups Welcome
, No Dogs (Except Guide Dogs)
, No Smoking
, On-site Catering
, On-site Refreshments
, Public Toilets
, Restaurant (Open to Non-Residents)
, WiFi/Internet Access
Restaurant -
A La Carte Menu
, AA Rosette Award
, Afternoon Tea
, Afternoon Tea Menu
, Al Fresco Dining
, Award Winning Menu
, Bar
, Bar Menu
, Bar Snacks
, Beers, Wines & Spirits
, Birthday Functions
, Breakfast Meetings
, Breakfast Menu
, British Cuisine
, British Seasonal Ingredients
, Business Lunches
, Car Parking
, Children Welcome
, Children's Menu
, Christmas Menu
, Christmas Party Menu
, Cream Teas
, Daily Set Menu
, Daily Specials
, Dessert Menu
, Dinner Menu
, Disabled Access
, Disabled Parking Spaces
, Disabled Toilet
, English Cuisine
, Evening Fine Dining Menu
, Evening Menu
, Evening Set-Price Menu
, Event Catering
, Express Lunch Menu
, Family Friendly
, Family Restaurant
, Fine Wines
, Food Available 7 Days a Week
, Food Served All Day
, Fresh Locally Sourced Ingredients
, Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
, Fully Licensed
, Function Room
, Healthy Options
, Homemade Deserts
, Homemade Premier Desserts
, International Cuisine
, Kid's Menu
, Local Ingredients
, Local Produce
, Local Suppliers
, Lounge/Bar
, Lunch & Dinner Menu
, Lunch Menu
, Lunch Time Menu
, Lunches
, Lunchtime Specials Menu
, Main Courses
, Main Menu
, Modern British Food
, New Years Eve Menu
, No Smoking
, Open to the Public
, Outside Area
, Please phone for details
, Private Bar
, Private Functions
, Private Hire
, Private Parties for 10 or more
, Quality Produce Sourced Locally When Available
, Reduced Rates for Children under 12
, Restaurant (Open to Non-Residents)
, Sandwiches or Baguettes
, Saturday Lunch Menu
, Seasonal Menus
, Seasonal Produce
, Set Menu
, Special Celebrations
, Special Diets Available
, Special Occasions
, Special Offers
, Specials
, Summer Specials
, Sunday Breakfast
, Sunday Carvery
, Sunday Lunch Menu
, Sunday Menu
, Sunday Roast
, Sunday Roast Menu
, Tea & Coffee
, Tea & Coffee Facilities
, Traditional English Menu
, Up to 90 Diners
, Vegetarian
, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options
, Vegetarian Diet Available
, Vegetarian Dishes
, Warm & Cosy Atmosphere
, Wine List
Wedding Venues & Services - Wedding Reception/Venue -
Civil Marriages
, Wedding Receptions
