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Pontlands Park Country Hotel Pontlands Park is a family run hotel providing a unique combination of homely comfort and exceptional service. Built in 1879 Pontlands Park features Victorian period architecture perfectly balanced with luxurious and contemporary design. Over the years the house has been sympathetically extended and today has 35 bedrooms, comprehensive conference facilities and is a perfect venue for weddings and parties, whatever the occasion.

The Restaurant and Lounge have a comfortable and friendly atmosphere which makes it a perfect place for a get-together for coffee or drinks, to enjoy a light lunch, afternoon tea or dinner and the free WI-FI and parking makes it ideal for meeting up with colleagues.
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Pontlands Park has 35 beautiful bedrooms, complete with all of the facilities you would expect from a three star hotel, plus a little more, all designed to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The bedrooms are divided into five categories, Executive Double and Twin Rooms, our Deluxe Double Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, Four Poster and Feature Rooms and Suites.
The Restaurant and Lounge are decorated in a relaxed contemporary style that fits well within the traditional building. Comfortable chairs, plenty of natural daylight, free WI-FI and our friendly staff make it the perfect place for a get together with friends and family or to escape the office and get some work done, whilst enjoying a coffee.
Pontlands Park offers modern conference facilities in a beautiful Victorian setting. Conveniently located two minutes from the A12 east of Chelmsford, it is easily accessible for local and national visitors with ample free car parking. Free WI-FI access is available throughout the hotel and we have a range of equipment available for hire.
The impressive Victorian house and beautifully landscaped gardens with pond, make Pontlands Park the ideal setting for you to celebrate your love and commitment. Our team of friendly, professional and experienced staff will be on hand to ensure you have a day to remember and look back on for years to come.
Reviews (20)
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Harvey Singer
Jun 16, 2022
My wife and I stayed here for 1 night and found the staff both friendly and helpful. Excellent food in the restaurant and breakfast. For those who drive electric cards there is 2 Tesla chargers and a 13 amp socket for a granny charger.
Scott Woods
Jun 15, 2022
Lovely hotel. Amazing food in the restaurant for a evening meal. Breakfast hosts gave great service and the food was plentiful and piping hot. Delicious.
Debbie Whitelaw
Jun 08, 2022
To start with 2 electric chargers in Carpark. Very welcoming friendly staff. Room spacious and clean. Not hotels staffs fault, but smelled of cigarettes. May have been previous smokers before us. Barstaff attentive, restaurant food well presented and fresh. Breakfast buffet fresh and plentiful. Nice strong coffee. Grounds are lovely. Would stay again.
John Everest
Jun 06, 2022
My second visit to pontlands park for a corporate event. Staff are really good and nothing is too much trouble. Evening meal is fantastic, good tasty food in good quantities. Breakfast is very nice too! There is a nice pool adjacent that can be used and their outside seating areas and grounds are pretty and well kept
Doreen Laing
Jun 04, 2022
Why this lovely hotel only rates three stars is beyond me! Our room was lovely, with high ceilings and looked out over a beautifully kept garden. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and welcoming. All in all a great place to stay.
Jane Ross
Apr 25, 2022
We had a lovely experience yesterday, 3rd April, 2022, at Pontlands Park. My family friend had her hen do here in one of the suites available. I've got to say the Hotel, location and grounds were beautiful. The staff couldn't do enough to please us. We had afternoon lunch and it was deliscious. Amples of tea and coffee. Highly reccommend.
Lisa Stevens
Apr 21, 2022
Had a amazing time. Had my son's wedding there on 15th April 2022 and impeccable service. The staff are efficient and nothing to much for them Rooms are spacious and clean The leisure centre was the icing on the cake to finish the stay off Highly recommend staying here
Jpw Fishing Jpw-Fishing Com
Apr 20, 2022
Absolutely lovely hotel. Staff are excellent and very nice rooms with bath and separate shower. Very relaxed atmosphere for such high quality establishment. Would highly recommend.
Barry Doxsey
Apr 18, 2022
Visited for a special dinner, small family group. They made it special. The chief is wizard of the taste buds and the staff are there when you need them. Friendly, helpful but not over powering. We did not stay the night, so can't grade the bedrooms. The building is spacious with character and history. I don't normally give a review!
Graham Woodbridge
Feb 10, 2022
First time visit. Charming hotel. Lovely spacious room. Large walk in in shower. Not tried the food yet but menu looks very comprehensive. Well pleased.
Mike Evans
Dec 16, 2021
We enjoyed a Christmas meal with friends, turkey roll and cheese and biscuits, very good.
Karen Lambert
Dec 10, 2021
Great service, lovely food. Although some of our group said the potatoes were a little hard and the lamb starter was very unusual. On the whole though we loved the food. The DJ was disappointing however, as in 2019 when we last went as a works Christmas party, it was a great DJ set with us all on the dancefloor all evening, such a shame. Karen x
Morgan Smith
Nov 13, 2021
Came here for an afternoon tea and the staff were so helpful and attentive, highly recommend!
Jeremy Aves
Nov 05, 2021
Just shy of 400 for a superior family room for 2 nights (3 of us). Great breakfast and good standard of accommodation. I am afraid that's where it ends. Our 'superior family room' booked three months in advanced sat right next to a wedding marquee playing loud music into the night. If that was not enough our bed linen and dirty towels were not changed on our return.

When I complained I was informed of a small sign on reception explaining housekeeping was on request owing to Covid! I should have read it! Perhaps I should have but come on, perhaps you should have also told me when we checked in.
Paul Davis
Oct 29, 2021
Lucky enough to have been The Father of the Bride 23/10/21. Superb day everything went like clockwork. Stayed Friday and Saturday night in a lovely room with a super comfortable bed. The food at the Wedding was fantastic, staff very attentive, polite and made the day a great success. The hotel is set in lovely grounds and the Marque where the wedding took place was huge. Many thanks for all your help in making my daughter's day a great success
Michael B.
Oct 25, 2021
Portlands hosted our wedding, and they gave us the day we absolutely hoped for. They were professional and friendly from day one, and handled our unfortunate postponing of the wedding day without fuss. The hotel and the grounds are beautiful and made for absolutely fantastic photos. The staff ensured the day ran smoothly and we are very very happy with how everything turned out. Thank you all so much.
Shaff Cloud
Oct 17, 2021
Staff were all friendly and the meals were prepared and served in good fashion. Taking your order and bringing them to your table with a small buffet for extra items you may want. Swimming pools x2 could hold 3 ppl well for swimming and the jacuzzi was comfy. We had an issue with a noisy room next door but when we rang reception they dealt with it swiftly, simply amazing. Beautiful environment and facilities.
James Devney
Aug 27, 2021
Lovely hotel set in the countryside outside of Chelmsford. Staff are really courteous and friendly, going above and beyond on helping out with special requests. The rooms are really spacious and well appointed. There are also 2 rooms with interconnecting doors allowing larger families to sleep in comfort. Recommended.
Martin Hall
Aug 19, 2021
Went for a wedding. Great setting and ample parking. 2 electric charging points. Reception had 2 non alcoholic beers which was pleasant surprise for drivers. Marque was supperb as was the buffet. Tasty range of options including veggie. Good place and pleasant efficient staff.
Tim Cook
Aug 06, 2021
Secluded location, yet not far from the A12 and therefore good road links to London and East Anglia. Handsome building with very friendly and attentive staff. Met up with family for a meal. Food was very good. I couldn't fault my herb crusted lamb; it was tender and cooked perfectly. FYI Covid safe measures in place and felt very safe. Definitely have it in mind to visit again.