Bookings can be made 1 – 28 days in advance
Therefore we are currently taking enquiries for 11th October 2025 – 7th November 2025
To make your booking, call our Central Reservations Team on :phone* quoting your Unique Booking Code and details of where you would like to visit.
The County Hotel is an independent hotel, located in Chelmsford city center, serving Traditional Afternoon tea. They pride themselves on offering genuine warmth and welcoming atmosphere.
Following in the footsteps of their well-heeled ancestors, the much-loved, English tradition of Afternoon Tea continues today at County Hotel some 179 years later.
Sample Menu:
Selection of sandwiches and savouries:
- Roasted chicken breast with lemon thyme mayonnaise
- Beef pastrami, tarragon and horseradish cream
- Scottish smoked salmon, dill cream cheese and cucumber
- Mini quiche
Selection of sweet treats:
- Chefs baked scones with jam and clotted cream
- Triple chocolate brownie
- Pistachio and coffee choux bun
- Orange drizzle loaf cake
To accompany
- One serving of tea or coffee
Available Monday to Thursday 12-5pm
Address
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ* Calls from BT landlines are charged at national rate. The price of calls from other telephone companies will vary. Contact your service provider for details. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
