The County Hotel, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, Essex

countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk

Bookings can be made 1 – 28 days in advance

Therefore we are currently taking enquiries for 30th June 2025 – 27th July 2025

To make your booking, call our Central Reservations Team on 01565 831 816* quoting your Unique Booking Code and details of where you would like to book.

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

Served Monday to Sunday 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.

Days available to book

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday