Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel

Writtle Road, Margaretting, Chelmsford, Essex, CM4 0EH, England
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Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel

Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel.

Victorian charm in Chelmsford.

Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel is a lovingly converted Victorian House, set in 9 acres of beautifully matured gardens and ideally situated midway between Chelmsford and Brentwood.With beautifully landscaped gard show more

For enquiries or to make a reservation please call 03330 034174

For meetings and events enquiries please call 0844 387 62 40

Breakfast will be either pre-plated cooked, Grab and Go delivered to guest room or a self serve grab and go on departure
Bars, Free WIFI, Golf Nearby, Restaurants, No Lift
There is free parking available onsite.
Pets not accepted
Free WIFI available throughout the hotel
Check-in & Check out15:00 | 11:00
Writtle Road, Margaretting, Chelmsford, Essex, CM4 0EH, England
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Restaurants & Bars

Good food and drink are essential ingredients for any getaway and our hotel restaurants and bars don’t disappoint. From brekkies that leave you raring to go, to evening meals with the wow factor we’ve got all your culinary needs covered. Tuck in.

  • Bartellas Restaurant
  • The Lounge & Bar
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Bartellas Restaurant

Located within the hotel "Bartellas" Restaurant offers Modern English and Continental cuisine on an individually priced menu. Also on offer is a Traditional Sunday Lunch menu.

Opening hours
Lunch: 12:00 - 14:00
Dinner: 18:00 - 21:30
Weekend times may vary

The Lounge & Bar

A stunning new refurbishment and build have created our Lounge & Bar. Open for Coffees, Sandwiches, Afternoon Teas or just to sit and relax in!

Opening hours
11:00-22:30
Weekend times may vary
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Weddings

Best Western Ivy Hill is the ideal choice for your big day, the beautiful house and the elegant landscaped gardens are a perfect backdrop for your celebrations, whether your party is for 2 or 250 guests. Best Western Ivy Hill is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, this includes weddings, civil partnerships, commitment ceremonies, naming ceremonies and renewal of vows.

For any enquiries please call on 01277 353040

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Registrar

Registry office:
Chelmsford
17 Market Road , Chelmsford, CM1 1GF
01245 430700

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Golf

Whether you’re dedicating your full getaway to the green or just want to sneak in a few holes in between sightseeing, we’ve got you covered. Just don’t forget to pack your lucky club…

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Hylands Golf Complex

3 miles away in ingatestone

Course information

  • Driving range
  • Putting green golf facilites
Course type

Parkland/links

Location

Off Site

Holes

27

Par

72

Distance

6604 Yards

Handicap

No handicap required

Prices

9 holes £10.00
18 holes £24.00
Trolley hire £3.00
Club hire Yes
Buggy hire £16.00
Tuition £40.00
Driving Range £3.50
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Meetings & Events

Those all-important board meetings will benefit from our pleasant 'out of office' refurbished surroundings, while general conferences and seminars can be hosted in one of our other flexible spaces.

  • Margaretting Suite
  • Highwood Room

For any enquiries please contact events on 0844 387 62 40

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Those all-important board meetings will benefit from our pleasant 'out of office' refurbished surroundings, while general conferences and seminars can be hosted in one of our other flexible spaces.

Available Room Set Ups

  • Banquet
  • Boardroom
  • Classroom
  • Theatre
  • U shape

Margaretting Suite

A dedicated Conference & Function suite, the Margaretting Suite has an independant entrance, its own facilities and a private garden.

Highwood Room

Situated on the first floor, the Highwood Room is air conditioned and private.

Room Theatre Classroom U-Shape Boardroom Banquet
Ivy 1 40 20 16 20 32
Ivy Suite 70 40 30 30 70
Margaretting Suite 180 80 0 0 160
Highwood Room 50 24 24 24 0
Ivy 2 40 20 16 20 32
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Reviews of Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel

Traveller Overview:
4.5 Rating: 534 reviews
Excellent 51%
Very Good 31%
Average 10%
Poor 5%
Terrible 1%
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235west, wrote review 06/12/2020

Christmassy friendly welcome in Tier 2!

I was visiting the area on a course and can honestly say it was a real treat to stay at Ivy Hill Hotel. The hotel had only been reopened from lockdown 2.0 and the staff went out of their way to ensure... more

Owner Response
Jason Bartella, Owner at Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your kind review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. We are delighted you had an enjoyable stay with us and found the service and food to be good. Thank you for the kind comments re our food and service, I shall gladly pass them on to the team. We wish you a Merry Christmas and hope to welcome you back in the New Year. Jason Bartella Managing Director
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533williamj, wrote review 19/11/2020

What we’ve come to expect

Thank you to all the wonderful staff for make our stay so enjoyable. Our room was clean , quiet and well presented we slept well. We will continue using you for future events and dinners at Bartella’s... more

Owner Response
Jason Bartella, Owner at Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your kind review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. I am pleased you had an enjoyable stay and dining experience. It is wonderful you found the service from our staff to be of a high standard, which I shall gladly pass on your comments. We hope to welcome you back when our doors reopen. Jason Bartella Managing Director
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AMA159, wrote review 01/11/2020

Wedding reception and stay.

Due to covid-19, we had our wedding plans completely changed last minute to a sudden change in numbers (2 weeks notice). I contacted The Ivy Hill Hotel amongst other local hotels to enquire about poss... more

Owner Response
Jason Bartella, Owner at Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your kind review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. Huge congratulations to you both, I know it must have been very stressful and worrying; but I am pleased the team put your minds at ease and helped you throughout. It is wonderful you and your guests had such a joyous occasion and I am sure you will look back and have fond memories. I hope you both return again soon! Jason Bartella Managing Director
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Mark I, wrote review 30/10/2020

A great hotel

I have stayed here before and have always had a great experience and this time was no exception. All of the staff are very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Room was spacious and very clean. Our meal... more

Owner Response
Jason Bartella, Owner at Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your kind review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. I am pleased you had an enjoyable stay and found the rooms and customer service from the team to be fantastic. I hope when you are next in the area, you visit us again. Jason Bartella Managing Director
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TrevorH213, wrote review 27/10/2020

Great experience

Had a family meal at the Ivy last night and hired a garden pod... What a great night, food was lovely, staff were really friendly and polite and the pod experience was fantastic... would really recomm... more

Owner Response
Jason Bartella, Owner at Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel, responded to this review
Thank you for your kind review and for rewarding us with 5 stars. I am pleased you had an enjoyable dining experience in our new Domes! It is always wonderful to hear our customers enjoyed the experience and look forward to returning in the near future. Perhaps bring your family back again during mid-November and December, when our Domes will be festively decorated! Jason Bartella Managing Director