For nearly a century, Channels has been at the heart of the community, offering a welcoming space where good food, great sport, lively entertainment, and memorable events bring people together across generations.
Steeped in rustic charm, Channels Bar & Brasserie offers a warm, home-from-home dining experience. We serve thoughtfully crafted dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from our Chef’s Garden, local Essex producers, and even our own beehives.
Little Channels Golf offers a welcoming 9-hole course, state-of-the-art Top Tracer driving range, flexible memberships and day passes for adults, juniors and families, plus expert golf lessons for every level of player.
Tucked away in the Essex countryside, Little Channels Bistro is a cosy spot set in a beautifully restored barn. The bistro is open daily, serving delicious all-day breakfasts, afternoon teas, hearty lunches, and offering a charming private dining space for up to 40 guests, and space for dogs outside.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a grand occasion, both Channels and Little Channels offer stunning indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and private functions. With beautifully restored barns, elegant courtyards, and flexible spaces for up to 130 guests, we're ready to make your celebration an occassion.
A charming boutique hotel, located within the Channels Estate. Each room is individually designed, those in the historic 15th-century house feature original, traditional details. Guests can enjoy room service throughout their stay, and for those wishing to arrive in style, helicopters are welcome to land at the helipad. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a wedding, event, or simply for a relaxing night away.
Nestled in the gardens of Channels Lodge, Belsteads Cafe is an oasis of calm to enjoy drinks, food and good company. Join us 7 days a week, for a delicious breakfast or lunch onsite whether you are a hotel guest or a local customer. If you fancy something stronger than a cappuccino, you’ll be pleased to know we’ve got a fully licensed bar ready to pour!
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Right at the heart of Beaulieu and the Chelmsford Garden Community, Channels invites you to relax and indulge in a tranquil setting, suitable for any occasion. Here you will find the Channels Bar and Brasserie, The Essex Barn, Channels Hotel, and Belsteads Coffee Shop.
Pratts Farm Lane East, Chelmsford, CM3 3PT
Tucked away near Little Waltham, on the other side of Essex Regiment Way, you would be forgiven for thinking you're in the middle of the countryside. Here you'll find the Little Channels Bistro. the Channels Golf Centre & Driving range, and The Waltham Barn Wedding and Function Venue.
Pratts Farm Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PR