Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Hotels
Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
7.9 (850 reviews)
Writtle Road, Margaretting , Chelmsford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable environment
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with bathroom
High prices in the bar
Heating in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
Not the cleanest place we have visited, specifically mentioned dirty bathroom.
Service
8.65
Staff were attentive and professional, warm reception upon arrival.
Location
8.65
Great location for passing through, peaceful and quiet.
Room Quality
7.65
Room was spacious and well furnished, but some issues with heating.
Amenities
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.15
Expensive accommodation, not good value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Breakfast was good but options were limited.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall very good experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:30

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts

Tranquil Setting in Essex Countryside
Surrounded by 9 acres of lush garden and parkland, Best Western Ivy Hill offers a peaceful retreat in Margaretting.

Elegant Dining and Relaxation Options
Indulge in culinary delights at the newly relocated Bartellas Restaurant, or unwind in the lounge and bar with a variety of refreshments.

Comfortable Rooms with Contemporary Amenities
Experience a blend of Victorian elegance and modern convenience in the hotel's bedrooms, equipped with Freeview TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Book your stay at Best Western Ivy Hill for a perfect countryside getaway!

Important information:

Guests are required to provide a valid debit/credit card pre-authorization upon arrival at the hotel.
All of our rooms are nonsmoking, non-vaping rooms and are equipped with smoke detectors. A charge of one night’s accommodations will be made for servicing a room that has been smoked or vaped in.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 850 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.15
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Karoline solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
9
Nice friendly staff
Cons:

Too hot!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Nedrick-Hudson solo_traveller gb
8
A lovely staycation
Pros:

Surrounding beautiful 😍
The staff were very lovely, friendly, helpful and accomodating

Cons:

Nothing to share.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Maggie solo_traveller gb
8
Ok
Pros:

Nice staff
Excellent blinds and curtains combo to keep sun and some heat out during the day.
Nice shower and powerful enough to wash even my thick hair
Lovely bed and pillows

Cons:

Girl on buffet told me the sign saying 'gluten free available on request' meant the tray of sandwiches were all gluten free. Obviously they weren't and I had to push her to check. I then received a really nice selection and was impressed.

When doing a buffet you should bring up anyone with allergies first as the tongs were all cross contaminated with gluten so I couldn't have anything until a fresh batch was brought out.

Too hot, but that's not your fault as I knew no air conditioning when booked.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
8
Staff made the stay
Pros:

Breakfast great, room no airconditioning, bed fine

Cons:

Staff were great

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jamie extended_group gb
7
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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susan couple gb
10
Very welcoming
Pros:

Lovely hotel, clean and tidy. Staff very attentive. Especially your night porter letting us in at 2.45am!

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
1
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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darren couple gb
9
It’s a great stay and the location was great for us for a birthday gathering not far away
Pros:

The staff were excellent and a big shout out to the night porter , what service he provided . He totally went out of his way to greet us very late in the night after a party and provided us with cold bottles of water. It’s the simple things in life that matter

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
8
Good value and beey plesant team
Pros:

The team where great and the food quality and choice really good

Cons:

No air conditioning in the bedroom or main breakfast room.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
7
Very comfortable hotel. I have visited several times, but unfortunately with the heat wave it was very warm this time. 
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean rooms. Nice restaurant and dining area. Plenty of parking available.

Cons:

The room was very hot. It was in the middle of a heat wave, but it was quite unbearable. There was a good fan, but as it hasn’t been on through the day, it was very warm through the night.
Breakfast was delicious, but took a long time to come. 25 minutes just to get a small portion of scrambled egg and smoked salmon.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children gb
10
We were having a family celebration, our stay at Ivy Hill made that special.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good, lovely choices

Cons:

Liked the whole stay

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Charmian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
6
Stayed here for work and unfortunately I had a rough nights sleep due to lack of air flow and noise. I think if it hadn’
Pros:

There was plenty of parking available. The gardens were lovely and there was also a resident peacock that came up to my window.

Cons:

My room was far too hot and overlooked the roof and all the extraction pipework. As there was no air conditioning and only provided with a fan that didn’t oscillate I kept the window open which meant I could hear everything from outside. It was noisy and very hot. A difficult nights sleep.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
6
Comfortable but confusing
Pros:

The room was a good size, clean and, comfortable bed and good shower. The price was reasonable as well and there was onsite free parking.

Cons:

The room had a few minor repairs needed like a broken drawer on chest and bathroom door warping at the bottom. The food was good in the restaurant but the main issue seemed to be the miscommunication amongst restaurant staff which resulted in food or drinks either arriving late or not at all. We weren't the only diners who experienced this. They did reduce the bill though because of the mixup. In their guest room information they stated they didn't provide breakfast, only for us to discover when checking out that they did. But we had decided to get going at this point.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Very clean, friendly staff and welcoming and accommodating. Grounds are clean and v.spacious. room v. Clean and tidy

Cons:

Room was hot, fans to help, but limited affect. But that's due to our summer more than anything.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee