Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Hotels
Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
7.9 (830 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 830 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
G
Grant solo_traveller gb
3
BW Signature collection, I wouldn’t want to stay in a normal BW
Pros:

Location to main road

Cons:

Seems dated, room scruffy with marks on the wall, no air on, mold in bathroom, shower wouldn’t stay at temperature, no breakfast buffet, had to wait 40 mins for a small cooked breakfast with a fully hard fried egg. Ask for a runny egg….im still waiting. The sandwich I had in the evening was very good.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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remy couple fr
8
Hotel charmant mais il manque la clim dans les chambres en été
Pros:

Charme anglais
Excellent petit déjeuner
Literie excellente
Grand parking
Accès facile
Climatisation dans le bar et le restaurant

Cons:

Pas de climatisation dans les chambres ( il faisait 35 ! )
Proximité de l’A12 qui génère du bruit
Lit King sized en 150 cm de large

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
P
Philip couple gb
10
Exactly what we needed
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and extremely helpful and the food and service was excellent. The room was clean and facilities were perfect.

Cons:

Nothing we were extremely satisfied
.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Quueenbeemum solo_traveller gb
9
Would definitely stay again!
Pros:

The staff and location was perfect there was a free car park easy check in and out staff was happy to get us a drink from the bar when we got back in after the festival about 1am! Room was good size well presented and very comfortable the bed was sublime!

Cons:

Nothing really for me I'd have liked to have a mini conditioner in the bathroom to pair with the mini shampoo and body wash room was super hot (not their fault it was almost 40° heat in the UK!!) and they did provide a fan

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Miguel Angel couple es
7
Pros:

EL trato de todo el personal, recepción, bar, comedor

Cons:

No había aire acondicionado, la limpieza podría ser mejor.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
good location pleasant stay...hotel should consider air con, its what is expected with the price
Pros:

Receptionist was very professional , friendly and accommodating. She was able to get our room available early so we could change prior to a wedding rather than in the hotel wash rooms.

Cons:

It was extremely hot and whilst there was a fan in our room, the dorma windows were not open, i requested that this been done whilst we were out as there was no pole in the room, when we returned just before midnight they were closed, the room was stifling!
Breakfast was plated option so very little choice, although a good breakfast, service was slow.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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May solo_traveller gb
1
Cancelled my booking without giving me a chance to correct it.
Pros:

Didnt get to stay.

Cons:

They cancelled my booking. Didnt give me an oppotruinity to change my card. Left me stranded at a wedding 2 hours from home. Even though the room was empty and i had the money ready.

Staff was rude on the phone. Even though the room was empty, just kept saying it was too late. Wouldnt let me rebook the empty room.

Never will i bother booking with them again.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth couple at
8
Nice stay for a weekend
Pros:

Nice location and very friendly staff.

Cons:

The rooms do not have airconditioning - it can be very hot. Door handles might need a replacement.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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P4TCJ solo_traveller gb
7
A last minute choice and was not disappointed.
Pros:

Excellent staff and service. Very comfortable room. Dinner and breakfast - food good.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
B
Briony couple gb
6
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
7
Cons:

We had a breakfast which was included with our room but we were very disappointed as there was not options on the cooked breakfast it was all plated up and the fried egg was really hard with no option for scrambled or poached which I think was very poor also there was no bowl of chopped fresh fruit and yogurt and the salmon and cream cheese was empty so it was all very poor and not worth the £ 16 that was charged.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Marguerite couple gb
8
Great location and pleasant stay
Pros:

Room adequate with comfortable bed and decent walk in shower. Good selection for breakfast with items cooked to order. Very helpful waiting staff.

Cons:

Could have had some grab rails in bathroom.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
J
Jez solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Too hot, no air con

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
H
Harley_Vicki extended_group gb
8
A nice hotel, if a little dated.
Pros:

The hotel had good parking and a decent sized restaurant with good food choices. The staff were very friendly on check in and helpful with providing invoices etc.

Cons:

The overall feel was a little dated, and the rooms felt like they needed a good refurb. They were pleasant enough and clean, but definitely felt dated.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
5
One night was enough
Pros:

It was clean and staff were helpful

Cons:

No air con - very hot and stuffy - no fridge
Needs total refurb - very dated - mold around bath - no ventilation - old carpets and dark dated decor- no choice at breakfast - limited breakfast choices

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Fionnuala solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Room was nice and clean.

Cons:

The room was boiling hot. It was about 25 degrees outside.so not unseasonably warm. There is a fan in the room but.it made.little difference.

Check in staff good..no mention at checkout of how was your stay

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
E
Elaine solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Convenient, well maintained, lovely staff, lovely grounds

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
T
Tracy extended_group gb
8
Perfect distance from the venue
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
9
My grandaughter and myself had a lovely time together
Pros:

The location was amazing, food was lovely , staff friendly and so helpful

Cons:

The beds were very uncomfortable and the room was very warm , no air con

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
M
Margaret solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

The great staff. Nice breakfast

Cons:

Ashtrays on every table outside

2026-06-15 via Nuitee