Short-term accommodation in Chelmsford

A building next to the River Chelmer on ARU's Chelmsford campus

We have a limited number of en suite rooms in a six-bedroom flat on the Student Village.

Short stay bookings will be unavailable from 16 December 2024 until 6 January 2025.

Available rooms

The nightly rate is £59 for students or £324 for a week. The non-student rate is £70 per night or £385 per week. We can only offer short stay accommodation to ARU students or non-students with an affiliation to ARU. Please email [email protected] for availability and booking. Short stay bookings are for the room only.

New starters who need assistance with finding a place to live: please contact the House Hunting team for help with securing short-term accommodation (including emergency accommodation) at [email protected]

The information on this page has been developed from details provided by the Essex Tourism Office and various internet sources. The accommodation covers all areas of Chelmsford and it is advisable to check the location and cost prior to booking. ARU cannot be held liable for any matters arising from inaccuracies in the information provided.

Channels Hotel

  • Address: Pratts Farm Lane East, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PT
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 441547
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.channelshotel.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 3.4 miles/5.5 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 3.8 miles/6.1 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £92.50
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £130
    • Family room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £130, with £15 per extra bed

Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

  • Address: 9-43 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 ODA
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 441547
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.chelmsfordservicedapartments.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 1.3 miles/2.1 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.8 miles/1.3 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with en-suite and fully-equipped kitchen): from £92.50
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite and fully-equipped kitchen): from £119

Meadows Barn

  • Address: Bassetts Lane, Little Baddow, Essex, CM3 4BZ
  • Phone number: +44 (0)7736 549546
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.meadowsbarn.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 7.5 miles/12.7 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 7.3 miles/11.75 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Double/twin room: from £100-140
  • Additional information: Minimum two-night stay.

Rothmans Bed and Breakfast

  • Address: 22 High Street, Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 7HQ
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 476 833 or +44 (0)7768234302
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.rothmansbedandbreakfast.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 2.5 miles/4 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 2.1 miles/3.4 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with shared facilities, including breakfast): from £47
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £87

Victoria's Place

  • Address: Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LH
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1277 841104
  • Website: https://www.booking.com/Share-S35Q61
  • Distance from ARU: 0.7 miles/1.2 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.6 miles/1 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Double/twin room (with shared facilities, including breakfast): from £125

Wards Farm

  • Address:Loves Green, Highwood Road, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3QJ
  • Phone number: + 44 (0)1245 248812
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Distance from ARU: 7.4 miles/11.9 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 6.9 miles/11.1 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with shared facilities, including breakfast): from £34-41
    • Double/twin room (with shared facilities, including breakfast): from £52

Best Western - Atlantic Hotel

People relaxing by the river in Central Park, Chelmsford
  • Address: Brook Street, Off New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PP
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 268168
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.atlantichotelchelmsford.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 0.1 miles/0.2 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.4 miles/0.6 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £93.15 (weekdays); £100 (weekends)

Best Western - Ivy Hill Hotel

  • Address: Writtle Rd, Margaretting, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0EH
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1277 353040
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.ivyhillhotel.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 5.2 miles/8.4 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 4.9 miles/7.9 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with en-suite): from £95 + £9 for breakfast
    • Family room (with en-suite): from £135 + £27 for breakfast

Boswell House Hotel

  • Address: 118–120 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LF
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 287587
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.boswellhousehotel.org.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 0.7 miles/1.1 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.6 miles/1 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £68-£75
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £95
    • Family room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £100-£120

Chelmer Hotel

  • Address: 2–4 Hamlet Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EU.
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 353360
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.facebook.com/chelmerhotel/
  • Distance from ARU: 1.3 miles/2.1 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.8 miles/1.3 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with shared facilities, including breakfast): from £68-£30
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £68-£45
    • Double/twin room (with shared facilities, including breakfast): from £48
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £65
    • Triple room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £80
    • Family room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £90

County Hotel

  • Address: 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PZ
  • Phone number: + 44 (0)1245 455700
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 0.7 miles/1.1 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.4 miles/0.6 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (room only, with en-suite): from £99
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £113
    • Double/twin room (room only, with en-suite): from £110
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £124

Greenwoods Hotel Spa and Retreat

  • Address: Stock Road, Stock, Essex, CM4 9BE
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1277 829990
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.greenwoodshotel.com
  • Distance from ARU: 6.3 miles/10.1 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 5.7 miles/9.2 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £135
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £155

The Lion Inn

  • Address: Main Road, Boreham. Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3JA
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 394900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.lioninnhotel.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 4.8 miles/7.7 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 4.2 miles/6.8 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £110-130

Pontlands Park

  • Address: West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8HR
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 476444
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.pontlandsparkhotel.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 2.5 miles/4 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 2 miles/3.2 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (room only, with en-suite): from £103
    • Single room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £112
    • Double/twin room (room only, with en-suite): from £103
    • Double/twin room (with en-suite, including breakfast): from £115

Premier Inn - Boreham

  • Address: Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HJ
  • Phone number: +44 (0)333 777 3997
  • Website: https://www.premierinn.com
  • Distance from ARU: 2.5 miles/4 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 2 miles/3.2 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night: Check website for availability and bookings.

Premier Inn - Chelmsford City Centre

  • Address: Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NY
  • Phone number: +44 (0)333 321 9363
  • Website: https://www.premierinn.com
  • Distance from ARU: 0.4 miles/0.7 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.2 miles/0.3 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night: Check website for availability and bookings.

Premier Inn - Springfield

  • Address: Chelmsford Service Area, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PY
  • Phone number: +44 (0)333 777 4525
  • Website: https://www.premierinn.com
  • Distance from ARU: 2.5 miles/4 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 2 miles/3.2 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night: Check website for availability and bookings.

Riverside Inn

  • Address: Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LJ
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 266881
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.riversideinnchelmsford.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 0.7 miles/1.1 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.5 miles/0.8 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (room only, with en-suite): from £80

The Ship Chelmsford

  • Address: Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SW
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 265961
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.theshipchelmsford.co.uk
  • Distance from ARU: 0.8 miles/1.3 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.3 miles/0.5 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (room only, with shared facilities): from £50
    • Single room (room only, with en-suite): from £60
    • Double/twin room (room only, with shared facilities): from £50
    • Double/twin room (room only, with en-suite): from £60
    • Triple room (room only, with shared facilities): from £60
    • Triple room (room only, with en-suite): from £60

SX Homes Limited

  • Address: 9 Glebe Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QG
  • Phone number: +44 (0)1245 527 654
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Distance from ARU: 0.5 miles/0.8 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 0.2 miles/0.3 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room £99
  • Additional information:: Minimum two-night stay, £100 refundable deposit required.

Travelodge

  • Address: Army and Navy, 128-136 Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PU
  • Phone number: +44 (0)871 984 6379
  • Website: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/384/Chelmsford-hotel
  • Distance from ARU: 1,.7 miles/2.7 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 1 miles/1.6 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night:
    • Single room (room only, with en-suite): from £42

Hosanna

Two-bedroom riverside apartment in Chelmsford which can accommodate up to four guests.

Ross House

  • Address: Windermere Drive, Great Notley, Essex, CM77 7UB
  • Phone number: +44 (0)7545251152
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://www.rosshouse.co/en/
  • Distance from ARU: 8.6 miles/13.8 km
  • Distance to train/bus station: 10.6 miles/17.1 km
  • Typical cost per room, per night: check website for availability and bookings

Rivermead Islands

Bishop Hall Lane
Rivermead Islands, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1RB
Phone number: 01245 201115
Email: [email protected]
Website: rivermeadislands.co.uk
Typical upfront costs: Advance rent payment
Contract length: 45 weeks + summer stay and summer storage extensions
Cluster flats; UK guarantor required; Housing Hand accepted; Wheelchair access available

Summer lets at Rivermead Islands

These are subject to availability during the seven weeks between the end of one academic year tenancy and the beginning of the next. This summer that’s 13 July – 31 August. Summer let bookings this year are £100 per week and summer storage bookings are £35 per week. Summer storage is only available to current or future residents.

Please contact Rivermead Islands directly to book.