About this property
This restored 17th-century manor house in large gardens has a bistro restaurant and a spa with 20-metre indoor pool, a gym, steam rooms, saunas and treatments. Greenwoods is a few miles from Chelmsford and Billericay, and a 45-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Ellis's Restaurant serves English dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The bar is a relaxing space with cosy fires and a bar menu. Bedrooms at Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat are traditional yet stylish and have marble bathrooms and luxurious soft furnishings.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Galen
United Kingdom
“Has a decent pool and good food, also a lovely building” - Ray
United Kingdom
“Great location. Caring staff and the food was second to none. The food was exes quiet. Best dining experience I have had in a while. Staff were excellent. Will defo be rebooking and recommending to friends. Keep up the good work and high standards.” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Well constructed older building using solid materials” - Kelly
Australia
“Lovely old hotel with a beautiful lounge areas to relax in. Lounge food is excellent. Lovely place to relax even if you don’t wish to use the swimming pool and spa” - Gary
United Kingdom
“Nice hotel Good food and excellent service from lovely staff Pool area was nice (sauna was broke and too hot ) and the grounds are lovely” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“Staff were all pleasant and helpful. Facilities are great. 5*” - Anthony
United Kingdom
“very pleasant location, lovely staff, good facilities, value for money, top it off with a high quality menu at good value too. I travel around the UK with work, but will be using this venue again and again!” - John
United Kingdom
“Very pleased with everything although breakfast food was disappointing -” - Julie
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was really nice. I am gluten free and they brought me out gluten free toast with poached eggs and were very clear on what I could have. The fresh fruit was really lovely. I liked being able to use the gym and swimming pool in the...” - Madeline
United Kingdom
“We liked the size and style of the room, as well as the bar area (very elegant and cosy). The restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The swimming pool is good size and has a nice temperature.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ellis Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Please note that children under 16 years of age are not permitted in the spa facilities or the swimming pool.