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The Ferry Boat Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Chelmsford with a marina and free breakfast

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Garden
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a marina, and a garden at The Ferry Boat Inn. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and rowing/canoeing at this bed & breakfast. The on-site restaurant, The Ferry Boat Inn, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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The Ferry Boat Inn, Ferry Rd, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, England, CM3 6LR

What's nearby

  • Hylands House and Park - 26 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Chalkwell Beach - 29 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 31 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Adventure Island - 32 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Southend Pier - 32 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford North Fambridge Station - 15 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Victory Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Bowling - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Ferry Boat Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a marina, and a garden at The Ferry Boat Inn. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and rowing/canoeing at this bed & breakfast. The on-site restaurant, The Ferry Boat Inn, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture, and a sail boat on site
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and water sports equipment
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ferry Boat Inn feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Ferry Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Motor boating
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sail boat
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Ferry Boat Inn Chelmsford
The Ferry Boat Inn Bed & breakfast
The Ferry Boat Inn Bed & breakfast Chelmsford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ferry Boat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ferry Boat Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ferry Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ferry Boat Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ferry Boat Inn located?

Situated in Chelmsford, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ramblers Stadium, Mangapps Railway Museum, and Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre. Warren Golf Club and St John the Baptist Monastery are also within 9 mi (15 km). Chelmsford North Fambridge Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Ferry Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was extremely comfy,the room was lovely,the food was great with lots of options,the staff were very friendly and efficient,would definitely go back,five star rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room in courtyard next to hotel. Good food and bar, good breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Really nice stay.

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend

Great chalet . Very comfortable , would recommend 100% Will definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for quiet get away

Great location and room was excellent and very comfortable BUT no staff on site until 8.30am so struggled to get early check out Breakfast doesn’t start until 8.30 This was probably shown somewhere but I wasn’t aware
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay. Staff made us feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view in countryside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was great stay, super food, outstanding accommodation, great showers, warm and cosy on a cold night. Just one little hiccup, no welcome,how are you? where have you come from, just here is your key, though we were shown to our room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

I was really surprised by this accommodation. It looked brand new. It did say recently refurbished, but it was exactly that. I arrived very late at 11pm but they had left me a continental breakfast as I had to leave at 7:30am the next day. I thought this was really helpful. The location was really quiet and I reckon lovely during the summer being so close to the river and the boats. I would have no hesitation staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
FERRY BOAT INN NORTH FAMBRIDGE ESSEX IT WAS THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY HOW OLD IT WAS, THE FOUNDATIONS OR PART OF THE BUILD OF THE PROPERTY WAS FROM THE TUDOR PERIOD OR THERE ABOUTS. THE SHOWER DRAINER WAS TANGLED UP WITH GUNGE WITH HOLIDAYMAKERS BODY HAIR AND GUESTS BODY PARTICLES WHICH WAS VERY UNPLEASANT. APART FROM THAT THE TWIN ROOM WAS OKAY BUT WE WERE SWITCHING THE HEATING ON AND OFF AND WE COULD HERE THE BOILER IN THE EARLY HOURS. THE BOILER STOPPED EVENTUALLY LATE IN THE NIGHT. ALSO THERE WAS KITCHEN NOISE FROM THE PUB KITCHEN IN THE EARLY HOURS. WE ARE LIGHT SLEEPERS SLIGHT NOISE WOULD KEEP US AWAKE. APART FROM THAT IT WAS LATER ON IN THE EVENING AFTER CUSTOMERS HAD LEFT MUCH QUITTER TRANQUIL AND LOVELY GARDENS WAS LOVELY TO STAY I WOULD RECOMMEND IT APART FROM SOME GOOD POINTS AND BAD POINTS. THE WAS BRILLIANT THE ONION RINGS WERE GREASY AND TO BIG NOT NICE CHIPS WERE NOT NICE MY SISTER AND MYSELF SHOULD’HV HAD A MEAL BTW US.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with lovely food and staff! Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This 500 year old pub is an absolute delight. Perfectly adapted to modern needs. I can’t remember a hotel stay where the staff were friendlier or more helpful. The accommodation, in the modernised stable block, is perfect for a comfortable stay, and both our evening meal and breakfast were of the highest quality. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was my third time of staying at the Ferry boat Inn, and I will certainly be returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome. Quick check in. Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ferry Boat is a lovely place to stay (the rooms were spacious, spotless and marvellously comfortable) with a welcoming bar and restaurant - we thoroughly enjoyed our stop over and would highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well worth booking here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time iv gone in a B&B without the need to disinfect and wipe furniture down! The room was excellent, just big enough had all you needed. And staff was happy to give me extra milk and tea ect ( we drink lors of it ) We didnt need to ask fir extra pillowsas pillows were lovely and plump, we had an accessible room, lovely big wet room, a slope up to the door. The breakfast options were extremly generous portions, as was lunch, and evening meals, toast and sandwiches are doorstep thick, i loved it! It was to much for my 91 year old mum lol but she made a good effort. We would go back again. Definitely recommend a break here, we didnt want to leave. 😊🙌.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will visit again

Cleanliness very good. Good size room. Dog friendly. Staff friendly and efficient. Good size breakfast and plenty of choice. Good variety of evening meals available too. Quiet location with plenty of walks around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to stay.

Very nice place to stay. Just a short overnight stay, with alovely breakfast in the morning. Spacious bar and restaurant, with lovely outdoor seating area and garden. Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place. Lovely people

A lovely pub in a lovely setting. Room spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Meals all well cooked and tasty. Staff all really helpful and seem to love their job couldn’t do enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

Lovely place. Really nice new accommodation. Great food. Its a bit out of the way but well worth eating and staying here. A good base camp for Southend and Chelmsford.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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