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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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Exterior
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
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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 | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cliffs Pavilion - 31 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Southend Beach - 32 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Adventure Island - 32 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Southend Pier - 32 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 35 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Victory Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Town Crier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 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 motor 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, water sports equipment, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A sail boat on site and outdoor furniture
  • 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

Languages

English

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. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 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

Well worth booking here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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

Very friendly welcome. Quick check in. Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

It was a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Nice view in countryside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

We had a great 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Nice room in courtyard next to hotel. Good food and bar, good breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Really nice stay.

10/10

Overnight stay, excellent service and food. Accommodation very clean, newly renovated, quiet location, would recommend, and definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Excellent service and stay. Staff made us feel so welcome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Our stay at The Ferry Boat Inn was lovely. The food and accommodation were excellent and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great for a 1 night stop-over as convenient to explore East Essex with its quaint & pretty villages such as Battlesbridge, Burnham on Crouch. Also areas of interest like RHS Hyde Hall, Stow Maries Great war museum, Essex Wildlife Trust
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Staff were fantastic could not do enough for you, food was very good, only slight issue the window in the bedroom door needs a curtain to stop the security light coming in to the room at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

A fabulous little place exceeding all expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Friendly staff,excellent food,well appointed room. Made up some breakfast to take with me due to an early start.
Evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Lovely accommodation right on the river and England Coastal path. All spotless. High quality food and very attentive staff. Rooms are well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Simply outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Quick and easy check in. Shown to my room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food in the evening and breakfast was amazing. Room lovely and spacious. Quiet area so great night sleep. Loads of parking so no need to worry. Definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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

Fantastic customer service and very clean rooms but most importantly they allow Dogs! :) Food was also delicious, highly recomending to anyone who values a great atmosphere and is looking for an outstanding service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022