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The Ferry Boat Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $221
$184 nightly
$221 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11

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The Ferry Boat Inn, Ferry Rd, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, England, CM3 6LR
  • Place, Marsh Farm Country Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackwater Leisure Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

With a stay at The Ferry Boat Inn in Chelmsford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Blackwater Leisure Centre and Mangapps Railway Museum. .This bed & breakfast is 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from Adventure Island and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park.
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What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Blackwater Leisure Centre - 16 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 19 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Warren Golf Club - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • St John the Baptist Monastery - 22 min drive - 11.1 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
  • ‪CJ's Bowling - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Pub - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Ferry Boat Inn

The Ferry Boat Inn offers 6 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desk chairs. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Chelmsford bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at The Ferry Boat Inn, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Ferry Boat Inn - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Food and water bowls are available

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 fire extinguisher, 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

The Ferry Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room faultless, staff were attentive and food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, comfortable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was very nice. Away from the pub/restaurant which means its very quiet. The free breakfast was very nice, huge choice. Room was very simple but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wow, sadly, 5 stars is all that the ranking system allows you to comment. The Bar, Restaurant, Rooms, Spotless. The Team where amazing, couldn't fault them.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely only stayed one night but will definitely be going back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Juliaulia

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

Excellent

Excellent facilities, wonderful friendly staff, could not rate highly enough. Also building has built-in ramps which makes it perfect for a customer in a wheelchair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Overnight stay

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

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

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay but accommodation was quite chilly in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

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