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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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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 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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 432
AED 518 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

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
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Warren Golf Club - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • St John the Baptist Monastery - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Danbury Country Park - 15 min drive - 17.8 km

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
  • ‪CJ's Bowling - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 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, a sail boat on site, and outdoor furniture
  • 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?

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. 52 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 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

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

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

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

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

Aaron

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

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

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

Stuart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Ronen

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

Gregory

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