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The Ferry Boat Inn

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

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Exterior
Garden
Standard Double or Twin Room
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Lunch and dinner served, garden views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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The Ferry Boat Inn, Ferry Rd, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, England, CM3 6LR
  • Marsh Farm Country Park
  • Adventure Island
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Southend Pier
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Chelmsford

At The Ferry Boat Inn, you'll be 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from Ramblers Stadium and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Mangapps Railway Museum. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, a marina and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The family restaurant, The Ferry Boat Inn, is open for lunch and dinner. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to motor boating and rowing/canoeing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Chelmsford B&B include Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre and Warren Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Hylands House and Park - 26 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Southend Beach - 32 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Adventure Island - 32 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Southend Pier - 32 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Thorpe Bay Beach - 35 min drive - 29.2 km

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

Bed & breakfast in Chelmsford with marina and free breakfast
The Ferry Boat Inn offers its guests a marina. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Ferry Boat Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Chelmsford bed & breakfast.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ferry Boat Inn offers 6 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desk chairs. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ferry Boat Inn?

The Ferry Boat Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ferry Boat Inn?

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ferry Boat Inn on 30 Jun 2025 start from NZ$317.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ferry Boat Inn?

Yep, The Ferry Boat Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ferry Boat Inn?

The closest beach to The Ferry Boat Inn is Chalkwell Beach (11.5 km).

Does The Ferry Boat Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ferry Boat Inn?

No, The Ferry Boat Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ferry Boat Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ferry Boat Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Ferry Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

P

Business traveller
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

Nigel

Business traveller
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

Travelled with partner
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

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

m

Business traveller
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

DIANA

Travelled with family
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

Hiroko

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely location
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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Alan

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Little corner of heaven

What a little gem. From the moment we booked in everyone was so kind and helpful. Our room was The Kestrel. The room was large, very clean, warm had a decent sized smart tv. A lovely bath room with under floor heating a double sized walk in shower, with toiletries and soft towels. We had our evening meal and breakfast there and both meals were delicious and hot. We can’t wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with group
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

Lee

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place at the end of the road

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