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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
Lunch and dinner served, garden views
Standard Double or Twin Room
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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The Ferry Boat Inn, Ferry Rd, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, England, CM3 6LR
  • Place, Marsh Farm Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Golf Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, St John the Baptist Monastery
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • Marsh Farm Country Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Warren Golf Club - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • St John the Baptist Monastery - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Danbury Country Park - 16 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
  • ‪The Anchor Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Town Crier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 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.

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

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 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ferry Boat Inn on 9 Dec 2025 start from NZ$249.22, 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.