A great choice for a stay in Chelmsford, The Ferry Boat Inn features a marina. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Ferry Boat Inn, which is open for lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
The Ferry Boat Inn, Ferry Rd, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, England, CM3 6LR
What's nearby
Marsh Farm Country Park - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
Southend Pier - 28 min drive - 31.7 km
Adventure Island - 28 min drive - 31.9 km
Shoebury East Beach - 33 min drive - 36.8 km
Southend Beach - 50 min drive - 32.9 km
Getting around
London (SEN-Southend) - 44 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 73 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 75 min drive
Chelmsford South Woodham Ferrers Station - 8 min drive
Althorne Station - 11 min drive
Chelmsford North Fambridge Station - 15 min walk
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
A great choice for a stay in Chelmsford, The Ferry Boat Inn features a marina. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Ferry Boat Inn, which is open for lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Canoeing
Sailing
Motor boating
Jet-skiing nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Water sports equipment
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Marina
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Espresso maker
What to enjoy
Garden
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Ferry Boat Inn Chelmsford
The Ferry Boat Inn Bed & breakfast
The Ferry Boat Inn Bed & breakfast Chelmsford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Ferry Boat Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ferry Boat Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Ferry Boat Inn?
Yes, dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at The Ferry Boat Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ferry Boat Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Ferry Boat Inn?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (27-min drive) and Genting Casino (27-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Ferry Boat Inn and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as rowing and sail boating. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ferry Boat Inn?
Yes, The Ferry Boat Inn offers garden views.
Does The Ferry Boat Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a garden.
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The Ferry Boat Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Well worth booking here
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
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
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Very friendly welcome.
Quick check in.
Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Mar 2025
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
P
P, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
It was a lovely location
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Definitely recommend
Great chalet . Very comfortable , would recommend 100%
Will definitely use again
m
m, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2022
It was lovely only stayed one night but will definitely be going back
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Nice view in countryside
Hiroko
Hiroko, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2023
We had a great 1 night stay
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
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.
RF
RF, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
Nice room in courtyard next to hotel. Good food and bar, good breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Really nice stay.
Christopher
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2023
Overnight stay
Overnight stay, excellent service and food. Accommodation very clean, newly renovated, quiet location, would recommend, and definitely book again
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2023
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.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2024
Excellent service and stay. Staff made us feel so welcome
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Aug 2024
Clean and modern
Ronen
Ronen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jan 2024
Excellent stay but accommodation was quite chilly in the evening
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
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.
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
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.
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
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.
Janis
Janis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Fantastic!
Daryl
Daryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2023
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
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2023
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2022
Stunning
A fabulous little place exceeding all expectations
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2022
Friendly staff,excellent food,well appointed room. Made up some breakfast to take with me due to an early start.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2023
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.