The Ferry Boat Inn
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
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 7 mi (11.2 km) from Promenade Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Marsh Farm Country Park.
What's nearby
Blackwater Leisure Centre(6.7 miles)
Promenade Park(7 miles)
Marsh Farm Country Park(7.2 miles)
Mangapps Railway Museum(7.5 miles)
Ramblers Stadium(7.6 miles)
Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre(8.1 miles)
Warren Golf Club(8.4 miles)
RHS Garden Hyde Hall(8.4 miles)
St John the Baptist Monastery(8.9 miles)
Museum of Power(9.3 miles)
Danbury Country Park(9.4 miles)
Rayleigh Leisure Center(10.5 miles)
Mill Beach(10.7 miles)
Hanningfield Reservoir(11.5 miles)
Forrester Park Golf Club(11.6 miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(18.2 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(33.3 miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(39.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Bicycle Rental
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Location
Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, Maldon District, England, United Kingdom
Blackwater Leisure Centre (6.7 miles)
Promenade Park (7 miles)
Marsh Farm Country Park (7.2 miles)
Mangapps Railway Museum (7.5 miles)
Ramblers Stadium (7.6 miles)
Battlesbridge Antiques and Craft Centre (8.1 miles)
Guest reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Based on 75 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Ferry Boat Inn describe a welcoming country inn with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable modern rooms, and consistently clean accommodation, set in a quiet riverside location that guests find relaxing and convenient for exploring East Essex.
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Reviews of The Ferry Boat Inn describe a welcoming country inn with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable modern rooms, and consistently clean accommodation, set in a quiet riverside location that guests find relaxing and convenient for exploring East Essex.
Food is widely praised, with generous breakfasts and well cooked evening meals. Guests also appreciate the bar, outdoor seating and gardens, and some note accessible features like ramps. There are isolated mentions of temperature or hot water issues and limited early morning staffing and breakfast times. Overall, expect an easygoing inn experience with standout dining.
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Facilities
The bar and restaurant are well liked, and several guests enjoyed the outdoor seating and gardens. A couple of reviews mention useful accessibility features such as ramps.
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Christopher
Dec 11, 2022
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Stayed 19,327 nights
Nice room in courtyard next to hotel. Good food and bar, good breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Really nice stay.
Nice room in courtyard next to hotel. Good food and bar, good breakfast, helpful friendly staff. Really nice stay.
10
john
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Quick and easy check in. Shown to my room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food in the evening and breakfast was amazing. Room lovely and spacious. Quiet area so great night sleep. Loads of parking so no need to worry. Definitely recommend staying here
Quick and easy check in. Shown to my room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food in the evening and breakfast was amazing. Room lovely and spacious. Quiet area so great night sleep. Loads of parking so no need to worry. Definitely recommend staying here
10
Agnieszka
Dec 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing place, comfortable beds, underfloor heating in a good sized shower room, breakfast was very tasty and staff very welcoming. Self check in on Monday was very easy thanks to clear instructions. Will come back again.
Amazing place, comfortable beds, underfloor heating in a good sized shower room, breakfast was very tasty and staff very welcoming. Self check in on Monday was very easy thanks to clear instructions. Will come back again.
10
Alistair
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
RF
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Linda
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Tim
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Juliaulia
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Paul
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
10
Tony
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is praised across many reviews, with several calling rooms spotless. One review reported a clogged shower drain.
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Elaine
Feb 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Alistair
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Linda
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
DIANA
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
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. 😊🙌.
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. 😊🙌.
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Tim
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Ronen
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and modern
Clean and modern
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Janis
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Michelle
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
FERRY BOAT INN NORTH FAMBRIDGE ESSEX IT WAS THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY HOW OLD IT WAS, THE FOUNDATIONS OR PART OF THE BUILD OF THE PROPERTY WAS FROM THE TUDOR PERIOD OR THERE ABOUTS. THE SHOWER DRAINER WAS TANGLED UP WITH GUNGE WITH HOLIDAYMAKERS BODY HAIR AND GUESTS BODY PARTICLES WHICH WAS VERY UNPLEASANT. APART FROM THAT THE TWIN ROOM WAS OKAY BUT WE WERE SWITCHING THE HEATING ON AND OFF AND WE COULD HERE THE BOILER IN THE EARLY HOURS. THE BOILER STOPPED EVENTUALLY LATE IN THE NIGHT. ALSO THERE WAS KITCHEN NOISE FROM THE PUB KITCHEN IN THE EARLY HOURS. WE ARE LIGHT SLEEPERS SLIGHT NOISE WOULD KEEP US AWAKE. APART FROM THAT IT WAS LATER ON IN THE EVENING AFTER CUSTOMERS HAD LEFT MUCH QUITTER TRANQUIL AND LOVELY GARDENS WAS LOVELY TO STAY I WOULD RECOMMEND IT APART FROM SOME GOOD POINTS AND BAD POINTS. THE WAS BRILLIANT THE ONION RINGS WERE GREASY AND TO BIG NOT NICE CHIPS WERE NOT NICE MY SISTER AND MYSELF SHOULD’HV HAD A MEAL BTW US.
FERRY BOAT INN NORTH FAMBRIDGE ESSEX IT WAS THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY HOW OLD IT WAS, THE FOUNDATIONS OR PART OF THE BUILD OF THE PROPERTY WAS FROM THE TUDOR PERIOD OR THERE ABOUTS. THE SHOWER DRAINER WAS TANGLED UP WITH GUNGE WITH HOLIDAYMAKERS BODY HAIR AND GUESTS BODY PARTICLES WHICH WAS VERY UNPLEASANT. APART FROM THAT THE TWIN ROOM WAS OKAY BUT WE WERE SWITCHING THE HEATING ON AND OFF AND WE COULD HERE THE BOILER IN THE EARLY HOURS. THE BOILER STOPPED EVENTUALLY LATE IN THE NIGHT. ALSO THERE WAS KITCHEN NOISE FROM THE PUB KITCHEN IN THE EARLY HOURS. WE ARE LIGHT SLEEPERS SLIGHT NOISE WOULD KEEP US AWAKE. APART FROM THAT IT WAS LATER ON IN THE EVENING AFTER CUSTOMERS HAD LEFT MUCH QUITTER TRANQUIL AND LOVELY GARDENS WAS LOVELY TO STAY I WOULD RECOMMEND IT APART FROM SOME GOOD POINTS AND BAD POINTS. THE WAS BRILLIANT THE ONION RINGS WERE GREASY AND TO BIG NOT NICE CHIPS WERE NOT NICE MY SISTER AND MYSELF SHOULD’HV HAD A MEAL BTW US.
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Paul
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
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Kim
Mar 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stay, excellent service and food. Accommodation very clean, newly renovated, quiet location, would recommend, and definitely book again
Overnight stay, excellent service and food. Accommodation very clean, newly renovated, quiet location, would recommend, and definitely book again
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and modern, often described as quiet, with features like powerful showers and some bathrooms with underfloor heating. A few reviews mention minor issues such as limited storage space or temperature and hot water problems.
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Agnieszka
Dec 13, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing place, comfortable beds, underfloor heating in a good sized shower room, breakfast was very tasty and staff very welcoming. Self check in on Monday was very easy thanks to clear instructions. Will come back again.
Amazing place, comfortable beds, underfloor heating in a good sized shower room, breakfast was very tasty and staff very welcoming. Self check in on Monday was very easy thanks to clear instructions. Will come back again.
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m
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great chalet . Very comfortable , would recommend 100% Will definitely use again
Great chalet . Very comfortable , would recommend 100% Will definitely use again
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Jon
Jan 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay but accommodation was quite chilly in the evening
Excellent stay but accommodation was quite chilly in the evening
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Siobhan
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The setting was nice, the b&b looked good on the outside, but the room which was an accessible room was not so comfortable. No bath, just an accessible shower which does not for comfort make, furthermore the shower was cold in the morning too which did not make for a good impression. We were not the only ones with a cold shower, friends also staying, had a cold shower too.
The setting was nice, the b&b looked good on the outside, but the room which was an accessible room was not so comfortable. No bath, just an accessible shower which does not for comfort make, furthermore the shower was cold in the morning too which did not make for a good impression. We were not the only ones with a cold shower, friends also staying, had a cold shower too.
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Thomas
Jul 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Needs more clothes storage, not just hanging rail.
Needs more clothes storage, not just hanging rail.
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Tim
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
RICHARD
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
10
Nigel
Feb 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Boyd
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome, arriving just a few minutes before the kitchen closed was no problem and a lovely meal was promptly served. Location is very quiet so a good nights sleep. Room looked very new and was well appointed. Good quality monsoon shower over bath. EXCELLENT breakfast - when does thick slice bacon become gammon?? This must have been borderline, it was superb!
Warm welcome, arriving just a few minutes before the kitchen closed was no problem and a lovely meal was promptly served. Location is very quiet so a good nights sleep. Room looked very new and was well appointed. Good quality monsoon shower over bath. EXCELLENT breakfast - when does thick slice bacon become gammon?? This must have been borderline, it was superb!
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Joseph
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Service
Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with quick, easy check in. A few guests noted limited early morning staff or a less personal welcome.
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Gavin
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff, comfortable accommodation
Excellent staff, comfortable accommodation
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Alistair
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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RF
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Nigel
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly welcome. Quick check in. Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
Very friendly welcome. Quick check in. Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
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Janis
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Juliaulia
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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RICHARD
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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Paul
Jan 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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P
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Tony
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Location
A quiet countryside and riverside setting with walking paths is a common highlight, and some find it a good base for Southend, Chelmsford, and East Essex sights. It can feel a bit out of the way.
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Elaine
Feb 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Brian
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Gregory
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Linda
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Nigel
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A real gem. Superb setting and a welcoming sight. The Inn, staff, service and accommodation were excellent. Chose the Inn as we were visiting family locally. Obviously a great deal of time and money spent on developing such a lovely property. I cannot recommend it more highly. We will definitely be returning in the future.
A real gem. Superb setting and a welcoming sight. The Inn, staff, service and accommodation were excellent. Chose the Inn as we were visiting family locally. Obviously a great deal of time and money spent on developing such a lovely property. I cannot recommend it more highly. We will definitely be returning in the future.
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P
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Stuart
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely location
It was a lovely location
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Boyd
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome, arriving just a few minutes before the kitchen closed was no problem and a lovely meal was promptly served. Location is very quiet so a good nights sleep. Room looked very new and was well appointed. Good quality monsoon shower over bath. EXCELLENT breakfast - when does thick slice bacon become gammon?? This must have been borderline, it was superb!
Warm welcome, arriving just a few minutes before the kitchen closed was no problem and a lovely meal was promptly served. Location is very quiet so a good nights sleep. Room looked very new and was well appointed. Good quality monsoon shower over bath. EXCELLENT breakfast - when does thick slice bacon become gammon?? This must have been borderline, it was superb!
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Joseph
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Hiroko
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice view in countryside
Nice view in countryside
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Dining
Food receives strong feedback, with generous, tasty breakfasts and well cooked evening meals. One review found some sides greasy and the chips disappointing.
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Elaine
Feb 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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john
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Quick and easy check in. Shown to my room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food in the evening and breakfast was amazing. Room lovely and spacious. Quiet area so great night sleep. Loads of parking so no need to worry. Definitely recommend staying here
Quick and easy check in. Shown to my room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food in the evening and breakfast was amazing. Room lovely and spacious. Quiet area so great night sleep. Loads of parking so no need to worry. Definitely recommend staying here
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Nigel
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly welcome. Quick check in. Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
Very friendly welcome. Quick check in. Clean warm room, fantastic food and great breakfast options.
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Janis
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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RICHARD
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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Paul
Jan 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Michelle
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
FERRY BOAT INN NORTH FAMBRIDGE ESSEX IT WAS THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY HOW OLD IT WAS, THE FOUNDATIONS OR PART OF THE BUILD OF THE PROPERTY WAS FROM THE TUDOR PERIOD OR THERE ABOUTS. THE SHOWER DRAINER WAS TANGLED UP WITH GUNGE WITH HOLIDAYMAKERS BODY HAIR AND GUESTS BODY PARTICLES WHICH WAS VERY UNPLEASANT. APART FROM THAT THE TWIN ROOM WAS OKAY BUT WE WERE SWITCHING THE HEATING ON AND OFF AND WE COULD HERE THE BOILER IN THE EARLY HOURS. THE BOILER STOPPED EVENTUALLY LATE IN THE NIGHT. ALSO THERE WAS KITCHEN NOISE FROM THE PUB KITCHEN IN THE EARLY HOURS. WE ARE LIGHT SLEEPERS SLIGHT NOISE WOULD KEEP US AWAKE. APART FROM THAT IT WAS LATER ON IN THE EVENING AFTER CUSTOMERS HAD LEFT MUCH QUITTER TRANQUIL AND LOVELY GARDENS WAS LOVELY TO STAY I WOULD RECOMMEND IT APART FROM SOME GOOD POINTS AND BAD POINTS. THE WAS BRILLIANT THE ONION RINGS WERE GREASY AND TO BIG NOT NICE CHIPS WERE NOT NICE MY SISTER AND MYSELF SHOULD’HV HAD A MEAL BTW US.
FERRY BOAT INN NORTH FAMBRIDGE ESSEX IT WAS THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY HOW OLD IT WAS, THE FOUNDATIONS OR PART OF THE BUILD OF THE PROPERTY WAS FROM THE TUDOR PERIOD OR THERE ABOUTS. THE SHOWER DRAINER WAS TANGLED UP WITH GUNGE WITH HOLIDAYMAKERS BODY HAIR AND GUESTS BODY PARTICLES WHICH WAS VERY UNPLEASANT. APART FROM THAT THE TWIN ROOM WAS OKAY BUT WE WERE SWITCHING THE HEATING ON AND OFF AND WE COULD HERE THE BOILER IN THE EARLY HOURS. THE BOILER STOPPED EVENTUALLY LATE IN THE NIGHT. ALSO THERE WAS KITCHEN NOISE FROM THE PUB KITCHEN IN THE EARLY HOURS. WE ARE LIGHT SLEEPERS SLIGHT NOISE WOULD KEEP US AWAKE. APART FROM THAT IT WAS LATER ON IN THE EVENING AFTER CUSTOMERS HAD LEFT MUCH QUITTER TRANQUIL AND LOVELY GARDENS WAS LOVELY TO STAY I WOULD RECOMMEND IT APART FROM SOME GOOD POINTS AND BAD POINTS. THE WAS BRILLIANT THE ONION RINGS WERE GREASY AND TO BIG NOT NICE CHIPS WERE NOT NICE MY SISTER AND MYSELF SHOULD’HV HAD A MEAL BTW US.
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Paul
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
Very comfortable and clean. Plenty of seating outside as the weather was very good. Room quiet. Good breakfast
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Boyd
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome, arriving just a few minutes before the kitchen closed was no problem and a lovely meal was promptly served. Location is very quiet so a good nights sleep. Room looked very new and was well appointed. Good quality monsoon shower over bath. EXCELLENT breakfast - when does thick slice bacon become gammon?? This must have been borderline, it was superb!
Warm welcome, arriving just a few minutes before the kitchen closed was no problem and a lovely meal was promptly served. Location is very quiet so a good nights sleep. Room looked very new and was well appointed. Good quality monsoon shower over bath. EXCELLENT breakfast - when does thick slice bacon become gammon?? This must have been borderline, it was superb!
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Tony
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Nicholas
May 8, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely peaceful stay for a couple of days. Excellent room. Very enjoyable.
Lovely peaceful stay for a couple of days. Excellent room. Very enjoyable.
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David
Apr 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The food was lovely Nice bar area and the staff couldn't do enough for you
The food was lovely Nice bar area and the staff couldn't do enough for you
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Michelle
Apr 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Well designed and maintained property, combining old and new, with relaxed vibe. It is in an atmospheric location in riverside marshes. The food and staff were great. Very dog friendly.
Well designed and maintained property, combining old and new, with relaxed vibe. It is in an atmospheric location in riverside marshes. The food and staff were great. Very dog friendly.
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Carol
Mar 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was beautiful so cosy spotlessly clean bathroom amazing bed very comfortable room was bright and airy location beautiful idlic views and last but not least staff were very friendly always smiling and so polite
The room was beautiful so cosy spotlessly clean bathroom amazing bed very comfortable room was bright and airy location beautiful idlic views and last but not least staff were very friendly always smiling and so polite
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Keeley
Mar 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
My best friend and I stayed for one night for her 60th birthday. We arrived around 3.15pm and had a lovely walk around the local area followed by drinks before a delicious meal in the restaurant. The staff were excellent and really made our stay. Nothing was too much trouble and were so welcoming and positive with their attitude and energy. Thank you!
My best friend and I stayed for one night for her 60th birthday. We arrived around 3.15pm and had a lovely walk around the local area followed by drinks before a delicious meal in the restaurant. The staff were excellent and really made our stay. Nothing was too much trouble and were so welcoming and positive with their attitude and energy. Thank you!
FAQs about The Ferry Boat Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 15-minute drive of Blackwater Leisure Centre and Mangapps Railway Museum, approximately 7.2 miles from Marsh Farm Country Park and 7.6 miles from Ramblers Stadium.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not provided.
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The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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