The Compasses Inn
Location: The Compasses, Littley Green, Chelmsford, England, CM3 1BU, Chelmsford, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Inns
About this Property
Garden Views and Amenities
Take in the picturesque garden views and enjoy complimentary wireless internet and a relaxing picnic area at The Compasses Inn.
Satisfying Dining Experience
Indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge during your stay.
Convenient Location
Located in Chelmsford, just minutes away from attractions like Leez Priory and Chelmsford City Racecourse, The Compasses Inn offers a convenient and comfortable stay.
Don't miss out! Book your stay at The Compasses Inn now to experience all these wonderful amenities and more.
Important Information
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Birdwatching nearby
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Free wired internet
- Free self parking
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Food and water bowls
Rooms Available
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Visual fire alarm
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
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Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Accessibility shower)
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Bathroom grab bars
- Soap
- Low-height counters/sink
- Shower grab bar
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
- Visual fire alarm
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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Visual fire alarm
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Visual fire alarm
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Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
194 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
-
Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed
194 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
-
Double or Twin Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
194 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free cribs/infant beds
-
Double or Twin Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
194 sq feet
Bathroom - Private bathroom and towels
Practical - Wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free cribs/infant beds
Guest Reviews
- david (10/5): Great stopover - Friendly pub, serving good food and drink. With nice rooms out the back to stay in
- Julieta (9/5): -
- sandra (10/5): - The room was lovely. Warm and very clean. Had everything you needed.. if the men enjoy real Ale, this is the place to stay. There was a good selection of food offered for breakfast and evening meal. The pub is a very popular place to go for a small village. I would highly recommend a stay. The room was very warm, struggled to sleep on the first night, so the second day we turned all the heating off in the bathroom as well as the main room and it was a lot more comfortable.
- June (10/5): Lovely stay - Love the location in the countryside away from it all
- Asha (9/5): Great vibe and fantastic food! - The pub is set amongst fields in a beautiful remote location with an area for accommodation attached to it. It got really busy on Saturday afternoon/evening and it was evident that this was clearly a local's favourite! The food was absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere welcoming and friending. The breakfast was great too! Would recommend staying here as the scenery is stunning!
- Kathryn (9/5): Lovely tranquil stay - Quiet, tidy, nice location, stylish rooms
- AJS1952 (10/5): - Everything was excellent All good
- Eames (10/5): Excellent for Lees Priory - Everything Nothing
- Eve (10/5): Comfortable. Warm. And just spot on. - As someone in a wheelchair, the room and bathroom facilities were perfect! Nothing.
- Eddie (10/5): Hospitality wonderful - Beautifully clean stunning location proper pub Nothing
- Claire (10/5): Fabulous little short break - This is my 2nd time and I will be returning in 4 weeks it’s a beautiful location great staff and food and the room is cosy and quaint I liked everything
- Lewis (1/5): Sort out your admin - Let down by very poor comunication Beer, food, location, rooms all good. Sadly trying to get a VAT receipt seems to be impossible? After four polite requested in person and by email it sadly seems impossible?
- Carol (10/5): -
- Johan (10/5): Relaxed - Mooie omgeving, lekker rustig
- KAY (8/5): -
- Roger (10/5): Everything was fabulous! Thankyou - The welcome and the promptness to have our room ready for a wedding elsewhere that afternoon. Service was excellent for lunch and breakfast - both served by very friendly ladies Nothing
- Chris (10/5): -
- Paul (10/5): -
- john (7/5): -
- Henriet (10/5): - De locatie: heel mooi landelijk Naast de kroeg; hele mooie oude en gezellige kroeg , heerlijk kunnen eten Kamer was heel schoon en mooi ingericht, lekkere zeep en shampoo! Eigenlijk niks
- Tracey (9/5): Very comfortable room in a friendly pub with good food for a good price - The room was great. Underfloor heating and super shower and nice simple but classy decor. Very comfy bed too. We had been walking some of the Essex Way and this was a bit off route but a really lovely place to stay. The food selection on offer was extensive - and despite that it was *not* the “processed” stuff sometimes offered up. So well done to the chef! We walked on to Chelmsford which was a beautiful walk as suggested by BPT https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/chelmsford-cathedral-pilgrimage-in-a-day Didn’t like the room name! ( “Witchfinder”) - although the room was fabulous
- Penny (10/5): Beautiful, quaint and elegant - Friendly, helpful staff. Stunning beautiful accommodation which was c very clean and comfortable. Loved the underfloor heating in our room. We had tea, coffee & hot chocolate supplied in our room. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Thank you Honestly I can’t find anything negative to write. I loved it.
- phil (8/5): Lovely venue. Menu good. Would stay again - The fact t was a proper traditional pub.Also that rooms were away from bar. The vibe was good. Landlord went out his way to get us fed. Would highly recommend venue. Quilt too hot for me. Underfloor heating takes getring used to. Got annoyed with tv controls.
- BATTAMS (10/5): -
- Tanya (9/5): Really dog friendly, not just dog tolerant - Clean, comfortable and really friendly Would prefer a bigger choice for breakfast
- Deborah (8/5): - Accommodation was very good and spotlessly clean No contact information in the bedroom which is a separate building to the pub
- Philip (10/5): -
- Caroline (10/5): Quaint location - Our particular room was very big , it was comfortable and warm. We had a good nights sleep. There's p arking and breakfast available if you want it N/A
- Lea (10/5): Highly recommended for a classic timeless environment for drinks, food and accommodation - The staff are all well versed in their products and always good for a recommendation No changes need to be done as the unique food and drinks offer cannot be bettered
- iain (8/5): -
- Peter (7/5): Great rural pub with real ale - Good evening meal and terrific real ales. 5 in all all served from the barrel Went for medium breakfast, which was just under £10. Not good value for 2 slices of toast and 2 poached eggs, cup of coffee and orange juice. Yogurts taken away before I could have one. Had to ask for another cup of coffee. Room was good with under floor heating, with a great shower. However it was too hot. Turned Thermostat to 15c but still had to open a window to sleep. Also the double bed was a tad small and we are not big people. One of the bedside lights didn't work
- Mark (9/5): - Staff food N)a
- David (9/5): -
- Anne (9/5): Stay at the compasses - Loved the pub and the room a bit out of the road especially having no transport but staff room food were all very nice. A bit out the road without a car a bit stranded
- jeffrey (9/5): -
- Katie (9/5): This was a perfect stay, I felt safe as a lone female traveller and would recommend staying here. - My room was perfect, underfloor heating which made the room incredibly cosy. The pub was fabulous, with a roaring fire, welcoming staff and locals and delicious food. The only thing I could comment on is the lighting in the bedroom. It was a small room (perfect for me) but it had 2 huge chandeliers which made the room incredibly bright, and then 2 small spot light (bedside lights) which were too dim.
- Amy (9/5): -
- Michael (10/5): Best pub and accommodation bar none - Stay at the Compasses several times a year. It's the best value comfortable en suite accommodation in mid-Essex and is attached to one of Britain's best pubs. What's not to like? Nothing.
- Karen (8/5): -
- Jeremy (9/5): Excellent -
- Kevin (10/5): -
- Debbie (8/5): -
- Max (7/5): -
- Anand (7/5): -
- Simpson (8/5): Great location and good to have the pub linked to the accommodation - It was in a wonderful location and really great for our little dog. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Nothing to dislike.
- Richard (9/5): -
- Kate (5/5): Clean room - Was nice and clean and comfortable Considering it was new year day they was knocking on our door at 10.01 telling us we needed to leave the room as was now late for check out. Thought could be a little less abrupt with this on new year day. Was then all a bit awkward waiting for our cab, almost like it was an inconvenience us still being there.
- steven (10/5): We had a lovely comfortable stay at the compasses, would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again. - We attended a wedding nearby and booked an overnight stay at compasses, arriving early to enjoy a beautiful traditional English pub, great food and a great pint with very friendly staff.
- Spencer (10/5): -
- Caroline (10/5): Great way to celebrate my birthday, excellent food and drinks in the pub then a lovely stay in the room and breakfast in - Clean, stylish and comfortable
- Melanie (10/5): -
- Douglas (10/5): - Excellent staff and facilities
- sara (9/5): Warm welcome and boutique rooms! - Quaint and historic, with a warm welcome and beautiful rooms! Nothing!
- joanne (10/5): Experience a traditional English pub at its best with superior accommodation - A vibrant and friendly English pub with rooms that was very welcoming with delicious food and drink and has won many awards for its cask ales and cider. Perfect location for our visit near Chelmsford being in the countryside and only 11 miles from Stansted airport, it may be remote for some but is so much better than the usual bland corporate hotels and a rare find nowadays. All was good
- iain (8/5): -
- Luke (9/5): -
- michael (10/5): looking forward to a return visit - querky country pub lovely fish and chips dinner with large glass of red full english (better than Leez Priory) great atmosphere stay the same as you are now
- Nigel (10/5): Great place to stay, expecially if going to Chelmsford Racecourse. - The room had everything we needed and was very warm on a cold day. We had a very good supper in the evening and excellent poached eggs on toast for breakfast the next morning. A 10:00am checkout seemed a little early although it worked fine for our needs on this occasion. We didn't ask to extend.
- Cheryl (7/5): Enjoyable but would be excellent if these small changes were made - Location. Food was good. Drinks good selection. Staff helpful and polite. Character of rooms fitted with the property. Parking good. Breakfast was overpriced. Hot water took a long time to come through especially in the shower. Basin too narrow. Broken locks/handles on fanlight windows
- Jackie (9/5): Overnight stay- - Lovely place Nothing
- Leo (8/5): -
- Michael (10/5): Great pub, rooms, food, and especially beer. - I love staying at the Compasses. The rooms and quiet and comfortable and decent value, the staff are great, the food in the pub is very good, but the best thing about staying there is that you can drink what I rate as the best kept real ale I've tasted anywhere, ever. Nothing.
- Sharon (10/5): This is such a lovely place to stay in a beautiful village and we were spoilt rotten. - We were able to enjoy drinks on the Saturday evening before going to bed and a delicious breakfast on the Sunday morning.
- Penny (8/5): Good - Lively people Looked nice
- Gillian (10/5): -
- Dennis (3/5): Terrible and charged twice - a very busy pub staff wdre terrible,food good Staff all clueless made me pay for room £100 even though it wss booked through booking.com tv not working no signal room old furniture ,looked like it was got from tip bed matress also past its sell by date although new bedding uncomfortable bed.
- Michael (10/5): - I’ve stayed here several times now when in Chelmsford for work. Lovely place, nice staff, rooms are fab and reasonably priced. A short drive to a park and ride into Chelmsford so perfect for me! Will definitely stay again and recommend!
- Alain (8/5): Gezellig plattelandsherberg - Het personeel is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Het is een afgelegen, maar daardoor ook juist mooie, locatie. De knusse pub maakt het echt af. De douche was niet heel goed en de afzuiging van de badkamer maakte een enorm lawaai, telkens als je het licht aanzette. (Gelukkig kon een medewerker het voor ons uitschakelen.)
- kim (9/5): Enjoyed our stay and would return - Staff were very helpful and friendly. Can’t think of anything
- Julie (7/5): Not quite what we expected, but comfortable enough for a couple of nights. - The location was nice and the room was ok. It was very cramped and the beds were quite small.
- Katja (9/5): -
- Anna (9/5): -
- David (8/5): Good value, quiet location - Quiet location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great value for money. Constant ? fan hum from the en suite. Rather dry BBQ spare rib meal..
- Angela (9/5): Reasonable price, comfortable stay. Excellent - Clean friendly and close to where we were visiting Nothing
- Jean (10/5): - Lovely food and beautiful room. I felt it was a little bit expensive for a pub. Nothing not to like other than a bit pricey
- Allan (8/5): Had a pleasant stay but had to cut it short due to weather problems back home, requested a refund or part refund for the - Out of the way location Lovely bathroom Rooms a bit tired, could do with a refurb.
- Michele (10/5): -
- Arsalan Jamil (8/5): -
- jeremy (10/5): -
- Arsalan Jamil (8/5): -
- Webb (9/5): - The staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy, we had breakfast, which was nice. I thought the bed could have been a bit bigger, and breakfast should have been included in the price.
- Andrea (8/5): - Lovely pub, hub of the community. Food here was delicious. Only complaint, they do allow dogs to stay. Which must have been the case in the room we stayed in, our bathroom smelt of dog!
- lisa (9/5): -
- alan (10/5): - First time here and what a hidden gem,staff were absolutely perfect, gave us a warm welcome,highly recommend. Nothing
- Karen (9/5): See above - Peaceful, rural, authentic old pub Na
- Sian (10/5): -
- Christian (9/5): Un très bel endroit - L'authenticité du lieu, avec un accueil et un personnel sympathique malgré la barrière de la langue. Ne maîtrisant pas bien l'anglais. Un excellent petit déjeuner anglais. Néant
- Matthew (10/5): - Nice room. Clean, modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff.
- Greg (8/5): Very good -
- Sharon (10/5): Great pub and accommodation in a lovely location! - The room was very clean and well equipped. The pub is in a lovely location. It’s great that you allow dogs in the rooms and having countryside walks on the doorstep is a real bonus. Can’t think of anything.
- Yvonne (8/5): Happy to recommend. - The compasses is set in a quiet location. Our room was bright and clean, the bed was comfortable and the towels in the bathroom were white, soft and fluffy! Both breakfast and dinner were excellent, with a good choice and reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the pub has a lovely friendly, welcoming feel and was busy, even on a Tuesday evening.
- Kerry (9/5): Superb -
- David (9/5): Superb - Food was excellent, good choice of drinks. Lovely beer garden and the rooms were comfortable. Nothing to fall out with
- Gillian (7/5): Did the job for a quick pitstop. Really lovely staff. - Dinner was good, pub food. Large portions. Noone there to let us in when we arrived.
- David (10/5): - The pub was very nice quiet place to sleep clean
- Marcia (8/5): Adequate but an efficient room cooler would have made a lot of difference - The garden was beautiful. Good drink selection and huffers were excellent The latest we could have breakfast was 9am. Which we felt was too early. The breakfast wasn’t that brilliant. The cereals were a bit tired. I had to ask for more toast to used the conserves on the table. My poached egg on toast was lovely but the one slice of thin white bread toast cut diagonally in two for both the egg and marmalade was inadequate. The cook was helpful but it was all about reactive rather than a proactive service. The tea was nice. The sausage was tasty.
- Jeff (10/5): Perfect pub with rooms in the countryside - Quaint pub with rooms with great garden and fantastic ales
- Bill (8/5): A relaxing stay. Thank you - Very friendly team. Clean and well kept rooms The bed was quite small.
- jean (10/5): - Lovely property, the added benefit of being a little gem of a pub with excellent food !
- David (8/5): Very good -
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