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The Compasses Inn

The Compasses Inn
The Compasses Inn – Chelmsford
The Compasses Inn – Chelmsford
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About The Compasses Inn

Located in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant. Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries. In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yogurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals. In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer. Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 329 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    What's not to like?

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Friendly, clean and tidy. Lovely location Pub closed at 3pm

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Arrival and booking in very easy. Clean and tidy spacious room, but the weather and as main window opening directly onto the roadside & parking area meant room very hot and stuffy even with fan on. Food and service in pub great Only thing would be some better form of cooling or some form of external privacy screening so that window could be opened for ventilation

  • Engine customer May 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Beautifully clean stunning location proper pub Nothing

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Quaint pub with rooms with great garden and fantastic ales

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Room was large and clean, garden were beautiful Rooms too hot and poached eggs were dreadful, could not eat them as rock hard

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Wonderful old world pub full of character. Fantastic atmosphere.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Stay here quite often for work! This place is first class always clean smart quirky rooms! Staff in pub next door always happy and accomodating and proper old pub grub very reasonable. Always busy says it all! 10/10 from me. All Perfect!

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Lovely location nothing

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Lovely pub stay, warm and welcoming, refurbished block near the (fantastic) pub

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Lovely staff and food, Paul in the morning was lovely Only complaint was that the bed was 2 singles together and could have done with a topper on so you couldn’t feel the join

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    The pub is lovely and the food great with really good service. The staff are friendly and the room was quite basic but clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.

Frequently asked questions about The Compasses Inn

Does The Compasses Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Compasses Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does The Compasses Inn offer parking?
Yes, The Compasses Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does The Compasses Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Compasses Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Chelmsford, see business hotels in Chelmsford.
Does The Compasses Inn have a fitness center?
The Compasses Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Compasses Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
The Compasses Inn is located at The Compasses, Littley Green, Chelmsford, CM3 1BU. With a Walk Score of 1, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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