Situated 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 en suite 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, yoghurt 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Chelmsford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy room, being attached to a pub with a good beer choice is always a bonus Nice to walk on quiet country roadside before breakfast on a cool autumn morning
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely vibrant pub. Great food. Friendly staff and a nice vibe. Would stay again.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Pub with good staff nice accommodation clean and very comfortable breakfast freshly cooked and we had Sunday lunch which so nice 👍
  • Nikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely food and brilliant service. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely location and stay .
  • D
    Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly bar staff. Great food. Good atmosphere in bar. Spot on rooms
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly atmosphere. Everyone was nice and good to talk to. The staff were lovely and extremely accommodating. The food and drink was excellent. We would recommend a visit. We stayed here as it was less than 10mins in a cab from...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the disabled accessible room because my husband has mobility problems. Ground level access. Very well appointed bathroom with plenty of space, wet room shower etc which was perfect. Not always easy to find accommodation that's...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A perfect one night stay. Everything lovely from start to finish. It's a gem of a pub with cracking beers and good food. The whole experience is a pleasure. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Cannot recommend highly enough.
  • Lily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Compasses in Littley Green is a unique pub the atmosphere is wonderful old fashioned in the sense no music, a beer cellar I have not seen in any other pub a proper country side gem. The rooms are lovely all different extremely comfortable. A...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely Pub. Very Nice staff, friendly locals, a busy vibe as people obviously used the pub for their evening meals and to socialise with friends after work. We had a comfortable twin room which is a purpose built annex next to the pub....

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you accept one small well behaved dog?

    Yes, we take dogs in all our rooms at an additional £5 per dog per night.
    Answered on 26 March 2022
  • Do all rooms have access to a t. V

    Yes, all rooms have a flat screen TV with Freeview
    Answered on 26 March 2022
  • Hi, for your king bedrooms what does it have a bath and shower or just one and if so which? Thanks

    All our rooms have shower only.
    Answered on 26 March 2022
  • Hello, are all of the rooms dog friendly?

    Yes, we take dogs in all our rooms at an additional £5 per dog per night.
    Answered on 26 March 2022

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Compasses
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Compasses takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The pub is closed between 15:00 and 17:30 from Monday to Wednesday. Please contact the property in advance if you are planning to arrive during this time.

    The Continental breakfast is available for GBP &.50 per person and the cooked breakfast is available for GBP 12.95 per person.

    Dogs are charged at £10 per dog per night.

    FAQs about The Compasses

    • The Compasses has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • The Compasses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Darts
    • Room options at The Compasses include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Twin
    • The Compasses is 6.2 miles from the centre of Chelmsford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Compasses is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at The Compasses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.