The Compasses Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Chelmsford with a restaurant and a bar

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Accessibility shower)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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The Compasses, Littley Green, Chelmsford, England, CM3 1BU
  • Leez Priory
    2 min drive
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse
    6 min drive
  • Great Notley Country Park
    10 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    27 min drive

Room options

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Accessibility shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Chelmsford

In Chelmsford .Stay at this Chelmsford inn and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Leez Priory and 6 miles (10 km) of Chelmsford City Racecourse. Great Notley Country Park and Tuffnel Mere are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Leez Priory - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bond Street - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Wickford White Notley Station - 10 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voujon Indian Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Swan at Felsted - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Compasses Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Chelmsford inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Compasses Inn also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Chelmsford inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Compasses Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Compasses Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old fashioned pub. Excellent Ales and choices of food. I had Ribeye steak and it was tender, tasty and cooked perfectly. Melted in my mouth. Freshly cooked breakfast to order lovely thanks Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Would recommend this to anyone, great Pub, great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best I have been too.
Lovely country pub, will be coming here again. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Over priced accommodation
Room was reasonable size and modem clean bathroom. But empty picture hooks, second hand bed, broken corner chest draw and the wardrobe with wobbly door really don’t make it as 100pound per night room only level!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Will be back…
Very comfortable 1 night stay. Didn’t get to try the food but the beer was good. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was amazing
Amazing food and excellent service Rooms were lovely all staff helpful and friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Declan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub with fantastic food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big room comfy bed
Nice big room, comfy bed, overall very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
Overnight stop on way to Norfolk. A hidden gem, thorougjy enjoyed our stay. Beautiful room, lovely food and friendly helpful staff. Lovely litter country pub. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Pub
Very popular, friendly, pub with excellent food reasonably priced and award winning beers. Accommodation clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023