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The Compasses Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.
Two people seated at a wooden table with a green cushioned bench behind them. The table has various items including a pitcher, cups, and a plate with a picture.
A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.
A brick building with a sign reading "RIDLEYS ALE AND STOUT".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double or Twin Room

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

Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Accessibility shower)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted mirror, and a window with a view.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a kettle, and a framed poster on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Chelmsford

At The Compasses Inn, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Leez Priory and 5.4 km (3.4 mi) from Chelmsford City Racecourse. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a picnic area. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Chelmsford inn include Tuffnel Mere and Flitch Way Country Park.
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What's nearby

  • Leez Priory - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Great Notley Country Park - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Palace of Beaulieu - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Braintree Village - 12 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 12 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Anne's Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Angel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Astronomer - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Belsteads - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Compasses 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 on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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 Chelmsford
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Compasses Inn?

Yep, The Compasses Inn has a free self car park.

Is The Compasses Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Compasses Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Compasses Inn?

No, The Compasses Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Compasses Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Compasses Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Compasses Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel, lovely pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely immaculate room, the little pub attached does great food and excellent beers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a loverly little place, i have used it twice now work trips and the rooms are comftable, staff are great and food is excellent. 5 Stars 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and bright, comfy bed too which is always a bonus. Staff are very polite and helpful. Evening meal in the pub was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third time I've stayed here as a stop over for work purposes. Again friendly and welcoming staff, excellent food and service. And a peaceful night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay

Brilliant, peaceful and amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, the added benefit of being a little gem of a pub with excellent food !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to stay

Excellent pub with first rate accommodation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great little hideaway

Super convenient for the airport Great friendly staff Great food Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Would recommend this to anyone, great Pub, great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, nice and warm. The pub was VERY busy on the Saturday night we stayed, we booked a table and can’t fault the food and service, very pleased. Breakfast was very nice also. It’s our second stay here, first time bringing out dog, excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was unbelievable, staff friendly and helpful and the price was excellent value for money.x
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend break staying at this delightful b&b
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub was very nice quiet place to sleep clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent. V popular pub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Had a fantastic stay here. Ate in the garden in the sun. Beautiful classic pub with a fantastic selection of beers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, good accomodation and food. Definitely stay again. Special mention to Paul for great breakfast and chat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a busy country pub with great food and real ales. The accommodation is very clean and comfortable, i will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab place!!

Really lovely place. Lovely room and bathroom, spotlessly clean, nice friendly team. Nice breakfast. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful rooms, lovely bed and bedding, lovely and quiet in delightful countryside 😊 the pub is great with lovely beer and superb food. Great stay for business in Chelmsford
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time I’ve stayed here when in the area for work. Lovely place and service! Well placed for the Park and ride into Chelmsford. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025