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The Compasses Inn

3.5 star property
Chelmsford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Tucked away in a charming setting, The Compasses Inn offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the garden, grab a drink at the bar, or savor breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. With self parking and barbecue grills on site, guests can enjoy their stay without worry.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The current price is R2 002
R2 402 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May

Room options

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Twin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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WiFi

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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The Compasses, Littley Green, Chelmsford, England, CM3 1BU

What's nearby

  • Leez Priory - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Bond Street - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 27 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 53 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 64 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 68 min drive
  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 12 min drive
  • Cressing Station - 18 min drive
  • Braintree Freeport Station - 19 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 your visit to Chelmsford with a stay at The Compasses Inn. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Compasses Inn Chelmsford
Compasses Chelmsford
The Compasses Inn Inn
The Compasses Inn Chelmsford
The Compasses Inn Inn Chelmsford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Compasses Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Compasses Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Compasses Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Compasses Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Compasses Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Compasses Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Compasses Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Compasses Inn Reviews

Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,8/10

Cleanliness

9,6/10

Staff & service

9,4/10

Amenities

9,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Food
Room
Service staff
Pub
Beer
Breakfast
Ambience
Accomodation Type
Drinks
Countryside

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, well-cooked, and delicious. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

Really lovely place. Lovely room and bathroom, spotlessly clean, nice friendly team. Nice breakfast. Will definitely stay again
1-night trip

10/10

Brilliant, peaceful and amazing food.
1-night trip

10/10

Super convenient for the airport Great friendly staff Great food Great location
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay great staff great everything
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing staff Great food Clean rooms Underfloor heating No hassle
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely stay, friendly staff, very clean
1-night trip

10/10

Would recommend this to anyone, great Pub, great rooms.
1-night trip

10/10

Absolutely fantastic place, friendly service, some of the best beers I’ve ever had and good pub food. The accommodation was immaculate, clean and good quality. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely country pub, will be coming here again. Great breakfast.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely pub with fantastic food
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly well priced wholesome food
1-night trip

8/10

Due to travel issues I arrived very late but the venue could not have been more accommodating
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely weekend break staying at this delightful b&b
1-night trip

8/10

Great place to stay, good accomodation and food. Definitely stay again. Special mention to Paul for great breakfast and chat!
1-night trip

10/10

Very popular, friendly, pub with excellent food reasonably priced and award winning beers. Accommodation clean and comfortable.
3-night trip

10/10

Business Trip - Country Pub with a local feel - Great Food and service
1-night trip

8/10

The pub’s location is in a lovely rural location. Our room, ‘Old Bob’, with ensuite, was lovely, big and very clean. The room was very quiet and the bed and pillows were comfortable for a good nights sleep. We enjoyed our breakfast and we’d definitely stay again if the opportunity arose.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent local pub to stay
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely pub and accomodation near stansted but very peaceful. Good food and quality ales.
1-night trip

10/10

My first time at the Compasses Inn and most definitely not my last. A wonderful country pub with an excellent vibe about the place, great food and a high standard room
1-night trip

10/10

A loverly village inn with great food and real ales. Very comfortable bed and room very clean. Shower was clean and they water hot. In all a very comfortable stay. We were, attending a wedding at Leez Priory which as 5 mins away. Local Chelmsford cabs serve the Leez so transport back was very easy.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice big room, comfy bed, overall very good.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

Room and ensuite sparkling clean. Lovely pub. Very nice full English breakfast. Very quiet countryside setting. Repeat visit. Would stay again :)
1-night trip