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The Compasses Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Chelmsford inn

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a small bedside table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.
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 traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.
A brick building with a sign reading "RIDLEYS" and a green awning. There are flower pots and a wooden barrel outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • 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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams on the ceiling, a chandelier, two bedside lamps, 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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and white bedding. There are two nightstands with lamps, a white dresser, and a framed poster on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a small bedside table, 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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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).
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What's nearby

  • Leez Priory - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Great Notley Country Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Tuffnel Mere - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Palace of Beaulieu - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Compasses Inn to the airport?

The Compasses Inn is 13.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Compasses Inn?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Compasses Inn on Jul 19, 2026 start from $122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Compasses Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Compasses Inn.

Does The Compasses Inn offer free breakfast?

The Compasses Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Compasses Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Compasses Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Compasses Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Compasses Inn have a pool?

The Compasses Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Compasses Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Compasses Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Compasses Inn to downtown Chelmsford?

The Compasses Inn is 0.1 mi away from Littley Green.

The Compasses Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Ross

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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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10/10 Excellent

jean

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
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10/10 Excellent

ricky

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

Fantastic place to stay

Brilliant, peaceful and amazing food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent. V popular pub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Perfect place to stay

Excellent pub with first rate accommodation
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub was very nice quiet place to sleep clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Would recommend this to anyone, great Pub, great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alysha

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
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8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub with fantastic food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Oliver

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
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Sandiford-Turnock

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

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
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8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Good stop over

Amazing staff Great food Clean rooms Underfloor heating No hassle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic small country pub, excellent Camra award winning beer and cider collection, friendly staff and great room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025