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The Compasses Inn

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $136
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

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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, Hylands House and Park
    ‪35 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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Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Accessibility shower)

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

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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About this property

The Compasses Inn

3.5-star Chelmsford inn with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
The Compasses Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Chelmsford inn also offers barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Compasses Inn is a smoke-free property.

The Compasses Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

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 elevator
  • 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

The Compasses Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 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

Daniel

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Andy

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Perfect place to stay

Excellent pub with first rate accommodation
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Declan

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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