The Compasses

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

About this property

Situated in the quiet hamlet of Littley Green in the heart of the Essex countryside, The Compasses is a Victorian Pub steeped in history and tradition. With free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access for all guests, it also offers a bar and a restaurant. Each of the individually styled rooms at The Compasses feature an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries. In the restaurant, a Continental and cooked breakfast is available in the morning for a surcharge. Muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit is also available. Using fresh, local produce there is also a lunch and dinner menu available. The menu also includes a ‘Huffer’ filled sandwich, popular with the locals. In the bar, a variety of local real ales are on tap. Beers, wines and spirits are also on offer. Surrounded by the countryside, there are a number of walking and cycling routes nearby. Stansted Airport is 14 miles away and Chelmsford is 17 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room had everything we needed and was very warm on a cold day. We had a very good supper in the evening and excellent poached eggs on toast for breakfast the next morning.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love staying at the Compasses. The rooms and quiet and comfortable and decent value, the staff are great, the food in the pub is very good, but the best thing about staying there is that you can drink what I rate as the best kept real ale I've...”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were able to enjoy drinks on the Saturday evening before going to bed and a delicious breakfast on the Sunday morning.”
Carolyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pub and rooms in a peaceful rural location. Good sized room with comfy bed and clean shower room. Had a few drinks in the evening and bar staff were very friendly and attentive. Great service. Nice cooked breakfast in the morning too...”
Juliana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was the only thing that was not the best, the sausages did not taste nice, we were not offered toast until we had nearly finished our breakfast and there were no yogurts around. Lunch was fantastic but breakfast not the best. We had a...”
Jean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely food and beautiful room. I felt it was a little bit expensive for a pub.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean friendly and close to where we were visiting”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great value for money.”
Webb
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy, we had breakfast, which was nice.”
Andrea
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely pub, hub of the community. Food here was delicious.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The pub is closed between 15:00 and 17:30 from Monday to Wednesday. Please contact the property in advance if you are planning to arrive during this time.

The Continental breakfast is available for GBP &.50 per person and the cooked breakfast is available for GBP 12.95 per person.

Dogs are charged at £10 per dog per night.