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
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sharon
United Kingdom“We were able to enjoy drinks on the Saturday evening before going to bed and a delicious breakfast on the Sunday morning.” - Juliana 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...”
- Angela United Kingdom“Clean friendly and close to where we were visiting”
- David United Kingdom“Quiet location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Great value for money.”
- Alan United Kingdom“First time here and what a hidden gem,staff were absolutely perfect, gave us a warm welcome,highly recommend.”
- Sharon United Kingdom“The room was very clean and well equipped. The pub is in a lovely location. It’s great that you allow dogs in the rooms and having countryside walks on the doorstep is a real bonus.”
- David United Kingdom“Food was excellent, good choice of drinks. Lovely beer garden and the rooms were comfortable.”
- Marie United Kingdom“Perfect location for wedding nearby we were attending.”
- Lee United Kingdom“Didn't have breakfast, but heard it was nice from friends who ate there, location was good for us because we had a wedding locally.”
- Alison United Kingdom“Nice quiet location Busy sociable pub Nicely decorated”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
