Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Yes, breakfast is available for a fee. Specific details about the type of breakfast are not provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Chelmsford, just a 2-minute drive from Leez Priory and 6 minutes from Chelmsford City Racecourse. It is also 4 miles from Great Notley Country Park and Tuffnel Mere, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed at the property. However, specific details regarding the minimum age for free stays are not provided.

The Compasses Inn in Chelmsford

Average nightly price at The Compasses by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$118
February	US$121
March	US$119
April	US$112
May	US$113
June	US$110
July	US$108
August	US$114
September	US$116
October	US$116
November	US$118
December	US$118

What guests think

Travellers describe The Compasses as a welcoming country inn combining comfortable lodging with a lively pub, praised for warm hospitality and a peaceful rural setting convenient for reaching Chelmsford via park and ride.

Rooms are consistently reported as very clean, quiet, and equipped with good beds and modern, well-finished bathrooms. Many reviews commend the food at dinner and the freshly cooked breakfasts, and several note an enjoyable beer garden. Few recurring downsides are mentioned. Expect a relaxed country pub stay with clean rooms and standout food and drink.

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Facilities

The on-site pub is a consistent highlight, noted for real ales and a welcoming atmosphere, and several reviews mention enjoying a large beer garden.

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10

Christine

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

russell

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kevin

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with a mix of modern and traditional facilities. Nicely renovated bathroom. The staff in the pub were very friendly and the food was excellent. A great choice of local beers and the food was delicious. Love the large beer garden.

10

Ross

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic small country pub, excellent Camra award winning beer and cider collection, friendly staff and great room.

10

Oliver

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a fantastic stay here. Ate in the garden in the sun. Beautiful classic pub with a fantastic selection of beers.

10

Alistair

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable 1 night stay. Didn’t get to try the food but the beer was good. Will definitely be back.

10

David

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pub was very nice quiet place to sleep clean

10

jean

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, the added benefit of being a little gem of a pub with excellent food !

10

Paula

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Matthew

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across reviews, with rooms and bathrooms described as spotless, immaculate, and well maintained.

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10

Christine

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Michael Sandiford-Turnock

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Beverley

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kevin

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with a mix of modern and traditional facilities. Nicely renovated bathroom. The staff in the pub were very friendly and the food was excellent. A great choice of local beers and the food was delicious. Love the large beer garden.

10

Alan

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff Great food Clean rooms Underfloor heating No hassle

10

Ross

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Mario

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy.

10

keith

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

David

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pub was very nice quiet place to sleep clean

10

Matthew

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are described as comfortable and quiet, with good beds and modern, well-finished bathrooms; several guests mention generous size or newly refurbished spaces.

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Beverley

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kevin

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with a mix of modern and traditional facilities. Nicely renovated bathroom. The staff in the pub were very friendly and the food was excellent. A great choice of local beers and the food was delicious. Love the large beer garden.

10

Alan

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff Great food Clean rooms Underfloor heating No hassle

10

Oliver

9 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodation was new and very smart and close to the pub - so easy to access once we'd finished eating and drinking. Beautiful rural pub near Chelmsford easy location to travel out to and worth staying overnight. Thank you.

10

Nicola

14 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly happy staff - lovely room and fab shower!

8

Alan

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room, comfy bed, overall very good.

10

Alistair

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable 1 night stay. Didn’t get to try the food but the beer was good. Will definitely be back.

10

keith

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Michael

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Paula

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and efficient; several guests note helpful touches such as accommodating late arrivals and personable breakfast service.

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10

Michael Sandiford-Turnock

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Alan

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay great staff great everything

10

Michael

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Ross

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic small country pub, excellent Camra award winning beer and cider collection, friendly staff and great room.

8

Roger

8 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Ross

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Susan

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Authentic, rural pub. Was very busy the eveningbwe stayed but the staff were very fruendly & efficient. Dinner was great, pub food extremely well cooked & delicious! We also enjoyed an excellent breakfast, cooked & served by a friendly & super efficient member of staff. A great pit-stop for us. Thank you to all at The Compasses!

10

Corine

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food and excellent service Rooms were lovely all staff helpful and friendly too

8

Alan

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Alysha

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was unbelievable, staff friendly and helpful and the price was excellent value for money.x

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Location

Set in a quiet rural location near Chelmsford; multiple reviews mention easy access to a park and ride and appreciate the peaceful countryside setting.

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Beverley

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Stephen

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The compasses inn is a hidden gem. It is far from any main roads and has been voted one of the best pubs for many years. Dining is uncoventional in that you have to choos from many options from a blackboard (rather quaint). The staff are extremely freindly

10

Michael

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Fiona

19 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely overnight stay. Very good dinner and breakfast. Charming period wardrobe in room. Excellent shower room. Quiet, rural setting. Morris dancers a bonus!

10

Susan

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Authentic, rural pub. Was very busy the eveningbwe stayed but the staff were very fruendly & efficient. Dinner was great, pub food extremely well cooked & delicious! We also enjoyed an excellent breakfast, cooked & served by a friendly & super efficient member of staff. A great pit-stop for us. Thank you to all at The Compasses!

10

Oliver

9 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodation was new and very smart and close to the pub - so easy to access once we'd finished eating and drinking. Beautiful rural pub near Chelmsford easy location to travel out to and worth staying overnight. Thank you.

10

ricky

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brilliant, peaceful and amazing food.

10

keith

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Michael

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Paula

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Dining

Food receives strong praise, with many guests enjoying well-cooked pub dinners and freshly prepared breakfasts.

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10

Christine

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

russell

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kevin

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean with a mix of modern and traditional facilities. Nicely renovated bathroom. The staff in the pub were very friendly and the food was excellent. A great choice of local beers and the food was delicious. Love the large beer garden.

10

Alan

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff Great food Clean rooms Underfloor heating No hassle

10

Susan

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Authentic, rural pub. Was very busy the eveningbwe stayed but the staff were very fruendly & efficient. Dinner was great, pub food extremely well cooked & delicious! We also enjoyed an excellent breakfast, cooked & served by a friendly & super efficient member of staff. A great pit-stop for us. Thank you to all at The Compasses!

10

Corine

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food and excellent service Rooms were lovely all staff helpful and friendly too

8

Declan

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub with fantastic food

10

Alysha

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was unbelievable, staff friendly and helpful and the price was excellent value for money.x

10

Paula

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Matthew

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $120	2 $120	3 $124	4 $134	5 $120	6 $124	7
8 $120	9 $119	10 $119	11	12	13 $131	14
15 $120	16 $134	17 $120	18 $124	19 $131	20 $131	21
22 $123	23 $120	24 $120	25 $120	26 $123	27 $133	28 $121
29 $120	30 $123

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