The Compasses
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Who stays here?
Business
54%
Couple
11%
Family
19%
Group
13%
What guests think
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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.
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Madeleine
28 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
15 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Mario
19 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Richard
10 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location
Located in Chelmsford, The Compasses Inn is a 2-minute drive from Leez Priory and 6 minutes from Chelmsford City Racecourse. This inn is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Great Notley Country Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Tuffnel Mere.
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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Parking is limited but convenient for guests.
Yes, breakfast is available for a fee. Guests can enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property is located in Chelmsford, just a 2-minute drive from Leez Priory and 6 minutes from Chelmsford City Racecourse. It is 4 miles from both Great Notley Country Park and Tuffnel Mere.
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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