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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Webb
United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy, we had breakfast, which was nice.” - Andrea
New Zealand“Lovely pub, hub of the community. Food here was delicious.” - Alan United Kingdom“First time here and what a hidden gem,staff were absolutely perfect, gave us a warm welcome,highly recommend.”
- Matthew United Kingdom“Nice room. Clean, modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff.”
- 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.”
- Yvonne United Kingdom“The compasses is set in a quiet location. Our room was bright and clean, the bed was comfortable and the towels in the bathroom were white, soft and fluffy! Both breakfast and dinner were excellent, with a good choice and reasonably priced. The...”
- David United Kingdom“Food was excellent, good choice of drinks. Lovely beer garden and the rooms were comfortable.”
- Marcia United Kingdom“The garden was beautiful. Good drink selection and huffers were excellent”
- Marie United Kingdom“Perfect location for wedding nearby we were attending.”
- Kathryn United Kingdom“Quiet - clean and tidy rooms. Love the location. Nice food in the pub”
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.
