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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carolyn
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“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“Lovely food and beautiful room. I felt it was a little bit expensive for a pub.”- 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.”
- 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.”
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.
