Twin room-Standard-Ensuite with Shower - Room Only
- Free Wifi
The Compasses is very popular with cyclists and our twin room is perfect for relaxing after a hard day in the saddle or in the pub! It has ...
The Compasses is very popular with cyclists and our twin room is perfect for relaxing after a hard day in the saddle or in the pub! It has a laid-back feel, perfect for reading a book and whiling away the hours, and the very comfortable single beds are complemented by old prints of Triumph bicycles. For cyclists, we have a covered secure bike shed as well as offering help with any minor mechanical problems you may have.
Facilities
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- First aid kit
- Emergency card / instructions
- Fire extinguisher
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Smoke detector
- Fruit provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Double room-Standard-Ensuite with Shower - Room Only
- Free Wifi
We have 2 Standard Double rooms - Rumpus and Prospect Rumpus is a very original room which has been decorated with a reclaimed fire surroun ...
We have 2 Standard Double rooms - Rumpus and Prospect Rumpus is a very original room which has been decorated with a reclaimed fire surround as a headboard and a stunning mirror to set it off. Vintage photos of the pub adorn the walls recreating a time gone feel but with all the modern luxuries you would expect. Prospect has been decorated in a French Regal style set off with a beautifully carved wooden headboard and chandeliers. The bathroom is spacious with a dual head rainwater shower and a walnut vanity top made by a local craftsman. All rooms have shower ensuite, LED Freeview HD TVs and tea & coffee making facilities.
Facilities
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- High speed internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- First aid kit
- Emergency card / instructions
- Fire extinguisher
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Smoke detector
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Double or Twin-Classic-Ensuite with Shower-Accessibility shower - Room Only
- Free Wifi
- Grab rails in bathroom
A beautiful spacious room with vaulted ceiling and a double aspect. Superb furnishings complemented by old photos of the pub and other local ...
A beautiful spacious room with vaulted ceiling and a double aspect. Superb furnishings complemented by old photos of the pub and other local scenes. Our largest room has been designed to be accessible for those with mobility, hearing or sight issues. The bathroom is Doc M compliant and is fitted with 2 emergency alarm pull cords that are connected to the pub. An extra fold out single bed is available on request. All rooms have shower ensuite, LED Freeview HD TVs and tea & coffee making facilities.
Facilities
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Wheelchair friendly
- First aid kit
- Emergency card / instructions
- Fire extinguisher
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Wide entrance to bedroom
Double or Twin-Standard-Ensuite with Shower - Room Only
- Free Wifi
This room has a breezy seaside feel to it with light pastel colours and reclaimed shabby chic furniture. The walls have been decorated with ...
This room has a breezy seaside feel to it with light pastel colours and reclaimed shabby chic furniture. The walls have been decorated with old tourist prints of Essex giving it a real holiday feeling. The room is large enough to fit a carry cot and is ideal for a small, young family. All rooms have shower ensuite, LED Freeview HD TVs and tea & coffee making facilities.
Facilities
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- First aid kit
- Emergency card / instructions
- Fire extinguisher
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Smoke detector
- Chocolate / cookies provided
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
The Compasses Inn Information
Description
The Compasses is a classic, East Anglian, traditional country local pub. The friendly bar has brown-painted panelling and wall benches, plain chairs and tables on quarry tiles, and chat and laughter rather than piped music as the backdrop. There's a piano, darts and board games in one side room, and decorative mugs hanging from beams in another. A fine range of ales includes Bishop Nick Ridley's Rite (brewed in Braintree by the landlord's brother) tapped from casks in a half cellar. In summer and at Christmas we hold beer festivals featuring dozens of beers, alongside events that include vintage ploughing in the field opposite. All the reasonably priced food is freshly prepared and includes the Essex Huffer - a traditional triangular shaped bap stuffed with a selection of fillings. Picnic tables sit out on the sheltered garden to the side and back, with a couple of long tables on the front cobbles by the quiet lane. The rooms, built in 2012, are in a separate annexe to the side of the pub and all are accessible from the ground floor. Breakfast is not included in the price of the room and is charged at between £7.50 (for a basic breakfast) and £12.95 (for a full breakfast). Breakfast is served in the pub with a choice of muesli, cereal, yoghurts & fresh fruit; Full English or Eggs Benedict; tea, coffee & juices. Vegetarian options are also available.
Joss Ridley started running The Compasses, Littley Green in March 2008, 3 years after Ridley’s, The Essex Brewer, was sold to Greene King. The closing of Ridley’s brewery hit the family quite hard. At the time Joss was an accountant in London rushing around in the rat race. After some thinking time in New Zealand he realised how important his heritage was and it was then that he took the leap of leaving London to get back to what his name represented in Essex. What better pub to be the landlord of than The Compasses known as The Ridley’s Brewery Tap, a stone’s throw away from the Hartford End brewery. Reflecting on 10 years of ownership, Joss said: “I took on a wonderfully traditional pub and with it came some loyal punters and brilliant staff who gave me a warm welcome. Thanks to a combination of love and commitment for the place we are still doing very well having introduced a variety of annual beer festivals and athletic events and five B&B rooms in 2012."
Cleaning and safety
- Disinfected daily
- Disinfected between stays
- Rooms sealed after cleaning
- Hand sanitiser
- Social distancing
- Staff protective clothing
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
- Guest protective clothing encouraged
- No shared stationery
- Outside air ventilation
- Request no staff entry to room
- First aid kit
- Temperature checks (staff)
- Socially distanced dining
- Sanitised tableware
- Takeaway meals
Facilities
- Bar
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Books, DVD, games
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- Restaurant
- Bike lock-up
- Garden
- Ice machine
- Sun umbrellas
- Wheelchair friendly
- Fire alarms with lights
- Specially appointed rooms
- Housekeeping - daily
- Pet bowls
- Sun terrace
- Breakfast served in restaurant
- Well lit path(s) to entrance
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
Children's Facilities
- Highchairs
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Cooked breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- English/Irish breakfast
- Healthy breakfast
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
- To-go breakfast
Activities and Experiences
- Bird watching
- Cycling
- Dart board
- Fishing
- Horse racing
- Shopping
- Walking
- Card, board, video games
- Family fun
- Games, chess, cards
- Group parties
- Retreat
- Wild life
- Hiking
Policies
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Check in14:00 22:00Early check-in available on request
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Check out10:00Late check-out available on request
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Child PolicyChildren welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsPets welcome, Pets by arrangement
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Accessibility
The Old Bob room is accessible. It has a Doc M bathroom and wide door access to the room on the ground floor. It has an alarm in the bathroom which is connected to the pub. It also has a flashing fire alarm.
Directions
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Train from Chelmsford (9.4 miles)A short taxi journey from Chelmsford Railway Station.
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Air from London Stansted Airport (13.0 miles)A short taxi journey from London Stansted Airport.
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Road from Chelmsford (9.4 miles)If travelling to The Compasses by car using Satnav - please turn left at the T Junction when you get to the village of Littley Green.
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Road from Leez Priory (1.3 miles)The Compasses is a short drive or walk from Leez Priory.
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Road from Chelmsford City Racecourse (3.0 miles)The Compasses is a short drive from Chelmsford City Racecourse.