The Compasses

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

The Compasses is in a rural location and you would need a car. The rooms are external linked together, only about 5 Each room has unique decoration - mine sort of Mediterranean it had furniture ‘distressed repurposed’ sort quaint. The bathroom had a good shower and was average size. Unusually underfloor heating. The bed was comfy and had enough pillows / cushions. It is attached to the pub that did very nice meals at reasonable prices and excellent beer. The inside the pub was rustic ! And well frequented by dinners and drinkers ! I did not gave breakfast. The minus points - no ironing board, they might have been one available but trying get the bar staff attention could have been difficult. The car park was very busy during the evening with pub goers I would be helpful if some reserved for accommodation guest.

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

Overnight stop on way to Norfolk. A hidden gem, thorougjy enjoyed our stay. Beautiful room, lovely food and friendly helpful staff. Lovely litter country pub. Will definitely stay again when in the area.

We had an overnight stay here on our way to Norfolk. Lovely country pub, excellent food, friendly and helpful staff. Our room was 'old bob' which was large, airy, clean and very comfortable. Accessible shower which was ideal for us. Plenty of beers and ciders to choose from. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

We had difficulty finding the pub but had expected that so not a problem . The atmosphere of the pub is fantastic , a proper Essex pub with lots of memorabilia , wooden floors and benches as well as more garden areas . Some bar staff were not welcoming , no one made eye contact with us for about 4 minutes as we waited at the bar when we first arrived ☹️. My sister and I both had the liver and bacon . Lots of veg which were stone cold . They took the plates back but on return the meal was not improved after microwaving ! The veg were warm but liver then tough and bacon over cooked . Beer was really good though . Overall we were disappointed and had to pay cash into the bargain as card machine was not working . I would go back again to give them another chance as I loved the Essex atmosphere of the pub and the beer but reserve judgement on the food . X

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

Room and ensuite sparkling clean. Lovely pub. Very nice full English breakfast. Very quiet countryside setting. Repeat visit. Would stay again :)

Lovely pub and accomodation near stansted but very peaceful. Good food and quality ales.