The Compasses Inn

Inn
9.6
/10
Exceptional
59 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Denise

10.0
/ 10
Beautiful, cosy 14th century inn with rooms. Picture postcard perfect and in a great location for walks and a short drive to Tisbury High Street. Food in the pub was excellent as was choice of drinks. Plenty of car parking right opposite

Heather

10.0
/ 10
It's a beautiful pub, the staff are exceptional. Food was delicious and well presented. The accommodation was warm and cosy, super clean and comfortable. I cannot rate our stay enough and would most certainly go back.

Roger

10.0
/ 10
The compasses Inn was a very well organised friendly and relaxing place to stay. It was easy to find using Google maps from the app (which is saying something!) Good parking, although this can get busy with the pub and restaurant in the evenings, however we always found a space, getting back before 7 in the evening or after 9! Extremely quiet considering the Pub is below - we heard nothing! Dog friendly which was a bonus, with a long walk over the fields opposite if needed for the dog. (Dog poo bin in the car park!) Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were super, great shower etc. Very comfortable bed and large pillows. Food was delicious, great breakfast and very reasonable price! Selection of local brews in the pub. The roads either way to the Inn are single track, with some passing spots, mostly other peoples drives. Further up the village there was a tractor and large trailer blocking the road as a local house (probably a new purchase from outside of the area) was having a huge amount of earth excavated, so no way past which meant reversing, turning around and a couple of miles detour the other way around. We also had to back up to allow other people to pass, as despite their being yards past a passing spot, people don't seem to be either able or willing to back up anymore (so I can only assume they were holiday makers also!) This of course is nothing to do with Compasses Inn, which we loved and would visit again without a second thought!
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Lower Chicksgrove, Tisbury, Sutton Mandeville, Wiltshire, England, SP3 6NB

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Lower Chicksgrove, Tisbury, Sutton Mandeville, Wiltshire, England, SP3 6NB
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General


Near Messums Wiltshire

Location


Located in Salisbury, The Compasses Inn is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Messums Wiltshire and Dinton Park & Philipps House. This inn is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Stonehenge and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Salisbury Cathedral.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Messums Wiltshire - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Dinton Park & Philipps House - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Wardour Castle - 8 km / 4.9 mi
Bowerchalke Downs - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Fontmell and Melbury Downs - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Faulston Hole - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Middleton Down Nature Reserve - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Church of St. Mary and St. Nicholas - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Wilton House - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
RSPB Garston Wood - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Shaftesbury Arts Centre - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Gold Hill Museum - 16.8 km / 10.5 mi
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Parsonage Down - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50.6 km / 31.4 mi
Southampton (SOU) - 59 km / 36.6 mi
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 81 km / 50.3 mi

The preferred airport for The Compasses Inn is Bristol International Airport (BRS).

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities


Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


At The Compasses Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 9 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Things to Do

  • Picnic area
  • Garden

General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Compasses Inn

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
, There is no front desk at this property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Compasses Inn
5
Another facilities in The Compasses Inn
Picnic area, Garden, Parking, Terrace, Breakfast

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What are available facilities at The Compasses Inn?
There are top facilites at The Compasses Inn such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Compasses Inn?
The standard check-in time at The Compasses Inn is starting from 14:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Compasses Inn provide breakfast?
Yes, The Compasses Inn provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Compasses Inn?
The Compasses Inn is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Compasses Inn?
The Compasses Inn has 5 rooms in total.
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9.6
Exceptional
From 59 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.6

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Lorraine
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

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Cute cottage, not for anyone mobility challenged. Very hot bedroom, didn't sleep much because of that (need lighter weight duvets), shame as otherwise lovely room & very quiet. Lovely to eat supper overlooking the field of sheep and lambs. Food was average. Pub chairs could be more comfy. Breakfast rather small (a full english was one mushroom, 1 small sausage, 1/2 tomato, scrambled egg & 2 very crispy bits of bacon. Had to request toast. Cold option was lovely but limited, juice, granola, yogurt & compote. Nice walks to be had from the door (we enjoyed the river walk through fields to a church, starting virtually opposite the pub).
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Denise
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

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Beautiful, cosy 14th century inn with rooms. Picture postcard perfect and in a great location for walks and a short drive to Tisbury High Street. Food in the pub was excellent as was choice of drinks. Plenty of car parking right opposite
Peter
8.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

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All good except breakfast was slow and a little dry. A good night’s sleep.
Lorraine
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

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Very warm welcome. Spacious, clean room, excellent linen and toiletries
Alex
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago

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It's all totally fabulous !!
Ian
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

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Great
Heather
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 174 week(s) ago

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It's a beautiful pub, the staff are exceptional. Food was delicious and well presented. The accommodation was warm and cosy, super clean and comfortable. I cannot rate our stay enough and would most certainly go back.
Richard
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 196 week(s) ago

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Comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Bedroom noisy when pub is full. Bathroom was basic with bath and shower hose. Alternative bathrooms are available. Pretty location. Front could do with being tidier.
Roger
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Leisure with Pet
10.0
/10
Reviewed 201 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The compasses Inn was a very well organised friendly and relaxing place to stay. It was easy to find using Google maps from the app (which is saying something!) Good parking, although this can get busy with the pub and restaurant in the evenings, however we always found a space, getting back before 7 in the evening or after 9! Extremely quiet considering the Pub is below - we heard nothing! Dog friendly which was a bonus, with a long walk over the fields opposite if needed for the dog. (Dog poo bin in the car park!) Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were super, great shower etc. Very comfortable bed and large pillows. Food was delicious, great breakfast and very reasonable price! Selection of local brews in the pub. The roads either way to the Inn are single track, with some passing spots, mostly other peoples drives. Further up the village there was a tractor and large trailer blocking the road as a local house (probably a new purchase from outside of the area) was having a huge amount of earth excavated, so no way past which meant reversing, turning around and a couple of miles detour the other way around. We also had to back up to allow other people to pass, as despite their being yards past a passing spot, people don't seem to be either able or willing to back up anymore (so I can only assume they were holiday makers also!) This of course is nothing to do with Compasses Inn, which we loved and would visit again without a second thought!
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Neil
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 202 week(s) ago

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First time staying in 'Plum Cottage' very good value for money. Great breakfast served 9-10am, taken in the pub and included in the room rate.
James
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 207 week(s) ago

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Hard to find!
Lorraine
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 209 week(s) ago

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This is a beautiful little inn! Gorgeous property with outdoor seating and a charming pub. The food was outstanding! Cod fish cakes with shrimp masala sauce were a treat!
Lois
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 215 week(s) ago

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We had a lovely stay, beautiful setting, stylish accommodation, great food,The staff were all friendly and attentive. Minor complaints would be a very squeaky bed and rather odd pillows. Similar to meringue looked full and puffy but went completely flat!
Yvette
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 231 week(s) ago

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A delightful small country inn with very pleasant rooms and en suite facilities. Despite a hard frost overnight we were very warm . The bed linen was exceptionally clean and crisp. We enjoyed an excellent meal ….interesting and varied menu and the food was well cooked and presented. Nothing was too much for the staff who were very helpful and efficient . We would definitely visit again
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Mary
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Business and Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved the quiet. the beauty. the history. the amenities....our only regret is that we didn't have a longer stay. We highly recommend The Compasses Inn
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

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The food was outstanding! The room was comfortable and it was just quiet and lovely! Fresh cookies and milk in the room nice touch. I’d recommend and return in a heartbeat!
M G P
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 261 week(s) ago

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Lovely welcome by friendly staff who looked after us even though they were very busy as it was the England match. Great evening meal and the breakfast was excellent. Nicely designed room and en suite which matched high end fittings and furniture with 14th century charm. We will defiantly return.
Will
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 300 week(s) ago

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Brilliant rooms, great food, and nice atmosphere in the pub
Emma
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 310 week(s) ago

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Room was fresh and clean. Fresh milk and homemade biscuits were left with the tea and coffee which was lovely. Great bathroom with good pressure in the shower. Very good quality soap, shampoo and conditioner. No noise from the pub downstairs which is where you have breakfast. Plenty to eat at breakfast and superb quality ingredients. We also ate at the pub in the evening which was fantastic. Staff were friendly and attentive. Couple of tiny negatives: no wardrobe in room but provided with a clothes rail which was a bit too low, my long dresses and trousers ended up scrunched on the floor at the bottom. The breakfast was really good but it would have been nice to have more vegetarian options (baked beans, veggie sausages maybe?). I would definitely recommend this b&b and would definitely return.
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Jennie
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

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Would highly recommend the Compasses inn even if it seems a little out of the way! The owner is awesome, we stayed in the separate cottage and it would have been lovely to stay more than one night! Well appointed and the food in the pub is excellent. I’d love to return one day!
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9.6
Exceptional
From 59 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.6

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Lorraine
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Leisure with Pet
8.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Cute cottage, not for anyone mobility challenged. Very hot bedroom, didn't sleep much because of that (need lighter weight duvets), shame as otherwise lovely room & very quiet. Lovely to eat supper overlooking the field of sheep and lambs. Food was average. Pub chairs could be more comfy. Breakfast rather small (a full english was one mushroom, 1 small sausage, 1/2 tomato, scrambled egg & 2 very crispy bits of bacon. Had to request toast. Cold option was lovely but limited, juice, granola, yogurt & compote. Nice walks to be had from the door (we enjoyed the river walk through fields to a church, starting virtually opposite the pub).
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Denise
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Beautiful, cosy 14th century inn with rooms. Picture postcard perfect and in a great location for walks and a short drive to Tisbury High Street. Food in the pub was excellent as was choice of drinks. Plenty of car parking right opposite
Peter
8.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All good except breakfast was slow and a little dry. A good night’s sleep.
Lorraine
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very warm welcome. Spacious, clean room, excellent linen and toiletries
Alex
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's all totally fabulous !!
Ian
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great
Heather
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 174 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It's a beautiful pub, the staff are exceptional. Food was delicious and well presented. The accommodation was warm and cosy, super clean and comfortable. I cannot rate our stay enough and would most certainly go back.
Richard
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 196 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Bedroom noisy when pub is full. Bathroom was basic with bath and shower hose. Alternative bathrooms are available. Pretty location. Front could do with being tidier.
Roger
icon-Leisure with Pet
Leisure with Pet
10.0
/10
Reviewed 201 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The compasses Inn was a very well organised friendly and relaxing place to stay. It was easy to find using Google maps from the app (which is saying something!) Good parking, although this can get busy with the pub and restaurant in the evenings, however we always found a space, getting back before 7 in the evening or after 9! Extremely quiet considering the Pub is below - we heard nothing! Dog friendly which was a bonus, with a long walk over the fields opposite if needed for the dog. (Dog poo bin in the car park!) Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were super, great shower etc. Very comfortable bed and large pillows. Food was delicious, great breakfast and very reasonable price! Selection of local brews in the pub. The roads either way to the Inn are single track, with some passing spots, mostly other peoples drives. Further up the village there was a tractor and large trailer blocking the road as a local house (probably a new purchase from outside of the area) was having a huge amount of earth excavated, so no way past which meant reversing, turning around and a couple of miles detour the other way around. We also had to back up to allow other people to pass, as despite their being yards past a passing spot, people don't seem to be either able or willing to back up anymore (so I can only assume they were holiday makers also!) This of course is nothing to do with Compasses Inn, which we loved and would visit again without a second thought!
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Neil
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 202 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

First time staying in 'Plum Cottage' very good value for money. Great breakfast served 9-10am, taken in the pub and included in the room rate.
James
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 207 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hard to find!
Lorraine
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 209 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is a beautiful little inn! Gorgeous property with outdoor seating and a charming pub. The food was outstanding! Cod fish cakes with shrimp masala sauce were a treat!
Lois
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 215 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a lovely stay, beautiful setting, stylish accommodation, great food,The staff were all friendly and attentive. Minor complaints would be a very squeaky bed and rather odd pillows. Similar to meringue looked full and puffy but went completely flat!
Yvette
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 231 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A delightful small country inn with very pleasant rooms and en suite facilities. Despite a hard frost overnight we were very warm . The bed linen was exceptionally clean and crisp. We enjoyed an excellent meal ….interesting and varied menu and the food was well cooked and presented. Nothing was too much for the staff who were very helpful and efficient . We would definitely visit again
Read More
Mary
icon-Business and Leisure with Friends
Business and Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved the quiet. the beauty. the history. the amenities....our only regret is that we didn't have a longer stay. We highly recommend The Compasses Inn
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The food was outstanding! The room was comfortable and it was just quiet and lovely! Fresh cookies and milk in the room nice touch. I’d recommend and return in a heartbeat!
M G P
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 261 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely welcome by friendly staff who looked after us even though they were very busy as it was the England match. Great evening meal and the breakfast was excellent. Nicely designed room and en suite which matched high end fittings and furniture with 14th century charm. We will defiantly return.
Will
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 300 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Brilliant rooms, great food, and nice atmosphere in the pub
Emma
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 310 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was fresh and clean. Fresh milk and homemade biscuits were left with the tea and coffee which was lovely. Great bathroom with good pressure in the shower. Very good quality soap, shampoo and conditioner. No noise from the pub downstairs which is where you have breakfast. Plenty to eat at breakfast and superb quality ingredients. We also ate at the pub in the evening which was fantastic. Staff were friendly and attentive. Couple of tiny negatives: no wardrobe in room but provided with a clothes rail which was a bit too low, my long dresses and trousers ended up scrunched on the floor at the bottom. The breakfast was really good but it would have been nice to have more vegetarian options (baked beans, veggie sausages maybe?). I would definitely recommend this b&b and would definitely return.
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Jennie
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 343 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Would highly recommend the Compasses inn even if it seems a little out of the way! The owner is awesome, we stayed in the separate cottage and it would have been lovely to stay more than one night! Well appointed and the food in the pub is excellent. I’d love to return one day!
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