The Compass Inn in South Gloucestershire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Just wanted to say how unbelievably helpful to me as a passing customer who had pretty much broken down on a Saturday evening..Hayley, Pam and the staff were amazing providing power to my electric car at night without any hesitation and helping my on my way. I stayed for drink and soaked up the ambience..i would highly recommend a visit and hospitality they give x

Did the job for an overnight work trip. Room was basic but clean. Breakfast was delicious. The place was a rabbit hole and I kept getting lost!

I went up on the 28th of may. The food was really nice and staff were amazing. Really friendly!! Only issue there was an older lady at the bar having a go at the poor young lady who was really nice to us. There was no need for it. I hope she says sorry to the young lady.

Had an overnight stay on my way to a dog show. Superb room on the ground floor. Very helpful staff, could have been booked in for a meal at short notice even though I arrived after 8pm. Great night's sleep.

A great stay at the Compass while our daughter competed at Badminton Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, must mention Sharon in particular who was excellent serving us drinks , dinner and breakfast Food was very good value and quality Room was very clean and bed very comfortable overall very pleased , and if shes qualifiers next year we'll be back !

I stayed here last night and thought the food was really good. Above your average pub food. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfy. Would definitely return.

2nd year in a row that we have used the compass inn for our annual Christmas party with 100 guests in attendance. There service is nothing short of amazing. Nothing is to much trouble. The food was great. Everything we discussed was arranged perfectly, from the welcome drinks through to last orders absolutly faultless We love using this venue and will continue to do so for the forceable future. Many thanks to Hayley, Rupert Sharon and the rest of the team.

Party of 8, all dishes served hot and enjoyed. No issues, or gripes with anything and a thumbs' up for the triple cooked chips. Friendly service, lovely setting in The Orangerie. Thank you!

Good food @ good price Good pub grub, a little bit more upmarket than most pubs tho. Friendly staff.

Exceptional customer service from the moment we arrived - early !! All the staff are professional polite and friendly. The room was clean,bed comfortable and bathroom had everything you needed. Breakfast was outstanding I would recommend eggs Benedict ! Full English was very generous!! Easy access one night stopover for a wedding and would highly recommend.

On booking, We were told that we may have a noisy evening due to an anniversary party which would not affect our service which I was grateful for. We arrived early and they accommodated an earlier dinner for us which was fab. The waitress organised our drinks and we checked on the pie of the day before she got back. We were told by the chef we had a choice of two. When we told the waitress this she said, “you don’t get to choose the pie you want’ (not kidding!) gobsmacked. (Worst customer experience ever). She then went into the kitchen and argued with the chef about this too. We got the pie wanted but she was not happy glaring at us every time she passed us and because she was lazy, lying down on the double pew chair every chance she got. She then did not notice our glasses were empty and we waited for 15 minutes before asking for a second round. A new waitress to the organisation was great and helpful, as was a more experienced lady who we thought ran the staff. The food was good, the pie was good and we thanked the chef for offering us the choice. All in all, ok. Some staff need customer service training. Not the ‘best’ western, but the ‘least western’.

We stayed at the Compass Inn before walking a section of the Cotswold Way into Bath. The staff are friendly but the hotel is rather tired - clean but in need of some renovation. The garden is nice but spoiled by noise from the nearby motorway. Service at the bar was slow and in the restaurant was very slow but food quality was better than expected. Staff were friendly but rather inefficient. Overall it was OK but somewhat overpriced. The highlight was the food at dinner, only spoiled by very slow service.

Stayed 2 nights May 2023. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and comfortable, and quiet. We had our dog with us and enjoyed walking in the spacious grounds. Excellent location, just off the M4, easy to find. We dined in the restaurant both nights, the Sunday lunch was very good indeed as were all the meals including breakfast. Travelling form the M4 the hotel is on your right and if you park in the first car park, you would be well advised to check in first and then locate your room. There is another car park around the back which is accessed from a further 2 turn ins on the right. This car park may be nearer to your room so don't unload your luggage until you have checked in.

Great hotel , staff friendly and helpful , breakfast was good and a decent stop for walkers . No complaints , would recommend

We visited for Mothers day and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch , our family gathering was great . We loved the conservatory area and our server Libby was very attentive.

We met for lunch yesterday. The four of us travelling from Wales, Somerset and Buckinghamshire! It was the perfect location for us. Good, wholesome, tasty food. Excellent service. We had a wheelchair user in our group and the staff were amazingly helpful.

We visited today for my Nan’s birthday, and I honestly was not sure what to expect. But I was very impressed. I have tried many roasts around the area but this has to be one of the best I have had in a long time. The Service was amazing, we were served by Libby and she was very attentive. The wine choices were also great. What I loved about the roast dinner was that nothing was an added extra. cauli cheese and extra gravy were included as well as roasted carrot and parsnip, swede, greens, mashed carrot and swede Yorkshire pudding and crispy roast potatoes. Ruby rare beef was so tender and you could ask for it well done if preferred (some of the party did and said it was also lovely) we will definitely be returning. Thanks for a lovely afternoon :)

We stayed here for one night and I can honestly say the staff were outstanding . Having booked a room on a third-party website I rang the hotel to ensure that the booking was accurate . A big thank you to Amy who managed to ensure that the room types were required were available . On arrival the lady in reception was again extremely helpful and insured we were able to find our rooms ( she also managed to tweak our booking once more ) One of the rooms had recently been refurbished to a really high standard , The other room had not yet been refurbished but was still more than adequate . We decided to eat in the restaurant which I can say was an excellent decision . Two of the party chose the chicken which was lovely , one had the fish and chips which was delicious . Service throughout our stay and during checkout was exceptional . Thank you to everyone within the team who made are stay so pleasurable . I would definitely recommend staying here the lovely open fires were also very welcoming.

My wife and I stayed Friday night, Nice friendly reception. Clean, warm room with all you could ask for. We had an evening three course meal with wine that was truly first class and well priced. The breakfast was excellent. In all the staff made us very welcome, answered all our questions about local area and Bath, and went out of their way to be helpful. Would defiantly recommend to any wanting a base in South Gloucestershire from which to explore the surrounding beautiful countryside.

Was working in the local area and came into the restaurant for food. Evening meals in the restaurant were brilliant to be honest, food was all 5/5 and the service was great too. I would recommend going for the pie of the day (especially the steak and ale as it was perfection) shame about the Kale though lol, nobody really likes kale, swap it out for some carrots and broccoli instead :-). I would definitely come here again for food, thank you.

Nice location between Bath and Bristol, Nice friendly staff always happy to help. Rural area, so no need to worry about lights and traffic at night. Some rooms could probably do with a refresh,but clean and welcoming.

Some of the younger staff need customer training as their attitude is unprofessional. Chilli beef was very tough and no chilli taste but chicken meal and fish and chips were lovely. Bar staff very helpful. Bed was comfy and room was clean. High price for an average bland breakfast. Would visit again but only for meetings and bar food.

Just left and we’re really disappointed. Lamb was so tough we asked for it to be taken off bill. Pie lacked flavour and chips not crispy like triple cooked chips should be. What a shame. Won’t be going back.

We dined at the Compass Inn whilst staying at Noades House, Tormarton whilst walking the Cotswold Way. Good dinner. Good service. If you're looking for the toilets.... flamingo = ladies, peacock = gents......

Went out of their way to make sure we were well fed and watered! Tasty food and excellent service. Thank you

We visited the Compass Inn in Tomarton near Chippenham looking for some lunch whilst on route to a short break to South Wales. Our route took us along the M4 motorway and due to a member of our party’s dietary requirements, we were looking for...

My friend and I stopped at the Compass following a cycle along the cotswold way, for some food. Portions were huge, and great value Service by Kieran was great. Polite and knowledgeable about the menu. Good selection of vegetarian meals. I had the nut burger,...

We were staying in the area for a week, we found we need to book and not just turn up so booked a Sunday Lunch which was quite nice actually. We went on to book a breakfast which my husband found to be very good...

I have stayed at this hotel many times. The staff are always lovely and the food is probably the best food I have had in the country. I love the food so much because it’s genuinely home made and well executed. Always look forward to...

We were a walking group of 13 who had pre-arranged a stop for coffee and confirmed this on the morning in question. When we arrived there were 6± staff sitting around having their coffee. We then had to wait an age to have the order...

The food looked amazing on line, but when the food came out I didn’t know whether to eat or throw it, as the over all dinner was dry and looked like it was prepared last week and microwaved on the day, we didn’t want to...

Fab Sunday lunch with family. Beautiful setting in the Orangery with the log stove. We’ve known the pub and restaurant for years and the food is as good as ever.

Absolutely delightful Sunday lunch meal with family. We enjoyed the baked camembert to share as a starter, and the slow roasted apple belly of pork was lovely. Can’t wait for our next visit! Thank you!

On arrival until we checked out, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was lovely and clean, very comfortable bed. And the start of day with a freshly made breakfast ,and we ate in the restaurant Twice and had some amazing food at a...

Service was dire drinks missed sauces no cutlery etc etc. Felt sorry for the two young waiters. Booked for 14 only 10 seats o problem 2 more added. No mate there are 14!!!! And so on and so on...

Visiting as walking the cotswold way. Just eaten a really amazing meal in the restaurant. Chicken supreme beautifully cooked with fresh vegetables, my sister had the rack of lamb which was equally good. Really high class cooking. Desserts were excellent too. And such good value....

The Compass, hosted my son's wedding yesterday. I can't recommend them highly enough. No matter how many questions or pre wedding visits we made they were happy to accommodate us. The staff were polite, helpful and worked extremely hard throughout the day and evening. We...

We had a lovely roast dinner & a starters to die for. I had deep fried Brie and it is very recommended by myself & family members who had it also. It had a cherry sauce that complimented the Brie . My husband had fritters...

Absolutely awful. Rooms were dated and frankly should not be rented out to people. Breakfast was passable but there really is nothing to recommend this place. I can’t believe it’s part of the Best Western chain. It’s Worst Western by far.

We often eat at The Compass or have relatives stay at The Compass. It is a lovely, welcoming restaurant and hotel. We went last week for my Mum's wake and the staff were so considerate and nothing was too much trouble. I can not recommend...

A huge Thankyou to Rupert,Penny for the great organisation..hand sanitizer,social distancing,masks etc ...hotel garden all beautifully laid out for individual bubbles. Thankyou Callum and Hayley who were the ultimate hosts ... 1st pub garden get together since 1st lockdown and we were not disappointed!! Great...

We had our wedding there on the 31-10-2020. The staff were amazing and friendly and made us and our guests very welcome. The bridal suite was clean, tidy, cosy and spacious. Special thanks goes to Penny who was brilliant in helping organise from start to...

Dreadful service! Waiting staff don't know the muenu. Poor quality and overcooked food. Total let down. Won't go again.

Very happy to eat at the compass. Plenty of space. Good food relaxed atmosphere. We will definvisit again.

We often call into this under-rated pub if we are passing on the M4. It's close proximity to the M4 makes it a good and welcoming option as it's as close as the service stations. However, when the food is as good as it is,...

where do i start...when we we first arrived we saw the front of the building and thought how nice it looked. My husband had booked the family room for myself and my daughter as a treat. We were greeted by the friendly receptionist who was...

Very few veggie options - a couple but heavily cheesy so if that's not your thing or you're vegan, youd struggle. They did accommodate me with a modified meat meal, and charged less, and it was delicious, but shame the menu couldn't be more inclusive.

Sat in the garden for a weekday lunch. Nice location, staff friendly, service was slow, but the food was good .

Had a drink and a meal with friends food and service was good plenty of hand sanitizer around , had steak sand which and the cheese cake was lovely

Went today for a meal and it was good BUT IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! When practising as a GP I had an interest in allergies due to a family member having nut anaphylaxis. This hotel is very aware...

Went up for a roast dinner been here many times over the years weddings etc. Starters we had were soup and cheese bites with dip,soup was not worth 7 pounds, and cheese bites really poor. Our roast came out which was really really nice. Then...

Very lively, cosy atmosphere on a miserable wet day. Enjoyed coffee and lunch. Staff helpful. Would recommend booking. We were very lucky as arrived early but was soon very busy.

we were a party of 4 and we experienced one of the worst meals that we have had this year and we eat out on a regular basis. we booked in advance and found very few people in the restaurant area and by 8pm we were the only 4 people there. 2 starters were ordered whitebait approx. 10 also mushrooms no more than 1 1/2 sliced on a piece of bread. terrible value.main meals ordered no lamb and no chicken. unbelievable. we ordered again and the main meals were poor and very badly presented.we asked to discuss with chef who after talking to the waitress showed no interest in talking to us. we decided not to order a sweet and paid the bill in its entirety and certainly wont be back. the only person we saw that looked remotely looked like a chef seemed very young and were presuming the main person was not in attendance.

For many years we have been meeting friends here for Sunday lunch.The standard is always consistent, with ample well cooked portions. I had the beef yesterday which melted in the mouth and was delicious. Our three year old Granddaughter was served with an enormous chicken dinner (adult portion) which she thoroughly enjoyed even though it had obviously been prepared in error for the next table.The only thing we noted was that the service was not as good as usual even though the restaurant was not overly busy. There was a delay taking our order (table booked for 1pm and we didn't eat until 2pm) and we were not offered desserts until we chased the waitress. However, we were not in a rush so it was not too much of a problem.We will return soon!

Stayed 1 night here, very nice large room, very clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Only complaint would be of the bedding - duvet and pillows definitely need replacing,

Was disappointed to find they were not serving burgers the night I was there, although a menu item. Ordered the fish but wasn't anything special - I'm not a fan of breaded fish with skin on, so maybe the only reason I didn't like. Was cooked well. Had a nice selection of specials, but again, nothing I was interested in trying. Cheesecake was great. Staff was friendly, but paid more attention to a large table on the other side of the room than to me. I felt I had to grab attention when I needed something.While I didn't love my meal, I think there are people with different tastes who would enjoy it there, so not dropping the rating too much. The place was clean, a pleasant atmosphere, and food was served relatively quick.

We stopped here on Friday (3rd) early evening, after travelling all day. We ordered a starter and main course each and a I had a medium glass of wine and my husband had a soft drink. The water glasses on our table were dirty and I had to clean them with my napkin before using them, and when my glass of wine arrived I sent it back as the glass was filthy and smelled strongly of cheap perfume or something strange. It was supposedly changed but I had to return that glass too as it was exactly the same. Strangely, the waitress said she couldn't smell anything. The 3rd glass was better but not dishwasher clean. When our food arrived it was warm but not hot and was mediocre at best. I got the impression it had been sitting under a lamp for a while. When my husband paid the bill at the bar he said the whole bar area smelled exactly like my wine glass had smelled? What are they cleaning the bar with? Having read the most recent reviews I can't believe we were in the same restaurant. Maybe we were were unlucky and they had a different chef in on Friday? .It's a lovely building in a picturesque area but we won't be going again when we're next in Bristol.

My brother is visiting from Australia and we went to the Compass in for a family meal all 16 of us. We were warmly welcomed and the service and food was excellent. Only criticism if it is one was the meals were a bit on the large side. We were there for Sunday roast.

We visited here on Sunday afternoon.we had booked as we have small dog and it was advised as dogs are only aloud in bar area.when we arrived were greeted warmly.the pub has a lovely atmosphere.our starters of deep fried brie and soup were lovely.we then opted for a pork and lamb roast.both cooked to perfection and with lovely variety of vegetables.all staff were polite and friendly,and the price very reasonable.if I had one complaint it was our table was not cleared of our mains n we sat for sometime n even paid n left without our plates cleared but as we were not sat in dining room can understand how we could have been overlooked.would thoroughly recommend here for a meal or just a drink

My wife and I spent 3 days here as a short break. Our room was fairly large and very quiet. A very hot and powerful shower. We found all the staff to friendly and welcoming. Breakfast is buffet, but fairly fresh, not dried up as too often the case. We in the restaurant two meals, which although not Michelin starred were substantial andtasty. We would recommend the inn

Stopped a compass inn whist attending a course near by.

My Parents booked a family lunch for 21 people both Adults and Children. We had used this venue before for special occasions.

We were looking forward to this break after the bustle of Christmas, and the photos on the website were very appealing - an ivy-covered country pub on the edge of the Cotswolds. What the photos do not show is the sprawling annexe behind, a maze of dismal corridors of 1970s decor, and dining areas so large that you feel you are eating in a canteen (or given the inadequate heating last weekend) the middle of a garden centre. The ‘room with a view’ (for which we paid extra) depicted part of the garden and a great deal of the adjacent building, just to add to the depression. However, it was spotless and equipped with adequate facilities. The food was fine for pub food and this is exactly what this place should have remained - a ‘place for a pie and a pint’ as stated by a previous reviewer. By attempting to become a conference/function centre it is soulless, characterless and not what one would expect from the images on the website. The two stars are for the friendliness of the staff only.

Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Public areas full of character and interest, suitable for relaxation or business. Friendly, helpful staff. Will stay again.

Excellent, comfortable and friendly pub, conveniently positioned between the M4 Junction 18 and Bath. Perfect for meetings friends, near and far.

Went to the Compass on Thursday 25th for a lunch time get together with Old Scholars from Bristol Commercial School.

This was the second time I have had the pleasure of staying at this hotel. Some of the rooms may be a little dated. But this is more than made up for by the quality of the food and the staff.

We ate here this afternoon there is a lovely orangery to sit in, after several minutes a young lady approached us and asked if we would like a drink, I asked her what Lager they had the reply came”I don’t Know!”, then after three reminders the drinks arrived, we had roast lamb and roast beef dinners and I have to say they were really good but not cheap, but it’s a nice location and it won’t put us off eating here again.

Each year a group of us meet up to catch up on the previous year. This year we decided on the Compass. There were 12 of us and very quickly we were seated and our drinks had been ordered and delivered. The food arrived soon after (It was ordered in advance) and very good it was too. Everyone was happy with their food and I would certainly recommend it.

So convenient to meet with friends...just off the Motorway and so easy to find. We were greeted warmly and orders for food taken effiently and politely. The food was excellent and portion sizes were good. The main courses were very good value for money. No room for dessert so had tea / coffee instead - again order taken efficiently and brought to us quickly.

A hotel not far from the Cotswolds Way. Friendly greeting from the staff member when we arrived and she sorted out an error with our booking company straight away.Our room was clean and

I stayed here with my wife, daughters, and 2 dogs. It’s an independent hotel/pub but affiliated with best western. It’s generally a bit shabby in places but for the price we payed for a family room it was fine.

I camped here on my second day of the Cotswold way and although it took a little while for me to find it, the friendliness of the staff and the beauty of the setting were joys to behold! I camped under some trees in the garden and had the use of the hotels facilities, only thing that was missing was a shower! Although I was only camping in the grounds the staff treated me with the kindness of any of the hotel guests and were very helpful and knowledgable of the local area. The pitch itself only cost £5 and the money was donated to charity. Thank you so much for creating such a welcoming place to stay!

Having found this restaurant last year on a trip back from Bournemouth to Cardiff and found the food to be excellent decided to give it another go on our way up to London for the evening and YES it was as good as we previously remembered standards had not dropped at all I had Ham Egg and chips which I had had the year before and yet again it was excellent My husband had the steak & Mushroom pie which he said was homemade filled with meat and delicious I would most definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to my next visit

My wife and I found the food excellent and reasonably priced but our "Executive double" room had a bathroom that was far from executive and one of the listed features for paying more for an "Executive" is a view, mmmm ours was of 3 cars in the car park. Otherwise food good, staff good and setting good. Excellent for visiting SW Cotswolds and Bath, drive to the park and ride at Landsdown and get the superb bus service direct to the city centre.

The Compass Inn, Tormarton has a great combination: helpful staff, great attention to detail and excellent food. I am a wedding photographer and visit wedding venues most weekends throughout the summer months. What stands out about The Compass? The natural surroundings in the place where the ceremony is held and where the wedding breakfast and speeches take place : you are beneath a lovely canopy of green vines throughout your wedding day - this is a real asset and it makes for great photographs! The food was excellent : moist chicken, perfectly cooked vegetables and a sauce with great depth of flavour. Where the Compass really shines as a wedding venue though is in its people: it has been managed for over 20 years by Penny Moynard who has arranged a reliable , hard working staff who couldn't be more helpful -even to small suppliers like me, where they really didn't have to be . Penny met me beforehand, walked round the venue explaining exactly where each part of the ceremony would take place - all this planning helped me to make amazing photos for the couple on their wedding day. On the day Penny and wedding co-ordinator Emily were calm, thorough, supremely well-organised and once again couldn't do enough to help me. Little things like making sure I was supplied with water and tea to stay hydrated on a hot summers day! As well as great service and food the Compass has lots of picturesque spots outside so your couple wedding photos will look great - not all venues have these photogenic backdrops - making this place a great choice if photography is important to you.

Service was very slow and when meals were served only six of the seven ordered appeared .Excuses were given that the Chef had burnt a sausage, but all six meals were consumed before the seventh appeared.

Had lunch with my brother and sister. Staff very polite and efficient. We all enjoyed our food; well presented and very tasty.

Just off M4 motorway. Had a business lunch here and it was very good. The car park was full when I arrived so I am guessing it does very well as a meeting place for organisations as an easy place to gather. Now I know its there, its a really good stopping off point if travelling and dare I say, probably cheaper than the service stations and far better fayre!! Recommended

Wife, son and I visited the Compass Inn Restaurant on a road trip to Cornwall. Sat in the bar along with our dog. After viewing the menu, we ordered mains. After order was placed, we were slightly worries that due to the very reasonable prices of the food, especially for a restaurant attached to a hotel that we should have ordered starters. Service was outstanding and we had two outstanding people serving us, constantly checking to see if we needed drinks or anything else. Food arrived and to our surprise, the quality was perfect. Also glad we did not order starters as the quantity was quite sufficient.

We stopped here for a meal on the way back from Tottenham vs Swansea - The pub/Restaurant is just off Junction 18 of M4. If you can get past the bar mans frosty welcome, then the meal at the restaurant will be worth it. The service was excellent and food prepared and served promptly. There was 6 of us for dinner we all enjoyed the meal and would return, a lovely place to stop and if we are in the area again would pay another visit

We ate quite regularly at The Compass Inn because we always know that we will have a delicious meal and last night was no exception. They have a new menu and it all sounded fab.

Amazing food 🥘 service was great, yes more expensive than some places but well worth every penny. Will definitely go back for more

Went out for a meal there last night with friends. Firstly there was no atmosphere and the whole place looked run down. The food was average. The scampi was very salty, I had pie which was supposed to be steak and ale, but had very little steak and lots of button mushrooms. I requested a salad instead of veggies, veggies arrived. So I requested the salad and the salad arrived with only lettuce. No tomatoes, radish, or onion in sight. I didn't bother with pudding, my friends had pud, it was average. The staff were friendly, but didn't seem to listen to what we were saying when ordering. Will not be bothering to return.

Not actually eaten here for several year's, but have attempted lunch on 3 occasions last one being today.

We were part of a large party, and to be honest I was expecting average food from the set Christmas menu. Wrong. It way surpassed expectations. The food was excellent, and the kitchen was really accommodating - the dairy free was great and when an elderly relative got mixed up about her order on the day, the kitchen simply provided the food that she thought she'd ordered with no fuss or bother. Full marks to the chef and his team.

Ordered a drink, took 10 minutes, Ordered food, given totally the wrong thing! Chef was rude basically saying I lied...

We had passed this place many times, and always said we should try it. Well we did and weren’t disappointed....

This place is a regular haunt of mine with work. The rooms are a little dated but very clean and...

The commitment on the menu to using locally sourced meat was a good sign, but it obviously matters what the...

On our way home from the Cotswolds we thought we’d revisit a haunt from 40 year’s ago where we had enjoyed many a weekend evening.

Been visiting this place for many years.However,on this occasion,usual standard of food was disappointing.My friend and I had ordered a particular sandwhich, previously,and on this visit we praised the quality of it.Unfortunately,this time,not only had no eggs been cooked,the amount was halved,bread and filling,also part of filling not present.Maybe there was chef change,waiter friendly and helpful as always,and surroundings pleasing.Hopefully,on our return there wont be repeat of this.

Stopped here unexpectedly today due to a closure of the M4 on our journey to Wales. Polite and quick service in their delightful Orangery. My tuna sandwich was one of the best I have ever had and my husband's ham and piccalilli looked equally as good.

Good food, nice atmosphere, handy location near Bath, south Glos and motorway. Usefully food served all day. Could do with some redecoration ect. but still well worth using unless you are very fussy.

Had a late lunch with one of my oldest friends, (who I hadn't seen in 25 years), at this cute little pub called The Compass Inn. Nice pint of beer, good service and lovely food. I had the curry. Very tasty.

We were coming back from Reading to Monmouthshire tonight and the traffic was building on the M 4 so we came off at junction 18 and followed the sign a Best Western hotel in the middle of nowhere a gem of a hotel and restaurant. Fantastic menu with an amazing choice something for everyone, a must try .

I did not want to pay the high prices in Bath so decided to stay outside bath and use the park and ride service. So I stayed at The Compass having read mixed reviews but all the reviews are correct certain parts of the hotel require a revamp and other parts are ok. My room was ok but clean and had a mini bar and tea making facilities. But top marks goes to the food breakfast and evening meal "Excellent". Fleshly cook. Plenty of off road parking. Would stay again.

Went for Sunday lunch and we were really impressed by the quality of food. There was a bit of a wait for our roast but it was most definitely worth it! The gravy was very flavoursome and the meat cooked to perfection. We will definitely be going again. Thank-you!

Had a great afternoon/evening here at a wedding. In a beautiful area within easy reach of the M4, but don't use sat nav to find it, check on google! The food was really good, all the staff were helpful and we were able to park our camper van in the grounds. Hope to return and explore the Compass as it was like a maze! They were happy for us to camp there again for a donation to R.N.L.I.

We have just returned from our wedding party at the Compass Inn and we had an absolutely amazing time. The customised hot buffet was superb and we received many unsolicited positive comments. The Orangery provided a unique and atmospheric venue and the management and staff were very friendly and efficient. Our room was comfortable and well equipped. In fact I cannot find anything negative to say about our experience and I have no hesitation or reservation in recommending this venue to anyone.