Thank you for your kind words and support following the devastating fire at the Axe and Compasses on Mothering Sunday. We have been inundated with lovely messages, cards and letters from around the world which has really helped to lift our spirits during this unbelievably difficult time. We are so very grateful for the professionalism and dedication of the many emergency services who attended the scene on Sunday 27th March, a truly remarkable team of men and women who worked tirelessly to save our cherished
Arkesden is simply exquisite, one of the prettiest villages in the country. At its centre stands the much loved Axe and Compasses public house. The Christou family have run this quintessential country pub for over 30 years. After a devastating fire in March 2022 this beautiful pub has now reopened and the attention to detail with the re-build has been second to none. Key aspects such as the pub’s historic chimney being removed and rebuilt brick by brick, and the discovery of the original brick flooring in t
The Axe celebrates the country pub feel with comfy and cosy corners, large open fires in the winter and a comfortable terrace area for sunny days.