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Saracens Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Dunmow inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled in a rural setting, Saracens Head Hotel offers an idyllic getaway with a charming terrace and inviting coffee shop/cafe. Savor the flavors of their on-site restaurant, stay connected with WiFi, and appreciate the helpful staff as mentioned by previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £59
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG

What's nearby

  • Flitch Way Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crazy Dog Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 30 min drive - 47.1 km
  • University of Cambridge - 41 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 56 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • London (STN-Stansted) - 13 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 51 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 55 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 60 min drive
  • Stansted Airport Station - 8 min drive
  • Braintree Station - 12 min drive
  • Bishops Stortford Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Monsters House of Fun - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lion & Lamb - Little Canfield - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barista Boy Coffee Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan at Felsted - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Starr Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Saracens Head Hotel

Located near a train station, Saracens Head Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dunmow. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Saracens Head Great Dunmow
Saracens Head Hotel
Saracens Head Hotel Great Dunmow
Saracens Hotel
The Saracens Head Hotel Great Dunmow, Essex
Saracens Head Hotel Dunmow
Saracens Head Dunmow
Saracens Head Hotel Inn
Saracens Head Hotel Dunmow
Saracens Head Hotel Inn Dunmow

Frequently asked questions

Does Saracens Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Saracens Head Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Saracens Head Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Saracens Head Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Saracens Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Saracens Head Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Saracens Head Hotel like?

Saracens Head Hotel is located a short 10-minute walk from Flitch Way Country Park.

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Reviews

Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a good selection and cooked to a high standard. (40 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served excellent meals, with a good menu choice and well-presented dishes. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and food.
linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night when flying from Stansted. Great hotel. Easy free parking. Great staff. Excellent breakfast.
PAUL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff Cozy, warm and clean. Usually stay once a year when i travel up from Kent, but been twice in 2months. Back end of the year.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcome on arrival, great staff serving in the bar and dining area and good food at a reasonable price.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, food was hot, staff were friendly.
Geoffrey, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, Will definitely stay here again
Johan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel very convenient for airport and much nicer than an airport hotel. The food was lovely and the reception very friendly
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely food. Great atmosphere.
Carole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as good as usual as I stay often and will continue to do so Thanks
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay all round . Breakfast was exceptional. Accommodation lovely . Beautiful old inn . Will stay again.
Lisa Welch, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, comfy bed and a good breakfast.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and eat

Really nice rooms, nothing missing or broken or bodged up, like most on-the-cheap-end hotels. Food was amazing, both evening meal and breakfast. Staff were friendly and attentive. ~Would stay again
Jacqui, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room ok , not very spacious. Bathroom ok and very clean .
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, lovely staff and atmosphere

Staff always bend over backwards to accommodate our needs
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms have been updated while retaining original pub hotel features. We enjoyed a great stay, delicious meals from interesting menu, sitting by the fire in the lovely pub, and being welcomed into the weekly pub quiz.
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was nice, friendly, and helpful. The room was comfortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Astri Parawita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicely updated rooms true to old pub style hotel. Food and beverage service of breakfast, dining, and pub were all outstanding. Shout out to the chef and and all the friendly staff who made our stay wonderful. Highly recommend.
Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Great cockktails.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay.
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant overnight stay
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was very good and all that I needed for one night. Breakfast was very good with a good selection on the menu
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed a 2 night stay. Room was very comfortable and slept really well. Staff were friendly and very helpfull. Location good and dining was excellent with good menu and well presented. Definitely on our to visit Again
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!

Lovely hotel, the room was huge, staff were polite and it was quiet (even when the pub below was busy!)
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very good, friendly, polite and helpful. Breakfast was very good and to a high standard. Rooms are quite basic, but to be fair they offer good value for the cost so we would stay again and recommend, particularly for a short stay.
steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Essex business trip

Essex business trip
Chris, 1-night trip