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Saracens Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Escape to this countryside haven for mouth-watering meals and warm hospitality.

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Classic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunmow, Saracens Head Hotel is in a rural area and near the airport. Freeport Outlet Village and Braintree Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flitch Way Country Park and Hatfield Forest Country Park. 1066 Adventure Golf and Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunmow travel guide
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High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG

What's nearby

  • Audley End House
    Audley End House
    27 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    45 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    50 min drive - 46.5 miles
  • Flitch Way Country Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crazy Dog Field
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport Station
    8 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lion & Lamb - Little Canfield
    5 min drive
  • Little Monsters House of Fun
    15 min walk
  • Barista Boy Coffee Co
    5 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    7 min walk
  • The Boars Head
    2 min walk

About this property

Saracens Head Hotel

Upscale inn in a rural location
At Saracens Head Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the lobby, and wedding services
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Saracens Head Hotel have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Saracens Head Great Dunmow
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Frequently asked questions

Is Saracens Head Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saracens Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Saracens Head Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Saracens Head Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field. Hatfield Forest Country Park and Thaxted Parish Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 503 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
helpful friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and checked in. Staff were friendly. The room was very nice, especially for the price. We had a drink and a bite to eat in the bar, which was busy and a lovely atmosphere. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night when flying from Stansted. Great hotel. Easy free parking. Great staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel, the rooms are spacious and the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, food was hot, staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe car park right outside and a very comfortable room at an excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaaren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the decor good and interesting pictures. The food in the restaurant was excellent. The only negative from my husband was that there wasn't a shaver socket in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel very convenient for airport and much nicer than an airport hotel. The food was lovely and the reception very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfy bed and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Welch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all round . Breakfast was exceptional. Accommodation lovely . Beautiful old inn . Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely food. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay, lovely staff and atmosphere

Staff always bend over backwards to accommodate our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astri Parawita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was nice, friendly, and helpful. The room was comfortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room ok , not very spacious. Bathroom ok and very clean .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was cooked to order, plate and food was lovely and hot and very tasty.. The rooms were very clean and we stayed a couple of nights so had our water - towels - milk refills done after the first night..the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We had our family get together on the Sunday after Christmas so we pre ordered our meals for our large family & table and everything we ordered was spot on!! Could not fault this hotel and staff. We will now be returning a few more times during the year..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

Lovely hotel, the room was huge, staff were polite and it was quiet (even when the pub below was busy!)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely breakfast and comfortable and quiet rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay,lovely dinner and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay clean comfortable great food and friendly staff will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely room, quiet, lovely quaint town, classy shops, park areas and of course the duck pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025