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Saracens Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Inn in Dunmow with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Indoor wedding
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Superior Double Room
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 22 - Sept 23
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Tomorrow

Sept 23 - Sept 24
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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite

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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG

What's nearby

  • Hatfield Forest Country Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Leez Priory - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Audley End House - 23 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lion & Lamb - Little Canfield - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Monsters House of Fun - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Edwards Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roding Hall Tea Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jalsa Ghar - ‬7 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 centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Saracens Head Hotel include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 for adults and GBP 6.50 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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

Is Saracens Head Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Saracens Head Hotel?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracens Head Hotel on 10 Oct 2025 start from NZ$241.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Saracens Head Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Saracens Head Hotel located?

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

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Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 443 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff. Great cockktails.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very good and all that I needed for one night. Breakfast was very good with a good selection on the menu
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Saracen. Stacie the manager was amazing! and our room was fit for a King (and Queen)!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Coaching Inn with welcoming and helpful staff. It was very conveniently located in the town near bus stops with parking and my room was perfect with a large comfortable bed and a bath. Only little things letting it down was no croissants or Hash brownies at breakfast and the price of the Wine !! (Luckily found at half the price for lunch the following day at a cafe across the road......)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David S

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

A very old hotel

Relaxing stay in a very old hotel in an English country town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

cherise

The room was unexpected but not in the most comforting way and not what is shown on the website for the outside rooms. It needs an update and could be utilised in a better way if they are going for the barn vibe. The guy at the reception desk was helpful and friendly! The breakfast was nice. It has a young vibe which was ideal for myself but not for my mum who accompanied me on this visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasnt hotel, nice room and facilities unfortunately spoiled by neighbouring guests waking at 6am, crashing about in room and departing on extremely noisy motorbike at 6.30 obviously no fault of hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice room beds comfortable great setting , pub really nice food and breakfast , my only gripe and don't suppose they can do anything about is the amount of parking available for the amount of customers they attract for both the pub and hotel. Would defiantly stop again though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Warm & welcoming Hotel

Nice comfortable Hotel with great friendly staff ,great food and drinks but a couple of rooms need updating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Excellent pub hotel with great food

Great hotel with comfy bed and excellent restaurant and breakfast with very helpful and friendly staff. Well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money, great staff and food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great market town hotel

Comfortable and homely feel to the pub and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old genuine pub hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would recommend

Food and Service was excellent, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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