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Saracens Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Inn in Dunmow with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub 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/tub 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/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Dunmow, Saracens Head Hotel is in a rural area and near the airport. Braintree Village and Bond Street 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. Whoosh Explore and Copperfield Road Recreation Ground are also worth visiting.
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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
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lion & Lamb
  • ‪Little Monsters House of Fun - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Edwards Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jalsa Ghar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Chequers - ‬1 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), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and newspapers in the lobby
  • 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

Languages

English, Estonian, Filipino, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian

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 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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
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 13.00 for adults and 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 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
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 Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracens Head Hotel on Aug 25, 2025 start from CA $99.49, excluding 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?

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 Leez Priory are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 434 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard

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

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

Alan

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

A great find with lovely staff!

A really lovely place to stay, plenty of parking on site and all of the staff from arrival, dinner and breakfast were fabulous. The rooms are a good size, comfy bed and plenty of amenities. The food was lovely for both dinner and breakfast. The bathroom was a little tired and the shower temperature a bit temperamental but that is being picky! Highly recommended and I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great place

Amazing place for an overnight stay . Competitively priced and lovely brekkie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Lovely welcolming hotel

A very enjoyable stay overnight. Very handy for the airport. The staff are very welcoming and extremely friendly. We had a lovely meal in the evening and a good breakfast in the morning. An excellent start to our holidays. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

John

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

Overnight stay

We gave stayed here before but the new owners have made great improvements. The room was spacious and the staff debaerslly were welcoming and efficient. The only exception being at breakfast where the Chinese server could perhaps benefit from some hospitality training. Otherwise an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Nice place to stay

Great hotel, clean and welcoming. Breakfast was good, staff were great and service was good, just ashame new manager decided to change the menue this time around. I mean who really eats spinach ravioli 😂 working men just want a nice decent meal after work. But overhaul the place is clean and comfortable, the staff is what makes this place, always smiling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jagdip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
George was very kind and helpful Lily our waitress for dinner was the best !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good, breakfast excellent, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building - great suite. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025