Saracens Head Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Dunmow inn

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Indoor wedding
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG
  • Hatfield Forest Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Leez Priory
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

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

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunmow

Close to airport.Stay at this Dunmow inn and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Flitch Way Country Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Crazy Dog Field. Hatfield Forest Country Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Thaxted Parish Church is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Hatfield Forest Country Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Leez Priory - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 12 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 13 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Audley End House - 23 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lion & Lamb - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Four Ashes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angels' Wine Tower Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Saracens Head Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Dunmow inn
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dunmow inn.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Saracens Head Hotel offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Dunmow inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Saracens Head Hotel to the airport?

Saracens Head Hotel is 6.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Saracens Head Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Saracens Head Hotel.

Does Saracens Head Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Saracens Head Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Saracens Head Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Saracens Head Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Saracens Head Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Saracens Head Hotel have a pool?

Saracens Head Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Saracens Head Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Saracens Head Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Saracens Head Hotel to downtown Dunmow?

Saracens Head Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Dunmow.

Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 435 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

Simon

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

8/10 Good

steve

Traveled with group
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

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
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

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

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

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were able to bring our dog which was a bonus. All the staff were helpful and knowledgable. Visiting sick relative which isn’t easy, but our stay was pleasant and easy, so it made up for the difficulties with relative
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Business traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable

Very comfortable Stay. Though disappointed that there was no food in the evening. Kitchen was out of action. But breakfast was available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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