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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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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 NT$2,864
NT$3,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Lion & Lamb - Little Canfield - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Monsters House of Fun - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jalsa Ghar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪De La Terre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Cafe - ‬3 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), a banquet hall, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Wedding services, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • 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 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 2025/11/4, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracens Head Hotel on 2025/11/6 start from NT$2,864, 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 Thaxted Parish Church are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 463 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff. Great cockktails.
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

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

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room decent - staff friendly. Breakfast poor. Sausage taste of sawdust and if I was laying a patio I could have used the black Pudding as a paving salad as it was that hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ian

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

Plaudits to George and the team.

Me and my family had another fantastic meal/evening out in the Saracens. George and the team are very professional and polite. Compliments to the chef 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late but the staff helped us find food late at night and the check in was simple and parking easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly, had a great room. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and food service nearly perfect. Bedroom accommodation was adequate for my one night stay. It proved the ideal venue for a family reunion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beyret-Powell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kay is really lovely and couldn't do enough to help with our little 4 month old. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Wonderful

I stay here every time I go to Stansted. It is the kindest and friendliest place i have ever stayed. The staff are lovely, the rooms are really comfy and the breakfast is extensive. I wouldn’t choose anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Lovely place

Clean bedding and well kept rooms ,breakfast was very nice .helpful staff.bathroom a bit cramped but i would reccomend this place .central and good choice of food .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Beautiful olde world hotel and the room was awesome with wood panelling and a very large interior. Felt very welcome and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable& friendly and very handy for airport, its only 10-15 mins drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great , Hotel is a very nice old pub, room like a motel room opening on to the car park and a bit grubby but ok for the price. Food nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Dumow

Great friendly staff , comfortable room & the breakfast was great overall all satisfactory 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

Great place to stay. Near Stansted

Very comfortable. Amazing breakfast. Ten minutes from mid stay. Better than an airport hotel by miles. Nice little town as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023