Saracens Head Hotel

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

Photo gallery for Saracens Head Hotel

Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room
Bar (on property)
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Explore the area

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High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG
  • Place, Flitch Way Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Crazy Dog Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Arena
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Dunmow

At Saracens Head Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Flitch Way Country Park and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Crazy Dog Field. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and wedding services. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Dunmow inn include Hatfield Forest Country Park and Bishop's Stortford Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Flitch Way Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crazy Dog Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 52 min drive - 67.8 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 52 min drive - 72.2 km
  • O2 Arena - 57 min drive - 75.1 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
  • ‪Barista Boy Coffee Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De La Terre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Boars Head - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Saracens Head Hotel

Inn in Dunmow with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • 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 free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Dunmow inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.

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: 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Saracens Head Hotel?

Saracens Head Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracens Head Hotel on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$213.56, 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.

Is parking available at Saracens Head Hotel?

Yep, Saracens Head Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Saracens Head Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saracens Head Hotel?

No, Saracens Head Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Saracens Head Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Saracens Head Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Saracens Head Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Saracens Head Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 471 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

campion

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Lovely pub / inn in a lovely Essex town

Stayed for two nights due to attending a local festival at Chelmsford. We could not check in early but this was not an issue as we could park our car and leave our bags. They were very accommodating of our then late arrival back at the hotel (after 11pm at night) and check in was quick and efficient. The inn is lovely and the rooms were clean. They had left the radio on for us when we entered our room which we liked. The breakfast the following day all though very busy was excellent. I would definitely recommend this inn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

Vinay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

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

Just the job

Easy check in and easy access to Stansted airport
Stayed 1 night 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

steven

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

ALEXANDER

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
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

matthew

Business traveller
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

Chris

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

Essex business trip

Essex business trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

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

Unexpected spaciousness

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Recent stay

Found room rather warm and unable to keep window open as above outside sitting area which was quite noisy until quite late Room of good standard Bathroom rather small All well presented Good food and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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