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.
Hatfield Forest Country Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Leez Priory - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Mountfitchet Castle - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
Chelmsford City Racecourse - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
Audley End House - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 13 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 51 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 55 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 60 min drive
Stansted Airport Station - 8 min drive
Braintree Station - 12 min drive
Bishops Stortford Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Angel & Harp - 11 min walk
The Swan at Felsted - 7 min drive
Jalsa Ghar - 7 min walk
Little Monsters House of Fun - 14 min walk
Boars Head - 2 min walk
About this property
Saracens Head Hotel
Located near a train station, Saracens Head Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dunmow. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Estonian, Filipino, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Romance packages
Facilities
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
Does Saracens Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Saracens Head Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Saracens Head Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Saracens Head Hotel like?
Saracens Head Hotel is located a short 10-minute walk from Flitch Way Country Park.
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Saracens Head Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,6/10
Cleanliness
8,6/10
Staff & service
8,6/10
Amenities
8,0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Value
Location
Bar
Bed
Shower
Airport
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide choice of options and high-quality food. (24 reviews)
The on-site restaurant served excellent meals and breakfast options with friendly and helpful staff. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
08 April 2025
Great market town hotel
Comfortable and homely feel to the pub and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff and great food.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 March 2025
Excellent value for money, great staff and food
helen
helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2025
Old genuine pub hotel and very friendly staff
Roman
Roman, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 February 2025
Great hotel, great staff
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2025
Friendly staff, lovely breakfast and comfortable and quiet rooms
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2025
Would recommend
Food and Service was excellent, room was clean.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2025
We’ve stayed here several times and it’s always good. Rooms are comfy and food is good!
On this occasion Lewis served us at breakfast and was fabulous! Hospitality needs more team members like Lewis! 😊
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
05 February 2025
Great place
Amazing place for an overnight stay . Competitively priced and lovely brekkie
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 April 2025
Comfortable
Very comfortable Stay.
Though disappointed that there was no food in the evening. Kitchen was out of action.
But breakfast was available.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
We had a lovely stay clean comfortable great food and friendly staff will stay again.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Brillant place to stay
Great accommodation, friendly staff, good value for money and a great location.
Lyndsey
Lyndsey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 February 2025
Great find.
Great bed and good choice of food at reasonable price. Friendly helpful staff.
Ideal location for airport - 10 minutes from mid stay parking.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 February 2025
Fantastic venue
George and his team where excellent again from a fantastic dinner to fresh and hot breakfast. 5 stars
George’s knowledge of the wine list was spot on with him choosing us beautiful bottle of red.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 March 2025
Good comfortable stay, would use again.
Staff all excellent. Rooms clean and comfortable. Heating too hot and uncontrollable, eg no thermostatic valves. Bedroom corridor doors need silent closing. Breakfast good, evening meal adequate as limited menu and poor quality burgers. Plenty of character and bar busy.
AJ
AJ, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2025
Amazing!
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
Excellent in all aspects
easy check in, clean comfortable room, excellent on site restaurant for an evening meal. Breakfast was excellent a wide choice of options
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
08 April 2025
Reviee
Poor water flow in basin. Room was chilly in morning.
GLENYS
GLENYS, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 August 2024
Food was good, breakfast excellent, would definitely stay again.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 June 2024
Lovely place to stay.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
08 November 2024
Lovely property
Gwyneth
Gwyneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
03 October 2024
Very clean good breakfast
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
03 January 2025
What a find!
Amazing staff couldnt have been more kind & helpful. Gr8 room
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Very competitive pricing. The hotel staff were lovely and made our stay very enjoyable. The breakfast was excellent quality. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 August 2024
Great hotel for stansted airport
Perfect for an overnight stay before catch na a flight out of Stansted. Great breakfast offering
Antigoni
Antigoni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Another enjoyable evening in the Saracens Head. Excellent service with excellent breakfast 10/10 for George and his team on very busy day/evening.