See all properties

Saracens Head Hotel

Property class: 4

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Saracens Head Hotel

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.
A room with rows of white chairs with bows, a table with a floral arrangement, and a large arched window.
A hotel room with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a fireplace.
A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.
A dining area with wooden beams, teal upholstered chairs, and a wooden table set for a meal.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $71
$59 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Explore the area

View in a map
High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG
  • Place, Flitch Way Country Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crazy Dog Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluewater Shopping Centre
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room

A neatly made bed in a room with exposed wooden beams, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Classic Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bag on the bed.

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Deluxe Suite

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, floral wallpaper, and a window with curtains.
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns
Dunmow
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 491 reviews
$65 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

About the neighborhood

Dunmow

When you stay at Saracens Head Hotel in Dunmow, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field. .This inn is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Thaxted Parish Church.
View more Inns in DunmowOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Flitch Way Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crazy Dog Field - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Cambridge - 45 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 45 min drive - 45.0 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 52 min drive - 55.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lion & Lamb - Little Canfield - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Edwards Fish & Chips - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel & Harp - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪De La Terre - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Saracens Head Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Stop by the inn's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Event facilities at this inn consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

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 self 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 13.50 for adults and GBP 8 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

  • Bed sheets 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
Late check-in subject to availability
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Property class

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

Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 552 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & spacious room, friendly staff, excellent breakfast (part buffet, part made to order)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
helpful friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stopover prior to our Stansted flight Staff welcoming and enjoyed the quiz night ( Monday) Good food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and parking is free. The staff took a
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place to stay in Great Dunmow … very good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay overnight before an early morning flight from Stansted, thanks 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with usual amenities. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Food very good with good menu selection. Parking on site was perfect. Only issue no USB ports
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms and food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely 1-night stay. The property as a whole, including the room, was clean and tidy. The staff were from arrival until we left were very friendly and helpful. We will absolutely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay with colleagues for office party - great food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, food was hot, staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and checked in. Staff were friendly. The room was very nice, especially for the price. We had a drink and a bite to eat in the bar, which was busy and a lovely atmosphere. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless , staff very helpful, food great thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were really friendly checking in and the room was clean, quiet and comfortable for relaxing. Even had a rubber duck for the shower!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome on arrival, great staff serving in the bar and dining area and good food at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel, the rooms are spacious and the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tired and needs to be refurbished feel sorry for the staff as a lot of people complaining the staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe car park right outside and a very comfortable room at an excellent price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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