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 - 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 (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
Lion & Lamb - Little Canfield - 5 min drive
Little Monsters House of Fun - 15 min walk
Edwards Fish & Chips - 3 min walk
Roding Hall Tea Rooms - 6 min drive
Jalsa Ghar - 7 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (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
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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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Reviews
Saracens Head Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a wide choice of options and high-quality food. (33 reviews)
The on-site restaurant served excellent meals with a good menu and well-presented dishes. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Great place to stay and eat
Really nice rooms, nothing missing or broken or bodged up, like most on-the-cheap-end hotels.
Food was amazing, both evening meal and breakfast. Staff were friendly and attentive. ~Would stay again
Jacqui
Jacqui, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2025
Friendly staff, comfy bed and a good breakfast.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Pleasant overnight stay
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Enjoyed our stay.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2025
Essex business trip
Essex business trip
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2025
Just the job
Easy check in and easy access to Stansted airport
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
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
Jon
Jon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Comfortable short stay
We stayed at the the Richmond Hill as a base to go to Wimbledon, but it's worth staying just to explore the local area anyway.
Bed was terrific, food was delicious, and we had a really nice time. Thanks to all.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2025
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
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Very friendly staff, lovely room, quiet, lovely quaint town, classy shops, park areas and of course the duck pond.
Carole
Carole, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2025
Excellent value for money, great staff and food
helen
helen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2025
A very pleasant stay,lovely dinner and friendly helpful staff.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Friendly staff, lovely breakfast and comfortable and quiet rooms
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Old genuine pub hotel and very friendly staff
Roman
Roman, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Warm & welcoming Hotel
Nice comfortable Hotel with great friendly staff ,great food and drinks but a couple of rooms need updating
steve
steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Great hotel, great staff
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
We stayed here for a couple of nights in the summer, when the weather was really hot. No air con but window open and they provided a fan, meant we still slept fine.
Decent size rooms, good condition and good size bed.
Staff were lovely, would recommend.
Courtney
Courtney, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
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
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Great place
Amazing place for an overnight stay . Competitively priced and lovely brekkie
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
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.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Would recommend
Food and Service was excellent, room was clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
Lovely place to stay.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
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.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2024
Food was good, breakfast excellent, would definitely stay again.