Saracens Head Hotel

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €125
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
High Street, Dunmow, England, CM6 1AG

What's nearby

  • Flitch Way Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crazy Dog Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 52 min drive - 72.9 km
  • O2 Arena - 57 min drive - 75.8 km
  • Liverpool Street - 63 min drive - 75.6 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
  • ‪De La Terre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Boars Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barista Boy Coffee Co - ‬5 min drive

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 centre.
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 reception
  • Wedding services, meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Saracens Head Hotel include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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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 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saracens Head Hotel on 8 Dec 2025 start from €124.72, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Saracens Head Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Flitch Way Country Park and Crazy Dog Field. Hatfield Forest Country Park and Thaxted Parish Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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