The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.6 (1901 reviews)
High Street , Great Dunmow , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
Shabby hotel appearance
Noise from outside
Issues with room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Some reviews noted shabby conditions and stained upholstery.
Service
9.11
Staff were frequently described as friendly, attentive, and professional.
Location
8.95
The hotel is ideally located, especially for Stansted airport.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were described as comfortable but a bit tired in appearance.
Amenities
8.63
General amenities were deemed satisfactory, with good facilities mentioned.
Value for Money
8.78
Guests felt they got good value for what they paid.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food received high praise, though some breakfast items were disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.72
Many guests expressed a desire to return, highlighting a largely positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:29

Property Description

Historic Coaching Inn with Modern Amenities

Charming Heritage: The Saracens Head, a 16th-century coaching inn, has been a welcoming retreat for nearly 400 years. Its historic charm and convenient location offer a unique stay near London Stansted Airport.

Modern Comforts: Fully modernised, the hotel provides well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, and coffee/tea facilities. Guests can enjoy a comfortable blend of history and modern convenience.

Versatile Venue: Located in Dunmow town centre, the hotel features 2 conference rooms, a licensed restaurant, and bar. Whether for business or leisure, Saracens Head offers a versatile venue for any occasion.

Experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Saracens Head. Book your stay now for a memorable retreat near London Stansted Airport.

Important information:

All rooms are non-smoking. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1901 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.72
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
7
Lovely place to stay. Clean, convenient, helpful friendly staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Restaurant was closed

It was noisy where we were

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mutton • couple • gb
10
Excellent and friendly staff.
Pros:

The service of the hotel and restaurant was excellent. The food was some of the best we have had in our travels. And the price was a bonus. And as the location is near stores and other restaurants it gives you a great choice.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Great value for stopping over for stanstead.
Pros:

Great location- only 15 minutes from stanstead, bar area was nice and room was great.

Cons:

Car park was tight but that was down to the way certain people parked.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
9
Great room, and brilliant location and staff.
Pros:

Central to Dunmow, has lots of character and great atmosphere. And the room was comfortable.

Cons:

Would be great if there were plug sockets either side of the beds. And also a chair in the room would have been nice.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was nice

Cons:

Dinner was very poor, limited menu and they had run out of some of the food, poorly presented. The service was slow in the restaurant due to limited and inexperienced staff. Our room was poor in need of refurbishment

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very convenient location for us. Good value for money

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
10
A very comfortable and cosy time with great food.
Pros:

We were greeted well with smiles and happy conversations. We arrived early and enjoyed a coffee y the amazingly very warm log fire. It was very atmospheric in such a charming old building. Te coffee was lovely and we discovered our room was ready early so we made use of it before going out for the afternoon.
The evening meal we enjoyed that evening with our relatives was of a high standard and the waitress was charming and helpful. The room was quiet as we had asked for. The bar service was also excellent and the brunch we enjoyed on the 2nd morning. The staff could not have been more helpful and offered to take our cases to our room but we politely declined as we could manage thank you. Shops were suggested for our purchases too. they had a good knowledge of the town of Dunmow.

Cons:

The weather was not good at all but you could not help that .

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • gb
5
Nice looking hotel, water stains in the bedroom. The car park is awful
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The car park is awful

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Roving19323887498 • Friends getaway
10
A good place to stay
Pros:

A very enjoyable stay in this cosy hotel. Room was warm and comfortable. Staff very engaging, Helen’s service at dinner was both friendly and informative. Food good and the whole stay offered good value for money

2026-02-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Jeff • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Food and bar ambience good

Cons:

Rooms a bit tired. Car Park cramped.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Barry • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The staff

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Choudhary • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Everything was good

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Betty • couple • gb
9
Our stay here was a perfect couple of days from the room to the staff and facilities.
Pros:

Perfect location, fabulous staff and the biggest most comfy bed. We loved it from checking in to checking out. Lovely room and fabulous bar/restaurant. Will definitely be going back soon.

Cons:

Nothing at all to complain about.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Rico • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Oleg Morcov • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Christine Tongue • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • gb
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Antony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely old inn, very nice food, staff were excellent, great value for money

Cons:

Odd cobweb but room still great

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee