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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Joanne • couple • gb
8
Good stay just a little nosey due to generator going off all night
Pros:

Friendly ,clean, excellent location, lovely village

Cons:

The generator aside of the room was noisy

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • solo_traveller • fi
10
Lovely stay near Stansted!
Pros:

Very cosy & clean place! Good bed! Liked the extras such as the radio.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • gb
10
Saracens Head
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was spotless and comfortable.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
7
Staff were very helpful, chatty and pleasant.
Pros:

Food was nice, staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Bathroom very small, tight getting in to shut the door.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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srikanth • solo_traveller • ae
10
Excellent
Cons:

Wifi provided by hotel was very poor

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • gb
9
Great place, full of character with wonderful staff and good food.
Pros:

The staff were absolutely brilliant- very helpful, very friendly and properly hospitable. Dinner and breakfast were very good, freshly made and well cooked. The hotel is old and full of character; the bar was lovely and comfortable with good chairs and a nice open fire - it felt very welcoming. We greatly appreciated the gentle hum of chat in the bar; there was no background music which was a huge bonus for us. The beer selections suited us, with good draught beers and the wine list was also very good. The place was frequented by lots of local people and that always seems to be a good thing. The hotel is right on the main bus route.

Cons:

Mattress in our room could have been better. It was a bit hard. Reading lamps by the bed could be improved. A night light that could be left on, without making the fan in the bathroom run all night, would also be a bonus.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
10
Stunning place
Pros:

Stunning room and hotel. The facilities were everything we needed, and very comfortable.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Drain • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Warwick • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very enjoyable and would go again
Pros:

Service was quick and unobtrusive. Feed and amount also good.

Cons:

The generators in the car park plus another intermittent booming noise possibly from beer coolers?

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
10
A very comfortable stay where you are well cared for.
Pros:

We were very well looked after by the staff who went out of their way to be helpful. Very comfortable. Lovely traditional atmosphere. Excellent food.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic place, people and experience.
Pros:

Bar area. Food and drinks spot on. Room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Howard • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Ridings • extended_group • gb
10
4th Stay. Excellent and staff are lovely.
Pros:

Lovely old pub

Cons:

Yes, annex is a bit dated but rooms comfortable and clean.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Fordham • extended_group • gb
8
NICE HOTEL AND VERY FRIENDLY STAFF
Pros:

HAD A SUITE AND IT WAS VERY LARGE AND THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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ANGELA • couple • gb
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
9
I'm a regular visitor at this hotel and its always a nice pleasant stay.
Pros:

Nice breakfast, friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Super comfy bed. BEAUTIFUL bathroom with huge shower and bath

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee