The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.6 (1991 reviews)
High Street , Great Dunmow , gb

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 1991 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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Paul couple gb
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller ie
10
Great location, staff and value for money
Pros:

Perfectly placed for access to Stansted, regular buses to and from Stansted, Chelmsford and Colchester from right outside. Very friendly and accommodating staff, room was clean and comfy, nothing to criticize!

Cons:

Beds and pillows little hard but thats only a personal issue

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller mt
10
Comfortable, friendly, great location.
Pros:

Lovely renovated old building. I stayed in the courtyard block which appears quite new and the room was large with a good bathroom. The staff couldn’t do enough for you - shout out for Stacey who was the most delightful person ever. So lovely to get such a personal welcome and stay. I will certainly go back and would recommend to anyone.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Rosie couple gb
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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C & J family_with_children gb
7
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Great stop gap
Pros:

Nice location to airport
Clean and tidy
Helpful staff

Cons:

Restaurant was closed

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children gb
8
Great for early flight
Pros:

Good location for Stansted and very good value. Bed comfortable and bathroom well equipped.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
8
Enjoyed our stay
Pros:

The staff is absolutely lovely and helpful. Place is very central so you can wander around the town centre. We travelled by car so we could go and visit other places which were at perfect distance from the hotel. Easter lunch was really nice and we had a good time.

Cons:

All the rooms face the back of the hotel, where the outside area of the bar is, therefore customers would sit to have their drinks and a chat. This is totally fine and understandable however I'd suggest to advise customers to be mindful of people staying overnight as they might not want to be disturbed if it gets louder. We had this issue the first night and couldn't sleep until past midnight. We spoke to the staff about it and they have been very kind and understandable and when we asked if there was a quieter room they managed to move us in a room that was further away from the bar area, which helped a lot.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Gary family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller ae
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children ie
9
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Immylee2 family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Sally extended_group gb
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Jiff Jifford solo_traveller gb
8
Great staff, comfortable rooms
Pros:

Great staff, comfortable room, have stayed many times. Parking and WiFi good.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
7
Nice stay
Pros:

Great location. Staff are super friendly. Good value for money

Cons:

Rooms are a little dated and found the bathroom to be a little dirty (rim of the toilet)

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Jessa family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Sally family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller gb
7
comfortable, not exceptional!
Pros:

breakfast was very good, room was OK and dinner was not as good as I had hoped!

Cons:

my fried fish did not look, or taste, fresh. It looked/tasted to have been frozen! The door to my room didn't fit - air gaps!

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee