The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.6 (2203 reviews)
High Street , Great Dunmow , GB
+44 1371 873901

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2203 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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Maureen • couple • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • es
8
Pros:

Ideal for Stansted Airport

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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LorenzoMarcellino • couple • it
8
Oltre le aspettative. Consigliatissimo.
Pros:

Struttura davvero carina con una sala colazioni e zona pranzo/cena molto accogliente. Colazione davvero super buona composta da un buffet con le solite cose ma con l'aggiunta di un menù con pietanze squisite preparate al momento.

Cons:

Bagno abbastanza datato e non rifinito.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jiff Jifford • solo_traveller • gb
9
Have stayed many times, always great
Pros:

Have stayed numerous times. Great staff, comfortable, WiFi, safe parking for bikes, fan and separate radiator, digital radio in room, great location for bars and restaurants. Excellent shower in 26.

Cons:

No toilet brush

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Susann • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Nice and comfortable , will stay again
Pros:

It was nice and cosy, very clean and a comfortable bed. Very good breakfast included in the price. Very friendly staff and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Robbins • family_with_children • gb
8
Overall very 👍 good
Pros:

We had evening meal and very reasonable priced

Cons:

Windows need TLC in bedroom

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value for an overnight and were able to parked our bikes right outside the room
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, good value

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
9
Beautiful quaint hotel in lovely location
Pros:

Lovely old building in a quaint town, friendly staff, comfy room, great breakfast

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Lovely central hotel
Pros:

Lovely staff, great food, comfy bed, good shower and of course the rubber duck.

Cons:

Not easy to park in car park

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Janice marion walker • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great little find! In a beautiful town
Pros:

Will greeted us with a warm smile at reception
He went over and above when I asked if he could make the double room into a twin! Off he went to deal with this personally! He was then behind the bar, serving food! That young man work very hard!

Cons:

The single duvets needed an upgrade

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • family_with_children • hr
7
Standard room at the inn
Pros:

Location - right in the heart of the village and easy walking access plus close bus service to Stansted and the surrounding villages.

Cons:

Very few sockets in the room and none near the beds. We arrived about 5 mins after last food order, due to roadworks from the airport, and they wouldn't feed us (a sandwich would have done).

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert Franciscus • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • solo_traveller • cz
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Amber • extended_group • gb
10
Great stay and friendly staff
Pros:

The staff were great, always willing to help and very friendly. The amenities were good and generally a nice vibe in the hotel. Good selection of food at breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Argent • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee