The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.6 (2116 reviews)
High Street , Great Dunmow , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

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 2116 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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KatarinaBP • solo_traveller • hr
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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massimo • extended_group • it
9
Soggiorno eccellente e grande atmosfera!
Pros:

Tutto

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Choice of suite

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Options of room choice

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Hank • extended_group • us
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
גבי שורץ • solo_traveller • il
8
מלון נחמד ליד השדה תעופה
Pros:

החדר היה גדול ומרווח וכך גם חדר הרחצה (רק הכיור קטן). הצוות היה ממש חביב ועוזר בהכל. ארוחת הבוקר טובה וגם האוכל במסעדה בערב היה טוב. היה חניה בחינם במלון והיה נחמד לשוטט בעיירה הקטנה. המלון נמצא כ10 דקות נסיעה מהשדה.

Cons:

המלון נמצא במבנה ישן שזה מאוד נחמד אבל החדר לא ממוזג. בכל מקרה אנחנו הסתדרנו עם המאוורר הקטן שהיה בחדר.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • gb
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
8
Overall it was an enjoyable stay
Pros:

Location and a nice hotel

Cons:

Due to the weather the room was exceptionally hot

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Seon • couple • gb
10
Will be back
Pros:

Very friendly atmosphere I am a regular , close to every thing I need

Cons:

It can some times get noise

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Yaser • couple • gb
2
Location is good, but not a clean place
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not clean at all,

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good value 'bed, breakfast and evening meal' package.
Pros:

Good choice; thoroughly enjoyed the eggs benedict

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrada • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

El personal, la zona, el ambiente, todo muy agradable. Pero el personal es encantador nos ayudaron en todo lo que pudieron. Estamos muy agradecidos

Cons:

Por poner solo una pega...era una noche muy calurosa y no hay aire acondicionado pero te ponen un ventilador para pasarla mejor

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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S • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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SALLY ANN • couple • gb
10
Very good when passing would stay again
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing one of the best we have had for a long time. room was very clean with comfortable amenities

Cons:

The kettle lead did not reach the plug point near the table and difficult to fill by the tap good job we had some bottled water

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Elke Elisabeth • solo_traveller • de
3
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Hacky • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • gb
9
We were there on a sort of work thing, it was very convenient to Garnetts Woodcwhich itchy we chose this hotel.
Pros:

Its location

Cons:

Lack of cask ales which is important for my husband

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee