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The Saracens Head Hotel

Great Dunmow , High Street (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Saracens Head Hotel is a historic gem that offers great value for money according to guests. The hotel's location is highly rated, being convenient for exploring the charming village on foot or cycling along National Cycle Network route 16 and close to Stansted Airport with a private car park and bus stop located outside. The breakfast menu received mixed reviews, but the restaurant itself received fantastic reviews for its great meals, cozy atmosphere and generous portions. Rooms vary in comfort and upkeep with many guests recommending upgrading to a suite. While cleanliness is a mixed bag, most guests found the staff friendly, helpful and professional with special mentions for Mandy, Fiona, Sonya and B. The private car park is a huge plus, though some guests suggest better layout or parking for cyclists. The comfortable beds were overall a positive, though a few guests found them uncomfortable or of low quality. The hotel offers a great value for those seeking a comfortable stay with good amenities at an affordable price point.
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Boutique-style Hotel

Historic Hotel

Hotel for Honeymoon

Family Friendly Hotel

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4-Star Hotel

Room Types

Standard Double Room Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom are featured in this room.

Executive Double or Twin Room This comfortable and modern room has a queen-size bed.

Executive Single Room Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom are featured in this room.

Suite This suite features a seating area and a roll-top bath.

Junior Suite The Junior Suites are individually designed. They feature a seating area and one of the suites has a roll-top bath. Please note that the photos show each of the 3 Junior Suites available.

About The Saracens Head Hotel

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Guest Reviews

7.5

Good

Location

If you're looking for a hotel with the perfect location, The Saracens Head Hotel is definitely worth considering! Situated in the heart of a charming village, it's central to everything you need, including restaurants and local shops. Not only is it convenient for exploring the village on foot, but it's also located on National Cycle Network route 16, the Flitch Way, making it a great stop for cyclists.

For those looking for a place to stay before an early flight, the hotel is conveniently located close to Stansted Airport with a private car park for guests to use. The bus stop to the airport is also conveniently located right outside the hotel, making it a stress-free journey.

Aside from its proximity to the airport, guests rave about the location of the hotel itself. It's described as a central location, ideal and perfect. The village also seems to be a lovely area with guests enjoying walks around it. Some visitors note its location close to a nursing home, which could potentially appeal to those with loved ones living there.

Overall, the location of The Saracens Head Hotel is highly rated by guests, who appreciate its convenience and charm. Whether you're looking to explore the local village or need a convenient place to stay before a flight, this hotel's location won't disappoint.

Breakfast

The Saracens Head Hotel offers a breakfast that has received mixed reviews from guests. However, the majority of reviews are positive with guests describing the breakfast as good, great, excellent and delicious. Many guests appreciate the friendly staff and the fact that breakfast is included in the price of the stay. Some guests note that the breakfast is cooked to order with a good selection of food, including a full English breakfast and continental options. Others enjoyed the Sunday roast dinner which was exceptional. However, some guests experienced a long wait for breakfast or found it disorganised. Vegan or vegetarian guests shared that there was a limited menu for them. Despite this, the overall sentiment of guests is positive with many praising the quality and choice of the breakfast.

Dinner

The Saracens Head Hotel's bar and restaurant received fantastic reviews from guests. Many raved about the food, describing it as excellent and lovely with generous portions. Some even mentioned that the bar was available and the atmosphere was gezellig (cozy and welcoming). However, there were a few negative comments, such as the lack of attention to detail and unavailable food items. Some guests also noted that the staff could be hit or miss in terms of friendliness. Despite these critiques, the overall sentiment was positive with many guests recommending the restaurant for its great meals. The breakfast received mixed reviews with some guests finding the waitress miserable. The restaurant's closing time of 21:00h was noted by guests wanting late-night snacks and some thought the evening meal menu could use improvement. Overall, the food was fantastic and guests enjoyed dining at the Saracens Head Hotel.

Rooms

The Saracens Head Hotel offers a range of rooms with varying degrees of comfort and upkeep. Some guests found the rooms to be basic and not worth the money, while others were pleasantly surprised by the value for their money. Many enjoyed the spacious and well-equipped rooms with comfortable beds and lovely baths. The hotel is a historic property with 600-year-old beams, so some rooms may have wear and tear or be dated. Some rooms also had cleanliness issues or smelly wardrobes. However, the hotel is currently being refurbished, so improvements are likely. The location of some rooms near the car park or bar area led to noise complaints. Overall, guests recommend upgrading to a suite for the best experience.

Beds

The Saracens Head Hotel offers an overall comfortable experience for guests. Many guests raved about the comfortable beds, some even describing them as huge and incredibly comfortable. The heating system also seems to work well for guests who appreciated the warm and cozy environment. Twin beds were popular among guests who requested them and the full English breakfast was tasty. However, a few guests complained about uncomfortable beds, including sofa beds with springs poking through and one guest noted that two single beds pushed together made for an uncomfortable gap in the middle. Another guest complained about the bed being too hard. A few guests also mentioned low-quality bedding and pillows. Overall, The Saracens Head Hotel promises a clean and comfortable stay with some slight room for improvement regarding the bedding.

Cleanliness

The Saracens Head Hotel is a place where the cleanliness is a mixed bag. Some guests found the hotel very clean with comfortable clean rooms and always good clean rooms with plenty of clean towels. Others mentioned poor standard of cleaning everywhere with filthy rooms, filthy dirty bathroom and black mould around the bedroom window frame. Some guests complained about cobwebs on the walls and ceilings, while others praised the nice and clean rooms. Despite a few negative comments, most guests enjoyed their stay and found the rooms lovely and clean. The breakfasts were also praised in many reviews as being very good.

Staff

The staff at The Saracens Head Hotel are highly praised by guests for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism. Many guests appreciate the warm welcome and care they have received from the staff. Special mentions go to members of staff such as Mandy, Fiona the manager, Sonya the general manager and B the waitress, who have gone above and beyond to ensure guests' comfort and satisfaction. The reception staff are generally helpful, though one woman was described as unhelpful and stone-faced. The breakfast staff are polite and attentive and the dinner and reception staff are helpful. Guests are pleased with the service they have received, including printing work and booking taxi. Parking on location is appreciated. However, some guests have experienced issues with the bar staff, who may need more training. All in all, the staff are a major positive aspect of the hotel, who have made guests' stays more enjoyable.

Parking

The Saracens Head Hotel boasts a great advantage of having parking on site, which is a huge plus for guests. They offer a private car park with ample parking spaces and plenty of safe, free parking available. However, some guests have noted that the parking can be tight or poorly laid out and others have suggested that the hotel should consider providing parking for cyclists as well. Despite some minor issues, overall guests were happy with the available parking and the convenience it offered. Additionally, some guests mentioned that they were able to park directly outside their room, which made unpacking and loading up a breeze. Overall, the parking at The Saracens Head Hotel is a positive feature that guests appreciate.

4 Star

The Saracens Head Hotel is a four-star establishment offering exceptional value for money according to guests who have stayed here. Many reviewers mentioned that the hotel was very good value for the price and rated their experience highly with scores ranging from 8.00 to 9.00 out of 10. Guests found the services and facilities to be superb with some even using that term to describe their overall experience. While a few guests expressed some dissatisfaction, the majority seemed quite pleased with their stay. Overall, the hotel appears to offer a great value for those seeking a comfortable stay with good amenities at an affordable price point.

Historic

For those who love history, The Saracens Head Hotel is an absolute gem. This lovely old building is a period property that oozes character and charm. Guests will not be disappointed by the age and history of the property. Dating back to the 15th century, this historic inn has been beautifully preserved and maintained. The property is very old, but it still feels comfortable and welcoming. The Saracens Head Hotel is truly a lovely old building that must be experienced for its historical significance.

No, The Saracens Head Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Saracens Head Hotel.

Yes, The Saracens Head Hotel welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Saracens Head Hotel.

No, The Saracens Head Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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