Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

2 × Standard Double Room
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Max adults: 2
Max adults: 2
Each unit has:
Bed: 1 double bed
Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
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Breakfast US$17 (optional)
We have 2 left
US$196 per night
Price US$587
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

The Saracens Head, an old coaching inn, situated just 5 miles from London Stansted airport in Great Dunmow. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi This historic hotel has been welcoming visitors for nearly 400 years. The 16th century coaching inn stands opposite the old market place at Great Dunmow, with easy access from the M11 and London Stansted Airport. This historic hotel has been fully modernised and offers guests well appointed bedrooms including a TV, direct dial telephone, trouser press, hairdryer and coffee and tea making facilities. Ideally situated on the high street of Dunmow town centre, The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group offers a choice of 2 conference and banqueting rooms, a fully licensed restaurant and bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Rooms with:

  • Inner courtyard view

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Standard Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
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Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$98 per night
Price US$293
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max adults: 2
US$122 per night
Price US$366
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$108 per night
Price US$323
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
We have 3 left
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Private suite
Inner courtyard view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$168 per night
Price US$503
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max adults: 2
US$188 per night
Price US$565
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 27 October 2025
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$174 per night
Price US$522
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
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  • Fully refundable during free cancellation
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm welcome , cosy bar and very friendly. Lovely bedroom with lots of little extras will definitely book again
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable accomodation, great food, friendly and helpful staff.
  • Geoffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were excellent, the food was fine. Car was behind the hotel, and if it's full there is a public car park yards from the hotel car park. This public car park is free from 1800 until 0800. We stayed here as we were flying from Stansted the...
  • Bianca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My room was exceptional value for money. Extremely comfortable bed, spacious room, clean and warm.
  • Roy
    Morocco Morocco
    I've stayed a number of times and never been dissatisfied. The staff are excellent, the hotel very clean, very comfortable and with character.
  • Dd
    Spain Spain
    Breakfast was great but for me the service was the thing that would bring me back time and again. We held my mothers wake in the private function room and everyone looked after us so well and made the afternoon easier at such a difficult time.
  • S
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable and great staff . In a lovely position, easy parking .
  • Sabine
    Germany Germany
    Excellent service, good food (dinner & breakfast), location in center of town. Obviously the restaurant is also visited by locals, which is always a good sign.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The weather had turned a lot cooler but our room toasty and warm. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant both nights of our stay.
  • Karen
    France France
    Very helpful staff. Onsite parking. Great food, no problems catering for gluten free at breakfast or dinner.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All rooms are non smoking.

Please inform The Saracens Head Hotel - The Coaching Inn Group in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.