This 400 year-old inn featured in The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. It features a historic bar and restaurant, and classic rooms with leather headboards. Silverstone is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Traditionally furnished, the rooms at The Saracens Head include a private bathroom and TV. Rooms also include free Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer. On a Roman street, the Saracen's Head is just 5 minutes’ walk from Towcester Racecourse. Stoke Bruerne, a canal-side village with cottages and narrow boats is a 10-minute drive away. The Saracens Head serves food all day in the lounge and bar areas, from traditional steak or fish and chips, to more modern choices. The split-level lounge bar has welcomed locals and guests to Towcester for hundreds of years, with 3 distinct areas in which to relax and enjoy delicious snacks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful building facilities great staff and wonderful food. Very comfortable clean and professional
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome. Lovely warm and clean room. Nothing to complain about. Will return. Well recommended
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were always happy to help. When there was a muddle with the booking they came up with a workable solution and were very accommodating and polite. Rooms were nicer than expected.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful place, very clean cosy, and a breakfast to die for, always very welcoming,
  • Grant
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice old fashioned but well maintained property. Friendly staff.
  • Da
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was filling, clean and very tasty, the staff member server was amiable and very helpful
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Full of character and staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean with friendly staff and a great location. Ample parking at the rear.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location close to shops, pubs etc with a good size car park. Staff very friendly and helpful and the room was nice with a large comfy bed. Breakfast choice was good
  • Cara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with clean and comfortable rooms. Bar was lovely and dinner was very good.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.

    FAQs about Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns

    • Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns is 550 yards from the centre of Towcester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant #1

      • Guests staying at Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegan
        • Buffet
        • À la carte

      • Room options at Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns include:

        • Double
        • Single

      • Check-in at Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.