1 / 8The Saracens Head Hotel
Great Dunmow, Essex
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 15th century inn with a Georgian front at the heart of Great Dunmow, where dogs get treats, a comfy bed and a welcome in the Bar.
The Saracens Head stands at the heart of Great Dunmow, a coaching inn with roots in the 15th century and a Georgian frontage from the days of regal travellers and royal mail, minutes from Stansted Airport. It works as a dog friendly inn because the dog is no afterthought: treats and a comfy bed on arrival, then a place beside you in the Bar.
The hotel takes two dogs to a room at most, small to medium sized pets only, and the pet friendly bedrooms are a limited number, so ask for one early. The hotel doesn't mention dogs left alone in a bedroom, so check that at booking.
Breakfast normally happens in the Restaurant. With a dog alongside you it moves to the Bar area instead, which is where dogs are welcome anyway, good for a quick bite and a drink. The kitchen leans on homemade pies, vegetables with a proper bite and Modern British plates from local suppliers, and Sunday is built around the roast.
The outside dining area is pet friendly too, which is where a dog ends up on a long lunch. Afternoon tea is the other indulgence, and the bar runs to local brews with a story, wines chosen for taste and cocktails. Hatfield Forest Circular Walk sits 4.5 miles out, the Wildpack walk nearest the inn.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- small to medium sized pets only
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds and treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Saracens Head Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Saracens Head Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Saracens Head Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: small to medium sized pets only.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Saracens Head Hotel?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Saracens Head Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Saracens Head Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Saracens Head Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Hatfield Forest Circular Walk (4.5 miles).
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