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 (9.0)

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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was excellent and the chef accommodated something for me that was not on the menu. Breakfast was superb too.
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved our room, large and roomy, really clean and plenty of coffee.
  • Chapman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    excellent place to stay. Room was great and the good on offer was very good and very good value. Parking facilities made things easy. Well located near some shops and other food and drink places.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    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

    • 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.

    • Guests staying at Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

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

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

      • Double
      • Single

    • 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.

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

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

        • Restaurant #1