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The Saracens Head Hotel

3.0 star property
Tudor hotel with restaurant, near Southwell Tourist Information Centre

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Conference center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Ballroom
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Charles Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Charles Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Market Place, Southwell, England, NG25 0HE

What's nearby

  • Southwell Tourist Information Centre - 1 min walk
  • Southwell Library - 1 min walk
  • Southwell Minster - 3 min walk
  • The Workhouse, Southwell - 18 min walk
  • Southwell Racecourse - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Nottingham (NQT) - 42 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 57 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 66 min drive
  • Fiskerton Station - 3 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 4 min drive
  • Bleasby Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Final Whistle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Reindeer Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kelham Hall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside Pub & Kitchen - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Saracens Head Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Southwell with a stay at The Saracens Head Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Tudor hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 27 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1100
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Saracens Head Hotel Hotel
Saracens Head Hotel
Saracens Head Hotel Southwell
Saracens Head Southwell
Saracens Hotel
Saracens Head Hotel Southwell, United Kingdom
The Saracens Head Hotel Southwell
The Saracens Head Hotel Hotel Southwell

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Saracens Head Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Saracens Head Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Alea Nottingham (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Saracens Head Hotel and nearby?
The Saracens Head Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Saracens Head Hotel like?
The Saracens Head Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Southwell Minster and 18 minutes' walk from The Workhouse, Southwell.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

This hotel is very tired. It is really hardly open at the moment with no bar operating and downstairs lounge space available but dark and unwelcoming. The room was dingy. We were given 2 paper cups, no glasses and no soap or shower foam. The bath ran brown.
Margaret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jean, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

a disappointing experience.
It was disappointing the hotel is a tired and dog eared, breakfast was poor better on the second day than the first I booked with the option of cancelling but they moved the cancellation point 24hrs sooner without letting me know.
Simon, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely building in the centre of Southwell. Unfortunately the owners have had to severely curtail the services on offer so have reduced it to a bed and breakfast only, so no bar and no restaurant except for breakfast. Nevertheless there are plenty of alternative restaurants within a short walk in the town and the hotel are happy to direct guests to them.
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Irish rover.
The hotel was very disappointing it seemed more a bed and breakfast the dining room and bar were closed also the hotel locked the doors at 8pm, fortunately 20 yards away there is another hotel serving reasonably priced food and drink, our room no 9 was a little dated also on a unusually hot evening the heating in the bathroom was on constantly, the hotel says that toiletries are provided we had in our bathroom hand wash and conditioner for your hair the shower was cobbled together with a cheap showerhead on an ornate set of taps, the chair in the room was broken also no hand sanitiser was provided in the room breakfast was served by a shoeless gent. So altogether an unusual experience,
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Seriously over-priced accommodation for what you get. On arrival the receptionist was on the phone - there was little acknowledgement of my arrival even after she’d ended her call. The room was checked before I was given access;l I was told the bedside lamps were missing (“people take things”) but a replacement lamp was not offered. General maintenance of the hotel was lacking - carpets smelled musty, door lock was awkward and clearly replaced but not poorly executed, paint over light switches etc. Nowhere to hang clothes or place suitcase in room. No hairdryer in room. Chose hotel as it had a restaurant attached but on arrival was told it was closed. Breakfast was varied enough but coffee was undrinkable; cutlery was smeary and fruit bowls on buffet table were covered with placemats “to keep the flies off”. Asked if taxi could be ordered and was given a list of numbers. Was glad I was only staying one night. A hotel likely steeped in history in much need of an overhaul.
Dominique St Clair, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Would stay again
Very good overnight stay. Only negative was the seemingly microwaved scramble eggs for part of breakfast. Otherwise very attentive staff and the quality of stay was value for money at this very historically interesting old inn.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very nice hotel
Stayed one night. Owner and staff friendly and helpful. Lovely room, clean and excellent breakfast
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Characterful hotel spoilt by bland rooms
The hotel has a lot of character but the rooms, at the back of the hotel, are characterless. The corridor and the rooms are painted white, which definitely does not go with the rest of the hotel. It's stark like a 70's motel. We stayed on one of the hottest days of the year and as the windows only open about 5 inches, we had to rely on a fan provided in the room. It wasn't a comfortable that night. The shower was modern but no shelf was provided to have washing items conveniently located during a shower, everything had to be placed on the floor. There was no handrail for the shower, a necessity for older guests like ourselves. We were only told that the hotel was having problems with staffing when we arrived and no food was available for the night of our stay. There is plenty of eating establishments close by but Southwell does seem to be affected worse than some towns by Covid. Don't hotel managers/owners watch "The Hotel Inspector', time and again she highlights the failings in an hotel that impact badly on the customers experience.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very average accommodation
Facilities and rooms rather outdated and tired looking. Very average
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel with old world charm
A fantastic old world hotel, we have a four poster bedroom which exceeded our expectations. The bathroom was large and well appointed, it was covid safe. The staff were both pleasant and helpful. We would visit thus hotel again when in that area
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful host
G, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Interesting quirky hotel
Lovely, quirky old hotel. Room was interesting, with a 4 poster. Sadly the pandemic means some soft furnishings were removed. Food was ok. Service was good enough but might be improved.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

King Charles Suite
Lovely quirky old building, needs a bit of TLC in places although the food & service was superb. Loved the history and it was a great staying in the King Charles suite, very comfy bed and huge bathroom. Floors are a little uneven being such an old building so you need to watch your step. A lovely stay and we'll definitely use this hotel again if we stay in Southwell.
Victoria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay!
Great hotel with amazing service
Mark, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Graeme, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely staff and lots of parking available for my business night stay.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Liz, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I liked a comfortable bad, clean room and polite & helpful personnel.
5-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review