The Saracens Head Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Market Place, Southwell, England, NG25 0HE

Southwell Tourist Information Centre
1 min walk
Southwell Library
1 min walk
Southwell Minster
3 min walk
East Midlands (EMA)
66 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

King Charles Suite

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Four Poster Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Double Room

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Tudor hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden, and a ballroom are onsite.

The Saracens Head Hotel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

During your stay at The Saracens Head Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Southwell Tourist Information Centre. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.

Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, a conference center, and a terrace
Steps from Southwell Tourist Information Centre and Southwell Library
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. The Saracens Head Hotel also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This Tudor Southwell hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

The Saracens Head Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar

Conveniences

Ballroom

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Wedding services

Business services

Conference centre
Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

The front desk at this property is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

The Saracens Head Hotel 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

4/10 Poor

Margaret

22 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jean

19 Nov 2021

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Simon

Business traveller

14 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

6 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ian, Winchester

22 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Raymond

10 Sept 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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,

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Dominique St Clair

Business traveller

9 Sept 2021

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Stayed one night. Owner and staff friendly and helpful. Lovely room, clean and excellent breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

28 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very average accommodation

Facilities and rooms rather outdated and tired looking. Very average

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

28 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

G

Business traveller

16 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very helpful host

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah

27 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher

22 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller

21 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

23 Mar 2020

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family

15 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020