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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Towcester
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Guests who stayed here loved
Tabs
United Kingdom
“Room was lovely, food was very good, especially the breakfast 😋”
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Michelle
United Kingdom
“The location was so near to everything and perfect for our visiting family nearby.”
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Simon
United Kingdom
“Hotel location I s excellent, Staff very polite and helpful, facilities and food were superb. Breakfast top notch.”
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Claire
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, excellent location and reasonably priced. The room was lovely too.”
Pill
United Kingdom
“Friendly , clean , comfortable, nice location....tasty breakfast... Good night away.....would defo return and recommend”
Maxine
United Kingdom
“We had an evening meal as well as breakfast and both were exceptional, staff couldn’t do enough for you”
Cara
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel both inside and out.Staff were all very helpful and friendly making us feel welcome as soon as we arrived.
Well stocked bar and great service so perfect for a drink after a busy day in Towcester.”
Susan
France
“Very convenient for family reunion in Towcester. Lovely room.”
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Sf
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcoming staff. Great food and drink with a relaxing stay. Highly recommend.”
Melvyn
United Kingdom
“Always comfortable stop over friendly staff, good food”
Availability
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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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
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.
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