At The Saracens Head Hotel, relax on the sun-kissed terrace or enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Take advantage of babysitting services and express check-in for a seamless stay.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Childcare
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor tennis court
Babysitting
Terrace
Banquet hall
Feel at home (5)
Babysitting services
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Free self parking
Kids' menu
The current price is $76
$76
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Room options
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Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)
Highlights
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Museum of the Great Western Railway - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Lydiard Park - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 45 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 82 min drive
Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 20 min drive
Swindon Station - 21 min drive
Kemble Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The Kingsdown Arms - 6 min drive
The Highworth Hotel - 2 min walk
The Rose & Crown - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Heart in Hand - 7 min drive
About this property
The Saracens Head Hotel
When you stay at The Saracens Head Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cotswold Wildlife Park. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Babysitting
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Babysitting services
Children's menu
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Facilities
Terrace
Outdoor tennis court
Banquet hall
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Saracens Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Saracens Head Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Saracens Head Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Saracens Head Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Saracens Head Hotel?
Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Saracens Head Hotel and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
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 located a short 14-minute walk from Pentylands Country Park.
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The Saracens Head Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Food
Room
Beer
Shower
Bed
Building
Location
Restaurant
Pub
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent
excellent hospitality and very freindly staff. Great location for a quick stopover
Raji
Raji, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2025
Seedy (but clean) - lacking basics
Peeling paint
Sink plug doesn’t work
No bedside lamp
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 26, 2025
Room had 2 mugs, both of which were dirty with a strange yellow crusting along the lip and needed a clean. Curtains could do with being blackout, let loads of streetlight in.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 31, 2024
In need of major decoration and renovation and a good clean up
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Helpful staff and good value for a two night stay and a ideal location
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 4, 2025
Stay away
We are both pensioners and were put on the top floor with no offer of help with our bags up steep stairs the room was a disgrace it was small like a cupboard the draws were all broken with one just threw behind the tv the bathroom was like a broom cupboard no coat where to hang towel also no coat hangers to hang our clothes.We asked to be moved to another room which they obliged however it was no better it was bigger but our clothes got covered in dust due to lack of cleaning and had to wedge the windows open with a bit of wood to keep them open
There is no breakfast no conversation with owner never asked are we enjoying our stay or information about local attractions just did not engage with us dont know how it can be classed as a hotel Basil Fawlty comes to mind.
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2024
Nice stay
On business
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Perfect spot for working away thank you
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Fantastic hotel/bar the room was clean and very spacious and the bathroom was very nice. Staff where extremely friendly and helpful and the bar was a nice environment with food and drink not to expensive, would definitely recommend and will be staying again
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Lovely hotel very friendly staff
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2024
Good value
All fine for the money.
Sean A
Sean A, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Very friendly staff, good sized room with a view of the square. Small but adequate toilet. Really good food and drink.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2024
Nice, character property with comfortable bed.
Iqbal
Iqbal, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Better than expected given low cost. Would come back
Amro
Amro, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2024
The staff are amazing and in the door in the restaurant was excellent
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 25, 2024
Just give it a wide berth!
The mould on the shower ceiling aggravated my asthma and gave me a chest infection. I had to leave this place mid stay due to the health problems it was causing me. Awful bed, not clean, they wouldn’t provide any kind of refund via Hotels.com. I will be reporting this place with the pictures I took to the authorities after the festive period.
Mark
Mark, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2024
Nice little place. Nothing fancy at all but the staff were very friendly and the beer was nice.
Room was super basic, but was also super cheap so to be expected. Bed was comfortable enough. Would stay again if it I was on my own.
B
B, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
This hotel is amazing!!!! It has so much personality, great staff, a wonderful pub to go to where one can enjoy a great dinner, other great places to go to within walking distance. And it's right next to a bus stop so it is possible to go further off and just come back in the evening. This was such a fantastic experience, and I can't wait to go back to Highworth and The Saracen's Head Hotel!!!!
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
A wonderful place to stay!
What an amazing place in a fabulous location! Wonderful!
pete
pete, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2024
Too early check out
Pablo
Pablo, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 27, 2023
Visiting family
Stayed 3 nights whist visiting family for Xmas
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2023
Hotel stay
Helpfull staff and easy find and a private car park
Martyn
Martyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2023
Visit to Wiltshire
My stay was very delightful. The location was perfect, very accessible by public transportation. The staff were extremely courteous and kind.
Luc
Luc, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
Great beer selection.
Very good and sensibly priced. A very good selection of beer and worth staying just for the beer!
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2023
We had a lovely time! Staff was exceptional! We had a beautiful dinner at the pub! The food was amazing!