Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns
About this property
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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Deborah
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff at reception and in the pub restaurant. The food was good in the restaurant too.” - Carole
Australia
“Check-in was easy and quick. Our payment had been received (through Booking.com) and everything worked well. The four rooms booked were ready and very clean and comfortable. Breakfast each morning was excellent. We also had dinner and drinks...” - Alan
United Kingdom
“Comfortable room. Good restaurant food. Easy parking. Excellent breakfast.” - Angela
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Nice rooms above the pub. There was a party going on so it was a bit noisy in our room but it didn’t go on too late and it didn’t stop us from sleeping. Excellent location for the town with the bonus of free parking. Excellent...” - Karen
United Kingdom
“Massive bed and bathroom had bath and shower, great breakfast” - Gabi
Australia
“Friendly staff Great food Location great for our purposes” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Loved the stay and the room was very clean and tidy the hotel was very convenient as I was out for most of the days during my stay” - Barbara
United Kingdom
“We have stayed before and are familiar with the accommodation. We needed a room at short notice late in the day as very poor travel conditions meant we couldn't get home. The manager and staff were very p us to break our journey and stay safe....” - Ryan
United Kingdom
“Breakfast and dinner are excellent. The hotel has a fantastic breakfast menu together with great dinner menu serving in the restaurant. Very nice staffs” - Susie
United Kingdom
“Really friendly and accommodating staff, clean and spacious. Would definitely stay again especially for such excellent value.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
House rules
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.




The fine print
Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.