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The Saracens Head Inn: Traveller Reviews

Symonds Yat East, Symonds Yat HR9 6HP , England
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The Saracens Head Inn
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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London, England
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“Cosy and casual”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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This was our third visit in four years to this delightful inn on the banks of the Wye. We always have an overnight stay in the week before Christmas, when the Saracen's Head is cosy and Symonds Yat is blissfully quiet. If you're looking for full-blown luxury, this inn may not be for you. We like it because it is extremely comfortable, yet retains a casual atmosphere. There is none of the formality and pretentiousness found in many chichi country inns these days, particularly those in the nearby Cotswolds. Instead, the Saracen's Head is very friendly and welcoming and offers tremendous value for money. We again had Room 7, which had been refurbished and extended since our last visit two years ago. The plush, new bathroom would not have been out of place in a five-star hotel. Dinner was excellent, with many locally-sourced ingredients on the menu, and breakfast was better than many of London's top hotels that we have experienced. All told, fantastic value.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wales
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“Outstanding food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Really accommodating staff, very attentive waitress/waiters, excellent dinner, reasonably priced. Newly refurbished room, spotless room, excellent bathroom (and great shower). Breakfast disappointing only because it didn't compare to the standard of dinner (which I will always remember), however, we were still too full to really appreciate it anyway, despite having a 3 mile jaunt down the beautiful yat before hand. We looked everywhere for the yat but he must have been hiding under the rock that day. Would definitely return in future.

Room Tip: Ask for a river view, the woods behind are just not the same! Beware of the squeaky floorboards out...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Falmouth, United Kingdom
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“100% Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Room was brilliantly furnished, great value, clean and tidy.
Bar excellent with friendly staff and good real ale!
Restuarant was also excellent. Waiting staff attentive, but not ott, and the food was supberb.
Finally, the location is lovely, and one of the staff will take you agross the hand-ferry for free if you are staying at the B&B (£1 if not).

No complaints.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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St Albans, United Kingdom
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“Great food in a great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Popped in here after a long weekend event nearby to celebrate how well it had all gone. Were treated to an excellent dinner in modern but rustic surroundings. The food really was great.

Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
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Warwick, United Kingdom
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“"Never disappoints as attention to detail spot on"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

My husband and I have stayed at The Saracen's Head for many years now and look forward to each visit as eagerly as the first. The rooms have been modernized to enhance the visitors' stay and we have always find our room spotless, and comfortable.
We love room 10 which is an upgraded room within the main building and gives us lots of space and a super bathroom.
Would recommend staying here and enjoying the excellent service, super food and exploring a beautiful area.

Room Tip: All rooms excellent although the river views are a bonus
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Symonds Yat East, Symonds Yat HR9 6HP , England
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