Set on the banks of the River Wye, The Saracens Head Inn offers light, modern rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy freshly cooked breakfasts and seasonal meals. Rooms at The Saracen feature tea/coffee facilities and a TV. Most rooms also offer lovely river views. The inn serves a lunch menu, including sandwiches and organic baguettes. Evening meals are cooked with fresh, local ingredients and served in the informal dining room or riverside terraces. The bar, with its traditional flagstone floors and pine tables, serves local real ales and a selection of ciders and wines. Free parking is available at The Saracen, and the local are of Symond’s Yat is full of scenic river and countryside walks. Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth are both less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The Forest of Dean is a 15-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Double Room
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Symonds Yat
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clifford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an amazing riverside pub. We were lucky enough to bag the room with a balcony overlooking the Wye. Simply brilliant.
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely brilliant location, beside the river. Kingfisher cruises operate right outside the hotel as does the hand drawn ferry across to the other side of the river. There’s another very old pub called the ferry serving food on the other side...
  • Colin
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful setting by the River Wye-lovely area for walks! The room was large and comfortable and the bathroom was well-appointed with lovely products and good lighting, scrupulously clean! We loved the cozy restaurant and were very pleased with...
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    Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was awesome. View was superb. Facilities in room were great. Staff at the pub were very freindly and engaging and great service. Food was above my expectations
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have stayed at the Saracen's Head several times and it is always reliable as a comfortable place to stay with pleasant and helpful staff. The location is superb and if you get a room overlooking the river you get a wonderful view.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful stay Excellent breakfast Friendly staff and great service
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location right on the river Wye. Clean, comfortable rooms, very friendly & helpful staff. Food was lovely too. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location right on the river, with lots of outside seating overlooking the hand ferry and Kingfisher Cruises. The staff were all friendly and helpful, and there was a variety of drinking/ eating places within the pub. The breakfast was...
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a perfect place in a wonderful location. The staff are great, the accommodation not only looks great but is extremely comfortable. The food at the Saracen’s is exceptional. We couldn’t recommend it highly enough!
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Apart from the weather, there is nothing not to like, the food, the staff,the rooms, absolutely fault less. We asked to change rooms to one with a view of the river, as there was one available for our last two days, they moved us into a lovely...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • French • Italian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Saracens Head Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Saracens Head Inn

  • The Saracens Head Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at The Saracens Head Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Saracens Head Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Saracens Head Inn is 1,650 feet from the center of Symonds Yat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Saracens Head Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Room options at The Saracens Head Inn include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite