Saracens Head Hotel

The Saracens Head Hotel is a historic 3 star inn located in Towcester in Northamptonshire, within easy reach of Towcester Racecourse & local attractions.

Address

219 Watling Street
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 6BX
Tel: +44 (0)1327 350414

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Overview


The hotel offers guests 3 star accommodation and facilities in the historic town of Towcester. The historic hotel has a long history stretching back over 400 years and was featured in Charles Darwin’s first novel ‘The Pickwick Papers’. The hotel is housed inside a historic building that retains it period features adding to the charm of the hotel. The hotel facilities mean it is suitable for both business and leisure guests. The hotel is well located for Northampton, Silverstone Race Circuit, Warwick Castle and Birmingham. Towcester Racecourse is located just over one mile from the hotel. The location makes the hotel ideal as a base from which to explore the central England & Midlands area.

Local transport links in the area include Northampton train station located just over 10 miles from the hotel. The train station offers services to London Euston station and other local and regional areas including Rugby, Milton Keynes and Birmingham. The hotel is close by to major roads including the M1, M40 and A5 providing good road connections.

Visitors can expect a friendly welcome with good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located in the small town of Towcester and 10 miles from Northampton, where visitors can find good access to local amenities, attractions and entertainment facilities. The closest train stations to the hotel are located at Northampton and Wolverton.



Facilities


There are a total of 21 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel. The rooms are decorated and furnished to a good standard in a traditional style, offering comfortable accommodation. Guests can choose from single, double and family rooms.

Room facilities include television, telephone, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, trouser press, iron and ironing facilities, work desk and tea and coffee making facilities. There are rooms for disabled guests available.

All rooms are non-smoking at the hotel in accordance with hotel policy.

Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is available in public areas & guest rooms at the hotel. There are free on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests.

The hotel has facilities for business meetings and conferences with capacity for up to 100 delegates. The hotel is a venue for weddings and private events there a number of packages available, there are banqueting facilities for up to 120 guests.

Dining


Guests can enjoy a hot full English breakfast each morning or a Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, cereals, yogurts, fruits, juices and hot and cold drinks.

The hotel restaurant serves a range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes along with a choice of starters and tempting desserts. The restaurant offers the best in British cuisine with traditional favourites including fish and chips and steak and a choice of contemporary dishes for diners to choose from. Diners can choose from the wine list and find the perfect accompaniment to their meals.

The hotel bar & lounge is a place where guests can sit back and unwind with a range of drinks available including, soft drinks, beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. There is a friendly, laid back atmosphere here and a choice of snacks, light bites and meals, making it an ideal place to catch up with friends, family and colleagues.

Local Attractions


Northamptonshire is mainly a rural county with a relatively small population making it ideal for visitors after peace and quiet in the countryside. The county is characterised by its gentle rolling hills and farmland providing a place where visitors can enjoy local attractions at a relaxing pace away from the crowds.

The market town of Northampton dates back to the Saxon period. Today much of the buildings are Georgian, notable buildings in the town include the cathedral that dates back to the 19th century and St. Sepulchre, a 12th circular century church built in emulation of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Northampton is well known for its open markets offering a range of local produce.

The All Saints Church is located in Brixworth, a few miles north of Northampton. All Saints is England's largest and finest Saxon church still intact, it was thought to have been built in approx 660. The church incorporates even earlier Roman tiles, has a 9th century tower that was built to withstand Viking raids. There is another Saxon church at Earl's Barton, where the 10th century tower has been augmented by a Norman nave. The upper floors of the tower could only be reached by a ladder, which in turn could then be withdrawn to discourage attackers.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Northampton is England’s largest round church. The church is Northampton's oldest standing building, built in 1100, based on the original Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The church is known as the 'Crusader Round', it is currently a place for worship as well as hosting theatre and concerts events. Round churches are rare in the UK; making for an interesting visit.

Althorp House located in the Northamptonshire countryside is among the finest estates in England. It has been owned by the Spencer family for over 500 years and was home to a young Princess Diana. The late Diana, Princess of Wales is laid to rest at the Round Oval in the heart of the mansion’s 500-acre park. The Stables host the exhibition entitled ‘Diana, a Celebration’. Inside the house there is a wonderful collection of portraits that features works from Rubens, Reynolds, Rubens and Gainsborough among others.

Canons Ashby House is located in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Located in the tranquil countryside, this Elizabethan manor house is set in scenic gardens. Inside visitors can see the impressive collection of wall paintings and Jacobean plasterwork. The house has been home to the Dryden family since its construction; Canons Ashby has survived largely unaltered since 1710. There is a formal garden with colourful herbaceous borders, an orchard featuring varieties of fruit trees dating back to the 16th century.

Lamport Hall in Northampton is regarded as an outstanding example of a classical house. Inside there are a number of wonderful rooms filled with period pieces of fine furniture and art. The house is a Grade I listed building, visitors can explore the house with highlights including High Room noted for its impressive ceiling. Outside the gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to the house, there is the Italian garden along with a host of wonderful plants, flowers and shrubs to see for visitors.

The Northampton Museum & Art Gallery is located in the town centre. Northampton is known as the boot & shoe capital of the UK and the museum show cases this when charting the history of the town through the various ages. The museum includes a number of collections relating to shoes, shoe machinery and geology, ephemera, social history, archaeology and fine and Decorative Art. The museum charts local history using sound and film along with artefacts dating back to the Stone Age all the way to the 20th century.

Coton Manor Gardens is located in the rural Northamptonshire countryside. The gardens were laid out during the 1920's and 1930's, the garden is approx ten acres in size and is located on a hillside from the manor house that dates back to the 17th century. The gardens are well known for its luxuriant borders, by using a range of unusual plants, which provide colour through all of the seasons and a fine spectacle. .

The world famous Silverstone Race Circuit is located in the Northamptonshire countryside. The circuit is well known being the home of the British Grand Prix and stages many other races in different formulas. Racing fans can visit the circuit and enjoy the many driving experiences available here. The exhilarating circuit allows you to experience the thrill of driving some very exotic machinery on the famous track. A visit during the British Grand Prix provides race fans with a wonderful atmosphere and great race day excitement.

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Closest Train Stations:

Northampton: 10.4 Miles

Wolverton: 10.5 Miles


Closest Airports:
The closest airport is London Luton Airport located 36 miles away by road via the A5, M1 and A1081. Birmingham Airport is located 49 miles away via the M1, M45 and A45.

London Luton Airport: 39 Miles

Birmingham Airport: 49 Miles




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