Escape the ‘rat race’ for some Saracen’s Civilisation.
The individualistic Saracen’s Head is truly a lost wonder worth finding. It is a humble Free House under private ownership. Well known for its delicious style of cooking and mellow atmosphere it sits in the middle of Norfolk fields, sheltered from the humdrum of the everyday ‘rat race’.
Its relaxed and casual atmosphere belies the fervour in the kitchen as Robert Dawson-Smith and his team cook up some of Norfolk’s most delicious wild and tame treats. Sit back and enjoy the addictive ‘parlour room’ atmosphere: Roaring log fires in winter in the cosy bar and parlour areas, and there is also the delightful and sheltered courtyard for the summer months.
We are a main entry in many guides including 'The Good Pub Guide', 'The Quiet Pint', 'Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay, British Hotels, Inns & Other Places', 'The AA Pub Guide', 'The Michelin Hotel & Restaurant Guide', 'The Good Hotel Guide'. We are also members of the Norwich Area Tourism Agency & the North Norfolk Hotel & Guest House Association.'
Our Bar is open 11.30am - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm, Monday - Saturday, and 7pm - 10.30pm on Sundays. Eat in either one of our bars or cosy parlour areas. Food is served from 12.30pm - 2pm and 7.30pm - 9.00pm (...ish).
Our menu changes every lunch & supper. In the wintry months we sometimes close on the quieter days, so please do give us a call to check! We highly recommend booking at all times, as we do get fabulously busy, and it's a shame to wander through the lanes and not get in! Booking is virtually essential at weekends, and is always a great help at all other times!
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Why not run away from it all to the Saracen’s Head and enjoy some of Norfolk's most delicious dishes?!
We have 6 en-suite rooms, with a residents sitting area too - all have a really arty, colourful and comfortable feel. The East of England Tourist Board have awarded us 4 stars for the rooms, and an additional silver award for all round service and character!
Spend a few days relaxing in our humble old Inn. Ideally located to escape the usual tourist trails, but still handy enough for visits to Norfolk’s beautiful and unspoilt coastline and countryside, or to explore Mannington, Blickling and Felbrigg halls.
Then in the evening you can retreat to one of our cosy bar areas or the delightful Parlour, warm in front of a roaring log fire with a big glass of wine, and enjoy some of Norfolk’s most delicious dishes.
We have five doubles and one
twin room, all of which are en-suite.
B & B rates:- Double/Twin rooms
£85,
Single £45
Family room also available
Double
Dinner, B & B per night £135 (min two nights at weekends).
Prices
may vary according to time of year etc.
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To make an enquiry or to reserve a room please telephone, The Saracen’s Head 01263 768909
Weekday 2 course, 2 choice luncheon
(excl. bank holidays)
Monday – Friday, why not enjoy a special
two-course lunch at £9.00 for a starter and main course, and £4.00
for a pudding from our special two-course menu.
Christmas Parties & other celebratory
occasions!
Be it festive Turkey or a luscious leg of lamb carved
before you, or a choice of other scrumptious dishes, (seriously good vegetarian
options always on offer!), our Parlour area provides a smashing party venue at
anytime of the year!
Sunday Lunch
We cook Real Rare
Ribs of Beef on the bone and Norfolk Country Pie, every Sunday, in addition to
our usual delicious menu.
Courtyard & Garden
Our
delightful courtyard and walled gardens are always open for you to enjoy our
food and drink during the spring and summer months.
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The Shed
Now into its seventh year 'The Shed' in the courtyard, is a workshop
selling retro & rustic style furniture, interiors & gifts run by
Robert's daughter Rachel. Also available are Rachel's own drawings &
photos. The Shed is open whenever the pub is open, or by appointment at other
times by calling 07775 503450.
To view The Shed website
www.the-shed.com
Exhibitions at The Saracens Head
We currently exhibit work by our regular artists Patrick Boswell (www.patrickboswell-artist.co.uk) and Rachel Dawson-Smith (www.the-shed.com), on the walls of the Inn so you can eye up the art whilst you dine!
To view our delicious sample menus
For directions and to view our photo gallery
A little rumour...... yes it is true we are for sale, but it could take yonks! So please be assured we are 100% here, with as much enthusiasm as ever, until the day we hand the reigns over to someone else!