The Saracen's Head Hotel, Exclusive Hire
Market Place, Southwell, NG25 0HE -
Up to
150 guests
Rebuilt in the 1800’s using many original features from the 12th Century, the Saracen’s Head Hotel is now a thriving family business in the heart of the historic Minster Town of Southwell. The hotel can accommodate up to 60 for a civil ceremony, up to 100 for a Wedding Breakfast and 120 for a buffet. There are 3 different rooms for use during the day including the magnificent oak panelled King Charles Restaurant.
There are 27 ensuite bedrooms with a selection of individually styled Four Poster Suites. A discount on bedrooms is available for all Wedding Parties. All food is prepared on site using local produce and we allow guests to pre-order from a multiple option menu.
Our Wedding Packages are fully flexible and no question is too silly. We welcome couples for a tour at any time.
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Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 150
Location
Reviews
Trish Waterman
February 2025Only stayed the one night. Our room was warm, cosy and very comfortable. Housekeeping was 100% breakfast was simple but delicious. It's in the centre of town and within walking distance of the cathedral. The hotel's collection of clocks is excellent, a place full of history and well worth a visit. All the staff were happy and cheerful and very helpful and more than willing to share the history of the building. We will be back.
Stan Doyle
February 2025An interesting period hotel. Disappointed that the restaurant was closed the night we stayed which we had been informed about before our arrival, as we would have loved to have been able to dine in. But even more so as the bar was shut so we had to go to one of the local bars to catch a drink. Such a shame as the building looked fantastic even with all the lights off .
Ellie Herman
February 2025Very historic and unique hotel - we stayed one night in an amazing old room with beam ceiling. Don't expect a modern hotel finish - part of the charm is the ramshackle nature of the buildings. There was no dinner service available while we were staying which we didn't know about beforehand, but we had a fantastic breakfast. Only criticism is that we asked for recommendations for a taxi company and for places to eat, and the recommendations turned out to be rubbish. The taxi didn't show up and the lady was then very rude on the phone, and the recommended restaurants were all either full or not serving food, but the hotel didn't suggest we'd have any trouble getting in so their recommendations were quite unhelpful overall. Do your own research rather than asking the hotel for recommendations.
Eoin O'Neill
March 2025Food absolutely fantastic. Brilliant roast dinner. Soup delicious. Staff friendly and helpful, but quite occupied with a couple of big tables. Kind of weird atmosphere - felt a bit like an old people’s home.
