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The Harvard Inn

4.0 star property
Tudor inn in Ingatestone with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled in a charming location, The Harvard Inn offers the perfect blend of comfort and relaxation. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind with a manager's reception, or explore the beautiful garden. With helpful staff and amenities like free self parking and luggage storage available to you.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $128
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

Why we love this property

Tudor garden inn
The charming Tudor architecture frames a lush garden at this delightful inn. Traditional design meets natural beauty in this peaceful retreat.
Foodie paradise
The inn presents a culinary trio: a restaurant, a bar, and a free cooked-to-order breakfast to start each morning with flavor.

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

The Tack Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 325 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Hayloft | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Hayloft

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 325 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Stock, Ingatestone, England, CM4 9BJ

What's nearby

  • Stock Brook Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bond Street - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Festival Leisure Park - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 34 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 49 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 54 min drive
  • Ingatestone Station - 6 min drive
  • Wickford Station - 9 min drive
  • Billericay Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billericay Dirty Burger Van - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Kings Head - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Queens Park Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Harvard Inn

The Harvard Inn is a great choice for a stay in Ingatestone. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free reception

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1500
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Tudor architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Monday is the only day a continental breakfast is available.

Also known as

Harvard Inn Stock
Harvard Inn Ingatestone
Harvard Stock
Harvard Ingatestone
The Harvard Inn Inn
The Harvard Inn Ingatestone
The Harvard Inn Inn Ingatestone

Frequently asked questions

Does The Harvard Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Harvard Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Harvard Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Harvard Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Harvard Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Harvard Inn and nearby?

The Harvard Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Harvard Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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The Harvard Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Bar
Bed
Lobby
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent, with a good choice of freshly cooked options and friendly service. (26 reviews)
  • Meals were very good and the staff provided attentive service. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Really lovely old building full of character. All the staff we interacted with were wonderful
Miss J M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, good food, blackout blinds would be better on road rooms. Overall good
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, great food and staff !
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab
Linda, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay

Stayed in room 16
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay

Overnight stay at the Harvard Inn. Lovely room (no.1) and well cooked and tasty breakfast. |Recommended if in the area.
P, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and comfortable
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service, friendly staff and amazing food.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really pleasant stay. Helpful, friendly & attentive staff.
Giuseppe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service, great food, lovely area and comfortable rooms
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great welcome and helpful with local advice. Comfortable, clean, spacious room
Victor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay

Excellent accommodation/food, service could have been swifter. Friendly staff and would go again.
Mick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely stay! Clean room, beautiful building, spacious room.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

The hotel was lovely great food in the restaurant. Rooms are large with fully equipped bathroom. Spacious and very clean and title. Friendly and helpful staff
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly comfortable Inn with good tasty food. Most delicious breakfast.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay a couple nights, comfortable beds, loved the exposed beams. pretty area. Breakfast was delicious. Tracy and Mark were very nice members of staff. Would definitely stay again. Very convenient for our wedding venue.
Adele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another fantastic stay - Thank You

Always look forward to a stay at the Harvard Inn. Friendly staff, super rooms, great food and ambience. 10/10 for me
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

I’ve stayed here on business a bunch of times and it is one of my favourite hotels. The entire place is beautifully done and rooms are superb. Breakfasts and dinners are first class and the staff are wonderful. 11/10
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel. Stayed for a wedding at Crondon Park, only 20 minute walk back. Clean, nice rooms, good breakfast - exactly what we needed. Stayed at Greenwoods Spa the night before, and the rooms here were much nicer in our opinion. They allow you to collect keys from 11:30am, but not use room yet, which is definitely very helpful if you are going to a wedding nearby.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We always return to Stock when visiting friends in the area as The Village was our home for 12 years! We have eaten and drank at The Harvard many many times and never been disappointed! Always good to return, reminisce and see the Village develop.
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2 twin beds pushed together with no topper and completely different mattresses so not comfortable, noisy with pub deliveries in the morning due to situation of room even though a quiet room was requested. Staff and food lovely
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is beautiful, it had a lot of character.. So welcoming. Our lovely room used to be the old tables. Cosy clean, private and quiet. The bathroom was a lovely shower wet room. We went into a gorgeous restaurant, the staff were really attentive. The food melted in your mouth. the bar was comfortable, the bar tender, had good knowledge of what he was selling you. The breakfast, my goodness, yet another tasty meal.when you ate there was really soft, nice music in the background. We have stayed in a lot of places over the years. I can honestly say we have never come across anything better than this. We would not hesitate to go back. Thank you, staying with you made the weekend of our daughters wedding, more special.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Harvard Inn: A Historic Boutique Hotel The Harvard Inn is a charming independent boutique hotel that exudes character and history. I stayed here while attending a local wedding. 🌟 **Atmosphere and History:** The Harvard Inn stands as a testament to the past. Its walls have witnessed countless stories, and its wooden beams seem to hold secrets from centuries ago. As you step inside, you're greeted by an ambiance that transports you back in time. 🍸 **Caramel Espresso Martini:** The bar at The Harvard Inn is a hidden gem. Their caramel espresso martini is a delightful concoction—a perfect blend of rich coffee, velvety caramel, and a kick of vodka. Sipping it feels like indulging in a decadent dessert. 🥗 **Harvard Salad:** For foodies, the Harvard Salad is a revelation. Fresh greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta come together in a symphony of flavors. The tangy vinaigrette ties it all together, leaving your taste buds dancing. 👩‍💼 **Exceptional Staff:** The staff at The Harvard Inn deserves applause. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care elevate the experience. Whether you need local recommendations or extra pillows, they're there with a smile. ⏰ **Room Request:** The only minor quibble? A clock in the room would be helpful. Sometimes, amidst the historical charm, we still need to keep track of time. In summary, The Harvard Inn is more than a hotel—it's a living piece of history. If you appreciate unique stays and crave a taste of the past, thi