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The Harvard Inn

4.0 star property
Tudor inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Bar (on property)
The Hayloft | Private kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Courtyard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Explore the area

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High Street, Stock, Ingatestone, England, CM4 9BJ
  • Place, Stock Brook Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chelmsford Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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The Hayloft

The Hayloft

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
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

About the area

Ingatestone

At The Harvard Inn you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Stock Brook Country Club and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Queen's Park. Highlights at this Tudor inn include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. .With a stay at this 4-property class Ingatestone inn, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Hanningfield Reservoir and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Norsey Wood Local Nature Reserve.
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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

  • Ingatestone Station - 6 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 49 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

Tudor inn with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Harvard Inn also features barbecue grills, a garden, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ingatestone inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1500
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Harvard Inn offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Ingatestone inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1500
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Harvard Inn?

The Harvard Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harvard Inn?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harvard Inn on 20 Nov 2025 start from NZ$294.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Harvard Inn?

Yep, The Harvard Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Harvard Inn?

The closest beach to The Harvard Inn is Thorney Bay Beach (19.5 km).

Does The Harvard Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Harvard Inn?

No, The Harvard Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Harvard Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Harvard Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Harvard Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Harvard Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 366 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Stayed in room 16
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location in authentic English (Essex) countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, great food and staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Comfortable rooms. Great cooked breakfast. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

sue

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely overnight stay

Overnight stay at the Harvard Inn. Lovely room (no.1) and well cooked and tasty breakfast. |Recommended if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Friendly and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay. Great rooms, great sleep, Restaurant great. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay than you great big bedrooms lovely breakfast and amazing staff can’t wait to return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babs

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely. Clean, fluffy towels. All staff were friendly. Ate in the evening - gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful period building , room was a good size .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for rhs gardens Nice garden good beer and food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025