Relax at The Harvard Inn, a 4.5-star inn in Stock, Ingatestone offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and a wine bar in a historic 15th-century building.
Guests highlight comfortable rooms, attentive service, and a popular restaurant in a charming historic setting, with some noting minor issues during busy times.
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Housed in a 15th-century building on High Street in Stock, The Harvard Inn offers a relaxed setting that combines inn, hotel, restaurant, bar, and casual dining experiences. The property features comfortable rooms with practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and free parking, catering to a variety of guest needs including families, though it is not pet-friendly. Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
The onsite restaurant and wine bar have received positive remarks for their generous portions and well-prepared dishes, with highlights including Sunday roasts and specialty burgers. While several reviews praise the attentive and accommodating staff along with high-quality food, some feedback points to occasional busy periods impacting table tidiness, reflecting a lively and popular local venue.
Its location off the B1007 is convenient for visitors wishing to explore the local attractions such as Ingatestone Hall, Hylands House, and RHS Garden Hyde Hall, each within a short drive. The inn's proximity to public transport links also makes it suitable for guests working or attending events in nearby towns like Billericay. London Stansted Airport is the closest major airport, approximately a 44-minute drive away.
Visitors seeking a modest, historic inn with easy access to countryside attractions and local hospitality will find The Harvard Inn a practical choice. Similar nearby accommodations include Downham Hall and Pontlands Park, offering alternatives of varying styles within a few miles. The combination of a welcoming atmosphere and a central location makes it especially suitable for travelers looking for comfort and convenience in this part of Essex.
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My family and I have visited this pub for a Sunday lunch and Had an amazing experience. We ordered the lamb roast which was delicious and the portion size was very generous. The starters and desserts were brilliant too being presented well and tasted an even better. I’ve removed one star as there was a fair amount of mess around on the tables and the menus were dirty with food stains et cetera appreciate it is a busy Sunday but there were plenty of staff on shift. It just could’ve been a lot tidy up to make it a more pleasurable experience.
Had the nicest lunch here. Staff were so accommodating and kind. The food was so tasty and service was quick! Definitely recommend the halloumi burger with 4 huge chunks of halloumi in it. The breaded Brie was incredibly too.
If you need to a place to stay in or around Stock I would absolutely recommend staying here. I stayed here solo for 2 nights as was working in Billericay. Fab location, comfy rooms - loved the detailed welcome pack, so helpful. Food was delicious for dinner and breakfast options were good. Very close to the bus stop. Would stay here again for sure. Thank you.
Have visited the Restaurant today..5 Stars all round. Service 5 Food 5 Ambience 5 we would have given 10 if we could Home made Pies, Steak & Ale, Chicken were deliciously cooked and presented with mash or New potatoes with seasonal veg well done to all, would highly recommend...
What a find The Harvard Inn was. This was recommended by a family member Such a beautiful place to stay in a great location. The rooms were very spacious and well equipped with all you could need. A great breakfast was provided with our room rate. Mark and his team were so welcoming. We enjoyed it so much we have made 2 more bookings. Highly recommend.
Some friends recommended that we visit this pub while in town and it did not disappoint. We loved the ascetics of the place. Everyone was super nice and friendly towards us. We came here during lunch time and we were able to partake of their lunch menu. I choose to get the gammon and fried eggs with fries. My wife and her friend split the Prawn sandwich with chips, and my daughter got the kids burger. While waiting to get our food i also ordered a nice cold beer. It was wonderful! The food was great. The ONLY thing i would have preferred if the gammon was warm and not cold. I warmed it up with the eggs, but was a smig off putting when I took the first bit. The burger patty was hand made as it has nice onions and more in there. My wife absolutely loved the sandwich. overall this was an awesome place to eat!
Lovely little hotel and pub. The staff were exceptional and the breakfast was so good. They even had a gluten free sausage which is rare! The rooms were spotless and well equipped. We had a room at the front so it was a bit noisy from around 7am but it didn’t spoil our stay. Would recommend.
We had a wonderful stay at the Harvard Inn in Stock. The accommodation was comfortable and well kept, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The real highlight was the staff – welcoming, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile, which made us feel right at home. Breakfast was excellent, fresh, and generous, the perfect way to start the day. A charming inn with great service and a warm atmosphere – highly recommended.
This laid-back inn in a quaint 15th-century building off the B1007 is 5 miles from Ingatestone Hall and 2 miles from Norsey Wood.
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