Name: The Harvard Inn
Address: 40 High Street, Stock, England, United Kingdom, Stock, Essex, GB
Price range: US$151–US$217 per night
Rating: 9.15

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Harvard Inn earns praise for its friendly, attentive staff, characterful and comfortable rooms, and consistently good food—especially breakfast—making it a popular, reliable base for short stays and return visits.

Rooms are often well sized, with several guests noting traffic or bar noise, hard pillows, and occasional heat or limited window opening. The on site restaurant and bar are popular, and parking is straightforward or free for most, though disabled bays are limited. Set in a pretty village convenient for venues like Crondon Park and Stock Brook Manor, it suits travellers seeking comfort and character over luxury.

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Facilities

On site restaurant and bar are popular for drinks and gatherings. Parking is straightforward or free for most guests, though disabled spaces are limited.

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10

David

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

sarah

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a little noisy as above the bar but lovely stay

10

Margaret

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Michael

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location for overnight stay. Was pleased with free parking facility and all inclusive breakfast

10

brian

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for rhs gardens Nice garden good beer and food

8

Chris

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, great staff, super convenient parking. Didn't eat here in the evening, but Breakfast was excellent and served with a smile, all the staff are spot on. Beware the full English, it's a whopper, there is a small English which will be my choice next time.

10

Paul

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel, pleasant and helpful staff. A small complaint there is only 3 or 4 disabled parking spaces.

8

John

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful and professional staff. Room clean. Easy car parking. Good breakfast.

10

Theresa

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at this property is top-tier! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Our room was lovely, clean and had all the amenities. Our stay included free breakfast, which was an added bonus. The attached restaurant and bar served as a great place to gather with friends. I would highly highly recommend this hotel.

10

Andrew

3 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, nice clean rooms good service, nice bar area.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are consistently described as clean or spotless. Only rare minor issues are mentioned.

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10

richard

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Sympathetically restored Inn. Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff

10

Joanne

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room so clean, staff friendly and helpful and breakfast such a great start to the day

10

Stephen

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well kept and clean property, friendly staff on reception and in the bar. Very pleasant one night stay.

8

Meryl

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place full of character. Great choice for breakfast and dinner was good here too. Had very good service from all members of staff that we came into contact with. Our room was clean and comfortable with plenty of storage. The only criticism was that we were disturbed at times during the night by noise from the car park area that our room overlooked e.g. the delivery to the kitchen that arrived at 4am! Apart from that we enjoyed our 2 night stay which was very handy for a wedding at Cronford Park.

10

Colin

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick overnight stay for family reasons, comfortable bed in a lovely clean well decorated bedroom . Evening meal and breakfast very good. Attentive service from staff, we will be back.

10

Connie

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here for a wedding nearby, and it was lovely, room was gorgeous and clean, staff very welcoming and friendly

10

Debra

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the Harvard Inn was busy with Sunday diners we were greeted warmly and efficiently. Arriving slightly before check in our room No 9 was ready. First impressions were positive. Spotlessly clean everywhere. Absolutely no complaints about bedroom or bathroom facilities. Only comment would be room was very hot, bathroom window could only be opened slightly (due to hooks in the wrong position) and the lack of a box of tissues. The room was noisy but it is on a busy main road. There was an excellent choice at breakfast all freshly cooked to order. Can’t recommend highly enough especially if like us you have a function at Stock Brook Manor - a very easy 5 minute drive away.

10

Aline

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, clean room and very friendly staff.

8

TJ

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our brief stay, we were visiting family & Stock was a good base. The room was very nice & very clean. Breakfasts were excellent. Only real issue was the shower panel, not big enough & water went all over the floor.

10

Kelly

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Rooms

Rooms are characterful and often spacious, with some in annex or stable conversions. Several guests mention traffic or bar noise, hard pillows, occasional overheating or limited window opening, and a few note compact layouts or limited seating.

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sarah

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a little noisy as above the bar but lovely stay

8

Brian

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We like this hotel and have stayed many times before and have future bookings. However, our one gripe is that the pillows are awful. They are thin and hard and very uncomfortable, like sleeping on concrete. These need to be changed for something more comfortable otherwise we might have to reconsider our future stays.

8

Norma

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location for a trip to see family in the area. Lovely friendly staff and great food at breakfast and dinner We stayed in a room in the old stables . Lovely big bed and the bathroom was large but there was nowhere comfortable to sit in the room

8

Brian

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little hotel/pub. Rooms are good and food is also good. My only complaint is the pillows, which have mentioned before. They are flat and hard and very uncomfortable. It is like resting your head on a wooden board. Change the pillows and I would be very happy.

10

Colette

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful period building , room was a good size .

8

Andrew

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice village inn. Room was clean and had everything you need - just a little compact and underwhelming (more like a motel as we were in the anex directly off the car park). Breakfast excellent - good quality and freshly cooked. Dinner in the inn pretty good and service friendly and efficient.

10

Gareth

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, good food, blackout blinds would be better on road rooms. Overall good

10

Debra

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the Harvard Inn was busy with Sunday diners we were greeted warmly and efficiently. Arriving slightly before check in our room No 9 was ready. First impressions were positive. Spotlessly clean everywhere. Absolutely no complaints about bedroom or bathroom facilities. Only comment would be room was very hot, bathroom window could only be opened slightly (due to hooks in the wrong position) and the lack of a box of tissues. The room was noisy but it is on a busy main road. There was an excellent choice at breakfast all freshly cooked to order. Can’t recommend highly enough especially if like us you have a function at Stock Brook Manor - a very easy 5 minute drive away.

8

Philip

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay, Some road noise but not hotel fault

8

Lars

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place in a beautiful village. Breakfast is excellent and all persons working there are so friendly The room we got was also very nice but very warm and the window could only be opened a bit… that is the only negative. Will come back!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and attentive. A few note slower moments, but overall feedback is very positive.

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10

Marilyn

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff extremely pleasant and attentive so near our wedding venue as well lovely visit

10

Arif

26 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent, super friendly staff

10

Giuseppe

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really pleasant stay. Helpful, friendly & attentive staff.

10

Joanne

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room so clean, staff friendly and helpful and breakfast such a great start to the day

10

JOY

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Regularly stay at this hotel and always receive excellent service.

10

Joy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at Harvard Inn I book this accommodation regularly for work. The staff are always great and provide a very professional service and always make you feel welcome. The rooms are really comfortable and the breakfast is delicious. Over all a great stay.

8

John

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful and professional staff. Room clean. Easy car parking. Good breakfast.

8

Mick

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation/food, service could have been swifter. Friendly staff and would go again.

10

Anthony

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and fabulous staff, the road is a little noisey but other than that absolutely fabulous. Breakfast and evening meal were fabulous too.

10

Theresa

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at this property is top-tier! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Our room was lovely, clean and had all the amenities. Our stay included free breakfast, which was an added bonus. The attached restaurant and bar served as a great place to gather with friends. I would highly highly recommend this hotel.

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Location

Pretty village setting convenient for wedding venues such as Crondon Park, Stock Brook Manor, and Greenwoods. Guests also find it easy to reach and a handy base for local visits.

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10

Kevin

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for a wedding at Greenwood’s. Staff were great and location was perfect.

10

Matthew

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Simon

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here as it was convenient for a local wedding. We paid for an early check-in and the room was ready when we arrived. The room was de-luxe and comfortable. the staff were very friendly and courteous. Breakfast provided a good choice, was leisurely, wholesome and tasty. Our only downside was the road noise which is not really surprising for a Coaching Inn from tudor times and earlier

8

Meryl

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place full of character. Great choice for breakfast and dinner was good here too. Had very good service from all members of staff that we came into contact with. Our room was clean and comfortable with plenty of storage. The only criticism was that we were disturbed at times during the night by noise from the car park area that our room overlooked e.g. the delivery to the kitchen that arrived at 4am! Apart from that we enjoyed our 2 night stay which was very handy for a wedding at Cronford Park.

10

brian

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for rhs gardens Nice garden good beer and food

10

Gareth

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, good food, blackout blinds would be better on road rooms. Overall good

10

Zoe

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast options. We loved how close it was to Crondon Park Wedding venue.

10

Debra

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the Harvard Inn was busy with Sunday diners we were greeted warmly and efficiently. Arriving slightly before check in our room No 9 was ready. First impressions were positive. Spotlessly clean everywhere. Absolutely no complaints about bedroom or bathroom facilities. Only comment would be room was very hot, bathroom window could only be opened slightly (due to hooks in the wrong position) and the lack of a box of tissues. The room was noisy but it is on a busy main road. There was an excellent choice at breakfast all freshly cooked to order. Can’t recommend highly enough especially if like us you have a function at Stock Brook Manor - a very easy 5 minute drive away.

10

Dorian

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location in authentic English (Essex) countryside.

10

Michael

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find

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Dining

Breakfast is repeatedly praised for quality and cooked to order dishes, and many enjoy tasty dinners in the restaurant and bar. A few note average meals or slower service at times, but feedback is largely positive.

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10

Philip

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Top quality food, quality ingredients, Great staff Great room

10

Allan

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place. Comfortable rooms. Great cooked breakfast. Staff were very friendly.

10

Joanne

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room so clean, staff friendly and helpful and breakfast such a great start to the day

8

Peter

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious & clean with stylish wet room. Bed was very comfortable. A peaceful night's sleep. Cooked breakfast was average. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

Gary

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service, friendly staff and amazing food.

8

Meryl

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place full of character. Great choice for breakfast and dinner was good here too. Had very good service from all members of staff that we came into contact with. Our room was clean and comfortable with plenty of storage. The only criticism was that we were disturbed at times during the night by noise from the car park area that our room overlooked e.g. the delivery to the kitchen that arrived at 4am! Apart from that we enjoyed our 2 night stay which was very handy for a wedding at Cronford Park.

8

Andrew

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice village inn. Room was clean and had everything you need - just a little compact and underwhelming (more like a motel as we were in the anex directly off the car park). Breakfast excellent - good quality and freshly cooked. Dinner in the inn pretty good and service friendly and efficient.

10

Helen

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, great food and staff !

10

P

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Dean

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Month	Average price
January	US$147
February	US$146
March	US$147
April	US$145
May	US$155
June	US$152
July	US$152
August	US$151
September	US$153
October	US$149
November	US$152
December	US$148

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $159	7 $156	8 $156	9	10 $170	11 $217	12
13 $167	14 $169	15 $163	16 $161	17 $174	18 $195	19 $185
20 $151	21 $155	22 $165	23 $173	24 $173	25 $198	26
27 $153	28 $160	29 $167	30 $175

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $197	3 $207
4 $156	5 $188	6 $201	7 $164	8 $193	9	10
11 $164	12 $164	13 $164	14 $161	15 $164	16 $217	17
18 $170	19	20 $167	21 $167	22 $185	23	24 $203
25 $164	26 $161	27 $185	28 $167	29 $164	30 $203	31 $203

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