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The Harvards Story

The original building of the Harvard Inn is of Tudor construction and its history goes back to before 1528

The crown beams, that have been exposed in rooms 7 & 8 are thought to constitute part of the original hall and in room 8, a Tudor window can be seen. This unglazed window was on the rear elevation of the Inn but a later extension encapsulated it into an internal wall. When the recent refurbishment of the building was being undertaken an oak beam was found in the south wing bearing the initials of the carpenter and dated December 1610, [this is displayed on the reception wall].

The work in the 1600’s added a further wing and at this time, the nostril fire place was installed, being one of only three known in Essex. This was probably used for cooking, as the double flue would have created a greater draw and therefore creating more heat from the fire. The historical extensions are clear to see where beams and levels change in various parts of the property, this gave particular problems to the refurbishment work, when converting it back to an Inn with the 16 en-suite letting rooms.

  • 16 Rooms
  • Wine Bar
  • Restaurant
  • High Speed Internet
  • Dog friendly
  • Open for Breakfast
  • Outside Table Area
  • Friendly Staff
  • Large Car Park
1528

Original Building

Though, from its external appearance, The Harvard Inn appears to be an eighteenth century building, its history goes back to before 1528 where it is first mentioned in records of this time. It was part of the manor of Imphey Hall which was owned by the Petre family of Ingatestone and West Horndon. The Inn was a freehold property belonging to this manor and the owners had to pay a quit rent to the manor. The earliest known deed for the inn, previously called the Cock Inn, can be found in the register of title deeds set out in full from the Petre estates in Essex.

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The Harvard Today

Today recently refurbished The Harvard Inn, now boasts 16 en-suite letting rooms, meticulously designed for comfort and style, each room is finished to a high standard, ensuring a restful stay.

Our accommodation options include:

6 Standard Rooms.  4 Superior Rooms.  2 Apartments.  4 Deluxe Rooms.  

Don’t miss out on the first-class breakfast, which receives rave reviews in our guest book and on social media.

Our restaurant is a local favourite being popular with both guests and the community alike. We offer a varied menu that changes with the seasons, complemented by weekly specials to keep your dining experience exciting. All dishes are prepared and crafted by our talented team of chefs, who prepare in house high-quality meals daily.

The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday 12pm - 9pm & Sunday 12pm – 9pm

 To enhance your dining experience, our bar features an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits, along with a variety of cocktails, be sure to try our popular Harvard Blonde.

The bar is open Monday to Saturday 11am – 11pm & Sunday 12pm – 9pm

Join us at The Harvard Inn for a memorable stay, exquisite dining, and a welcoming atmosphere!

The Harvard Inn

Great rooms, food, service. Highly recommend. Old building modern interior with charm.

Staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient. The rooms are to a clean standard with all facilities

A chance stop by on a rainy day, welcome was warm and food was great. We will be back.

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