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The Howard Arms

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)
Exterior
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Explore the area

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Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston on Stour, England, CV36 4LT
  • Place, Hidcote Manor Garden
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiftsgate Court Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Way
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (The Village Room)

Double Room (The Village Room)

Double Room (The Village Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (The Old Beams)

Double Room (The Old Beams)

Double Room (The Old Beams)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room (The Study)

Double or Twin Room (The Study)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (The Oak Room)

Double Room (The Oak Room)

Double Room (The Oak Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room)

Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room)

Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Shipston on Stour

A luxury stay in Shipston on Stour awaits you at The Howard Arms. You'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Hidcote Manor Garden and 16.3 km (10.1 mi) from Broadway Tower. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Shipston on Stour inn include Charlecote Park and Stratford Butterfly Farm.
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What's nearby

  • The Church of St Peter - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cotswold Way - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Chipping Campden Church of St James - 12 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 15 min drive
  • Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Straight Audi Fan Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seaspray - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eight Bells Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Howard Arms

Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Howard Arms.

This 5-star Shipston on Stour inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Howard Arms offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Howard Arms Inn Ilmington
Howard Arms Inn Shipston on Stour
Howard Arms Ilmington
Howard Arms Shipston on Stour
The Howard Arms Inn
The Howard Arms Shipston on Stour
The Howard Arms Inn Shipston on Stour

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Howard Arms?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Howard Arms?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on 14 Dec 2025 start from AU$260.72, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Howard Arms?

No, The Howard Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Howard Arms?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Howard Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Howard Arms?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Howard Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Howard Arms is lovely and our room was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break.

Excellent location, accommodation restaurant and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful night away

A wonderful night away in an amazing hotel, we will definitely return. Great staff, beautiful pub/restaurant & gardens. Amazing bedroom, very comfortable bed & extremely clean - 5 stars!!🌟
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb place to stay-a real gem. Nice people and lovely food. Thank you all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms, excellent breakfast, super friendly staff, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MarilynBill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked in a quiet village yet close to many other Cotswold experiences we loved our stay here. Rooms are spacious and comfy, staff are friendly and helpful and it was nice to come home to the pub and restaurant after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 2 night stay , stayed in the summer room which we could not fault . Service in the pub area very good and ate the first night in the pub restaurant which again was great .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we stepped through the door to one of the nicest welcomes we have had at a hotel to the moment we left was just perfect. Our room, ‘The Study’ was superb, and so clean and comfortable, and the decor and design is beautiful. Welcome tray with great selection of teas and cafetière for coffee. We slept so well. The dining room is amazing as are all the staff, and again one of the best breakfasts ever. Howard Arms you are amazing, we will be back. Thank you Keith & Gwen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Milana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely lovely, and the breakfast spread was one of the best I've had at a B&B. My only suggestion would be that I noticed a few spiders behind the headboard and curtain, along with some dust and cobwebs in a couple of areas, which gave the impression that those spots hadn't been used in a while. Aside from that, I couldn't find anything to fault.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ilmington is a charming village and it is still unspoilt by tourism and traffic. It is so bucolic as the sheep graze on the hills surrounding the village and the quiet of the night is worth the price of admission. We loved the Howard Arms. The Village room was spacious and had loads of history and beautiful features. Breakfasts were plentiful with good options. We will definitely stay here again if we return to this part of the Cotswolds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely inn in the Cotswolds and close driving distance to many other little towns. Everyone was very friendly and hospitable and the rooms were just as depicted. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Howard Arms! Surprised on the upside by the welcoming and friendly staff, the coziness of the bar and restaurant which was clearly a magnet for the local community, felt authentic and welcoming! Enjoyed a wonderful dinner in the evening, and an incredibly generous breakfast which we did not manage to finish due to the sumptuous dinner the night before! Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting the surrounding Cotswold villages if you want something cosy and authentic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is wonderful! Rooms are tidy and modern. Dining room meals are great! Pub is friendly and selections are extensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Great rooms, great staff, nothing was a bother
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Stanford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Howard Arms was fantastic! The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. We were worried because our room was right over the beer garden, but everything was closed and quiet by 10 pm. The tavern decor is really nice and we had a very good quality dinner and breakfast there. It’s in a quaint small village and we took some lovely walks directly from the Inn. I highly recommend for a weekend or romantic getaway destination!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Welcoming quainte English village hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing stay at The Howard Arms. Lovely big room , very comfy bed and pillows. The food was excellent . We had dinner a couple of nights and breakfast every day . The staff are so helpful and really friendly , nothing was too much trouble . Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful getaway

The Howard Arms is a real gem. Would highly recommend for a peaceful and relaxing getaway in an idyllic and beautiful location. Our room was spacious and very comfortable and luxurious. The dining room and bar were 5 stars!! The entire staff goes above and beyond. 🌟
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bank holiday getaway

Set in a village, it has a relaxing feeling with large garden area to the rear. Proper sun trap. Garden room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Amenities
Stunning location. Beautiful place. Wonderful people. Say no more except thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024