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A bedroom with a large bed, a wall clock, a desk with a chair, and a window.
A rustic interior with stone walls, a fireplace, and wooden furniture.
A garden with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by blooming trees.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves, and a Pepsi dispenser.
A stone building with a sign reading "Country Dining at The Howard Arms" and flower boxes on the windowsills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston on Stour, England, CV36 4LT
  • Place, The Church of St Peter
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidcote Manor Garden
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiftsgate Court Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden wardrobe, and framed floral artwork on the wall.

Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (The Village Room)

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (The Village Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (The Old Beams)

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (The Old Beams)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and skylights.

Double or Twin Room (The Study)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a sofa.

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (The Oak Room)

A well-lit bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, and framed artwork on the walls.

Double Room (The Oak Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a wall clock, a desk with a chair, and a window.

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a TV.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Shipston on Stour

In regional park.At this Shipston on Stour inn, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hidcote Manor Garden and 12 miles (20 km) of Broadway Tower. Cotswolds Distillery and Stratford Butterfly Farm are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Church of St Peter - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Compton Verney House - 13 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Cotswold Way - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Great Western Arms
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Ebrington Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Howard Arms

5-star luxury inn near Hidcote Manor Garden
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
  • Meeting 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 bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property class

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

How close is The Howard Arms to the airport?

The Howard Arms is 28.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on Sep 8, 2026 start from $190, 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.

Does The Howard Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Howard Arms.

Does The Howard Arms offer free breakfast?

The Howard Arms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Howard Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Howard Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Howard Arms?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Howard Arms have a pool?

The Howard Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Howard Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Howard Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Howard Arms to downtown Shipston on Stour?

The Howard Arms is 0.2 mi away from Ilmington.

The Howard Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, so friendly. Breakfast was wonderful and always ready for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at the Howard Arms was excellent. Tim and Joe made it even better with their humor, hospitality and charm. The food was chef’s kiss good. I highly recommend this hotel and restaurant.👏😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great place to stay

Highly recommended place to stay very clean with great food and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have stayed in, friendly helpful staff, calm atmosphere and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kushboo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room lots of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Excellent stay

Lovely stay would recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

A very enjoyable stay

A very pleasant stay - good room, good bed, good dinner, good breakfast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly efficient staff. Super breakfast. Great atmosphere in the var
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and an excellent room. Great food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Excellent stay

Top quality food, accommodation and service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MarilynBill

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful welcome, fabulous food. Accommodation super and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Great pub for a short break

An excellent place to stay. Lovely room with really friendly service from the staff. Had a really good breakfast. Good location to explore the Cotswolds. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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