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The Howard Arms

5.0 star property
5-star luxury inn near Hidcote Manor Garden

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Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room) | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

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Double or Twin Room (The Country Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

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

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Double Room (The Village Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room (The Village Room)

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

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Double Room (The Old Beams) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room (The Old Beams)

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

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Double or Twin Room (The Study) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (The Study)

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

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Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

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

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Double Room (The Oak Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room (The Oak Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

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

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Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Cotswold Way - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Chipping Campden Church of St James - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles

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

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
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.

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

How close is The Howard Arms to the airport?

The Howard Arms is 26.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the Coventry (CVT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on Jan 25, 2026 start from $146.49, excluding 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. 160 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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