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The Howard Arms

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Howard Arms blends comfort with countryside charm, offering daily full breakfasts. Travelers love the garden, terrace, playground, and WiFi. Nearby barbecue grills enhance outdoor fun, and the staff is consistently praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston on Stour, England, CV36 4LT

What's nearby

  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cotswold Way - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 21 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cotswolds Distillery - 21 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Straight Audi Fan Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seaspray - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Howard Arms

Luxury inn near Hidcote Manor Garden
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at The Howard Arms. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Concierge services, barbecues and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Howard Arms include amenities, such as free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Howard Arms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$364.58, 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.

How much is parking at The Howard Arms?

This inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Howard Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Howard Arms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Howard Arms located?

Situated in a regional park, this luxury inn is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hidcote Manor Garden, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Broadway Tower and Cotswolds Distillery. Stratford Butterfly Farm and Anne Hathaway's Cottage are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Howard Arms Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

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

Robin

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

Excellent stay

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, people were friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onur

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

Excellent stay!

Excellent stay. Comfortable kind staff. Food and drinks were top notch. Very professional service and will definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Monument

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute booking for us, and the manager and staff were wonderful. Great pub, out of doors area, updated and very clean room, and a wonderful custom made brakfast. The Inn is over 300 years old and charming but modern. They even sent us on a fantastic hike the next day. A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late but the manager stayed to ensure I could check in. This is quite literally in the middle of nowhere but its a lovely place with an amazing staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

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

Bonita

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

8/10 Good

Milana

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

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the personal service and the facilities and comfort in the bedroom. One slight criticism is that the meals were too big for us which meant food was wasted or that we over ate! We suggested that the hotel ask whether customers would like a small or larger portion. We accept it is difficult to judge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linn

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

Wonderful stay and big bed

We had a wonderful stay in the little village. We really enjoyed the room, the friendly staff and the beautiful surroundings. The bed in our room was truly king size - and I must say it’s the best bed I have slept in on any trip I have been on. The breakfast was generous and delicious, and the staff always eager to help out.
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

Matthew

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

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