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The Howard Arms

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Exterior
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 S$271
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room (The Oak Room)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room (The Old Beams)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room (The Village Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Shipston on Stour, The Howard Arms is in a rural area and in a regional park. Royal Shakespeare Theatre and British Motor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Broadway Tower and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Hidcote Manor Garden and Stratford Butterfly Farm are not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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 - 18.6 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
  • ‪White Hart - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eight Bells Inn - ‬12 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:
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and meeting rooms
  • Barbecues
  • 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

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 at the property

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 23 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on 9 Oct, 2025 start from S$271.36, 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. 155 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

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

Mark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Dave

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

10 out of 10

We both really enjoyed our selfs, the hotel was excellent and the staff couldn’t be more helpful, we had a lovely meal Friday night the food was excellent,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen

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

First class find

An amazing place. Hospitality was first class. Clean, warm, friendly. The food was perfect, the bedroom cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a beautiful unspoilt village. Room very comfortable and well furnished. Food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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