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The Howard Arms

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Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)
Lobby sitting area
Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room) | Bathroom
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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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)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (The Village Room)

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)

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)

Double or Twin Room (The Study)

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

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Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

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

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Double Room (The Oak Room)

Double Room (The Oak Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

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

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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)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Howard Arms

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and free newspapers are onsite.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Howard Arms. During your stay, you'll be close to Hidcote Manor Garden. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Hidcote Manor Garden and 15 minutes from Charlecote Park
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.

The Howard Arms has a restaurant on site.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Howard Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kushboo

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great place to stay

Really enjoyable 3 day stay at The Howard Arms. Would like to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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