The Howard Arms

Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room) | Terrace/patio

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi
Business services

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Double or Twin Room (The Country Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (The Village Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room (The Old Beams)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room (The Study)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room (Cotswold Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (The Oak Room)

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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:

Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Concierge services, luggage storage and free newspapers
Smoke-free property
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

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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

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.

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 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on 15 Oct 2025 start from €183.51, 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).