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The Howard Arms

5.0 star property
Luxury inn in Shipston on Stour with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled near Hidcote Manor Garden, The Howard Arms offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a charming garden and inviting terrace. Relax in the playground or connect to WiFi while exploring local attractions like nearby barbecue grills. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $134
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Why we love this property

Garden luxury in the park
This inn offers a tranquil garden setting within a picturesque regional park. Luxury amenities and natural surroundings create a refined escape.
Delicious dining options
A restaurant and a bar provide tasty culinary experiences. This inn also treats guests to a free full breakfast each morning.

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (The Old Beams)

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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) | 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
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (The Oak Room)

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

Double Room (The Oak Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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) | 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Church of St Peter - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Hidcote Manor Garden - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Kiftsgate Court Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cotswold Way - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Chipping Campden Church of St James - 12 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Coventry (CVT) - 40 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 47 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 51 min drive
  • Moreton-In-Marsh Station - 15 min drive
  • Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station - 20 min drive
  • Wilmcote Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Straight Audi Fan Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seaspray - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eight Bells Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Howard Arms

Enjoy your visit to Shipston on Stour with a stay at The Howard Arms. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this luxurious inn include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free long-distance and local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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

Does The Howard Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Howard Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Howard Arms?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Howard Arms?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Howard Arms.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Howard Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Howard Arms and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Howard Arms?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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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

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, generous, and one of the best at a B&B. (11 reviews)
  • The dining room serves delicious food, and the pub offers a cozy atmosphere with a great selection of options. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff.
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and rooms, excellent breakfast, super friendly staff, highly recommend!
Jack, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Howard Arms is lovely and our room was superb.
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short break.

Excellent location, accommodation restaurant and staff.
james, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!🌟
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
MarilynBill, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay highly recommended.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Highly recommended place to stay very clean with great food and service
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best places we have stayed in, friendly helpful staff, calm atmosphere and excellent food
Nikki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Lovely stay would recommend to anyone
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very enjoyable stay

A very pleasant stay - good room, good bed, good dinner, good breakfast.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location and an excellent room. Great food as well.
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Top quality food, accommodation and service
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From check in to check out a great experience
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcome, fabulous food. Accommodation super and comfy.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Natalia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Really enjoyable 3 day stay at The Howard Arms. Would like to return
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem

Welcoming quainte English village hotel
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service was great, people were friendly. Would recommend.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Great rooms, great staff, nothing was a bother
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay!

Excellent stay. Comfortable kind staff. Food and drinks were top notch. Very professional service and will definitely recommend!
Onur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Maureen, 4-night trip