The Howard Arms

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Double or Twin Room (The Summer Room)
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor (The Garden Room) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$344
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Lower Green, Ilmington, Shipston on Stour, England, CV36 4LT
  • Place, Hidcote Manor Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cotswold Way
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the area

Shipston on Stour

A luxury stay in Shipston on Stour awaits you at The Howard Arms. You'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Hidcote Manor Garden and 16.3 km (10.1 mi) from Broadway Tower. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Shipston on Stour inn include Charlecote Park and Stratford Butterfly Farm.

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 with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Howard Arms offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Howard Arms?

The Howard Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howard Arms on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$344.34, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Howard Arms?

No, The Howard Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Howard Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Howard Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Howard Arms?

No, only service animals are allowed.