The Howard Arms

Name: The Howard Arms
Address: Lower Green, Shipston on Stour, CV364LT, GB
Telephone: +441608682226
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

17th century Cotswold village Pub and Restaurant. Excellent food. 8 beautiful rooms. Large garden. Top-notch." Sunday Times December 2010
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On the picturesque village green of Ilimington, set in the crook of the Cotswold Hills, lies The Howard Arms, a stunning, 400-year-old Cotswold stone inn. The stylish pub and dining room provide the ideal backdrop for an appealing mix of old furniture, broad polished flagstones and a log fire that burns for most of the year. Upstairs, three beautiful bedrooms have been joined by five newly-built s

umptuous and spacious bedrooms which all boast separate power shower and bath, free internet access and iPod docks. Ultimate luxury and comfort are the focus of each bedroom which offer beautiful big beds with hand-stitched and sprung mattresses, modern fabrics and a clever mix of antique furnishings to ensure that each room offers its own personality. As the Howard Arms is sited away from main roads or street lights, a good night's sleep will leave you revitalised and refreshed, ready to enjoy our 'famous' three-course breakfast. "Very few country bolt holes have managed to be comfortable and credible enough for both the Good Hotel Guide and the Good Pub Guide, but The Howard pulls it off with flair.

18/06/2026

Home grown flowers arranged by our talented florist 💐

27/05/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming Gemma Nelson back to the pub on Friday. A lot of you will have already heard her singing for us here the last few Christmas days. Gemma will be in the Garden and the pizza trailer will be serving from 3pm. Be sure to get here early to avoid disappointment.

13/05/2026

Spring has arrived on the plate…

Pillowy Parmesan gnocchi tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, vibrant wild garlic pesto, and finished with toasted hazelnuts for the perfect crunch.

Fresh, comforting, and full of seasonal flavour — just one of the delicious dishes waiting for you on our new spring menu.

11/05/2026

New starter incoming…

Drinkwater’s asparagus, black olive purée, parmesan custard & yeast flakes.

A beautifully balanced dish packed with rich, savoury flavours and the freshest local asparagus.

Available now.

Call to book your table: 01608 682226

08/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that EV car charging is now available here at The Howard Arms.

You can now charge your vehicle whilst enjoying food, drinks, or even overnight stay.

02/05/2026

Yesterday marked the long-running May Day tradition of The Flowers of Ilmington Morris Men & Women.

They began with an early start at the top of Lark Stoke Hill at dawn, before dancing outside The Howard Arms and enjoying a delicious breakfast together.

We are so lucky to have these wonderful traditions celebrated at our beautiful pub.

Thank you to everyone involved for making it such a special morning.

26/04/2026

We had the pleasure of Milan and Finn stopping off for some light refreshments while they were out on their hack today!

24/04/2026

Summer has officially arrived and our garden is looking its best!! ☀️

There’s nothing quite like a chilled glass of Provence rosé in the sunshine….

With a beautiful weekend ahead, it’s the perfect time to stop by, relax, and enjoy it with us!!

Please call us on 01608 682226 to book your table now

18/04/2026

This fresh, handpicked local wild garlic smells incredible!

It will be used for one of our new starters that will be available tomorrow; Parmesan gnocchi, wild garlic pesto, hazelnuts and sun-dried cherry tomatoes.

31/03/2026

The Garden Room 🪴

Bright, peaceful, and looking out over our beautiful garden, The Garden Room is the perfect little Cotswold escape.

If you’re dreaming of a cosy countryside stay, we still have some availability in April 🤍

📞 Call 01608 682226 to book your stay.

Address

Lower Green
Shipston On Stour
CV364LT

Telephone

+441608682226

Website

http://www.howardarms.com/

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