The Howard Arms

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Howard Arms in Ilmington offers a 5-star inn experience with a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and work desks. Additional features include garden views, sofa beds, and parquet floors. The property staff and service support receive high ratings from visitors. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, and full English/Irish selections, featuring local specialties and fresh pastries. Local Attractions: Located 9.9 mi from Walton Hall and 17 mi from Warwick Castle, the inn provides easy access to hiking and cycling. Nearby points of interest include the Royal Shakespeare Company and Blenheim Palace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Roger
United States United States
“Ilmington is a wonderful little village (600 people) and Arms is a lovely classic English pub. Food is very good, had fish & chips. Staff is lovely, helpful and very friendly. Back sitting area is a grass with picnic tables with lots of locals...”
Leigh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious bedroom, beautifully clean. Friendly staff who even gave my husband a free drink to celebrate his birthday. The food was excellent both the evening meal and breakfast. The dining room was beautifully decorated. A very pretty village....”
Camille
United States United States
“It was a lovely room. The food was fabulous and the staff was so helpful and fun.”
Julie
United States United States
“The location was excellent. A not yet discovered part of the Cotswolds. Beautiful area with nice walk up the hill to see sheep and their lambs before dinner.”
Darlene
Canada Canada
“This is our second stay and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time which was the reasoning for us returning!! it has beautiful old English charm and wonderful staff and it’s a great place to relax and use as a Centre base for your travels...”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This pub is a special gem in a beautiful quiet Cotswold village with wonderful character and ambiance. The staff were fantastic so welcoming providing great service. The food was outstanding both for dinner and breakfast. The rooms ( the oak room...”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Overall we loved the quality of the decor, fittings and extras in our rooms; the fresh coffee (including decaff) for the cafetiere; the local information and history of Ilmington including details of local walks; the friendly and helpful staff and...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is wonderful , just in the right place away from the cotswolds crowds, in a quiet village near enough to the tourist areas and the staff were welcoming. Room size was great, stayed in the Cotswold , but saw the other rooms which...”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful pub with lovely bedrooms, food amazing and all staff very friendly”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I’ve stayed twice before. Good quiet location, friendly staff. Good selection of drinks. Great breakfast.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Howard Arms

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per person, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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