Nestled beneath the Cotswold Escarpment, we are so lucky to be located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walks around Ilmington are beautiful and varied, taking in the village itself with its Norman church and Manor House, and the local countryside with far-reaching spectacular views from Larkstoke Hill.
We have put together directions for four favourite walking routes that start and end, conveniently (!) at our 400-year-old pub. They range from 2.5 miles to 6 miles, and we also have directions for a 1.2km ‘Walk on Wheels’, devised by the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, accessible for wheel chair and buggy users, that winds its way through the village lanes and illustrates Ilmington’s apple heritage.
If you’d like to find more walks in the area, a lovely guide book ’20 Walks in Shipston Country’, produced by our local charity Shipston Home Nursing, is available at the pub for £6. Those wanting a good map should head for OS Explorer 205, Map of Stratford-upon-Avon & Evesham.
We wouldn’t of course expect you to take all this exercise without sustenance! Our Weekday Walkers’ Special includes a lovely bowl of our homemade soup of the day, choice of sandwich, shortbread to take away, and a big welcome to you and any canine companions you might have who are welcome to join you in the bar and the garden. We’ll send you off with your water bottles refilled, your flasks recharged with tea or coffee, some shortbread for you, and a handful of dog biscuits for hungry woofs. Our Weekday Walkers’ Special is available Monday to Friday for £9.50.
Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm, but we’re open 11am to 11pm on weekdays, so there’s always somewhere to warm up or cool down, and refresh yourself with hot and cold drinks before you set off, and on your return.
Do give us a call to book on 01608 682226, or if you find yourself in the area, take a chance and drop in.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The Howard Arms Team
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This is the best kind of shopping. You can browse festive gifts, arts and crafts, while enjoying locally brewed mulled cider from Grumpy Frog.
The following talented locals will be selling their beautiful arts and crafts:
Sally Cahill – Campden Couture
Judith Layhe-Cook – Aromatic distiller and soap maker
Holly Suzanne Clifford – delicate and detailed wearable art
Jan Fryer – individually made brooches, earrings and necklaces
Kate Plackett – The Art Parlour
Jane Allan – paper angels
Taste of the Country – fab food
Claire Sharratt – beautiful cushions
Nikki Coupland – stunning ceramics
Celia Currey – mosaic mirrors
Grumpy Frog’s new mulled flavours will be available for tasting – Ginger Frog, Fruity Frog and Hopped Frog. A shopping experience with added spice – it’s shaping up to be an unmissable event.
4.30pm – 7pm, Tuesday 29th November. We look forward to seeing you here.
Our two nights for the price of one* autumn offer is surely too good to miss! Recharge your batteries before the festivities, explore the countryside, get ahead with your Christmas shopping in nearby Broadway or Stratford upon Avon, or work up an appetite climbing the local hills. Or settle down by the fire and do a whole lot of nothing!
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break, some seriously good food, or a bit of a party, we’ll look after you from hearty award-winning breakfast to luxurious bedrooms, and everything in between. (Don’t just take our word for it – we are very proud that Visit England have just awarded our lovely pub five stars).
To take advantage of this offer, please book directly with us by telephoning 01608 682226 or emailing info@howardarms.com
* Applicable Sundays to Thursdays dependent on availability.Double-occupancy required and guests must dine in on one evening to receive the discount.
We hope to see you this autumn
The Howard Arms team
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The Howard Arms looks forward to welcoming young witches, ghosts, goblins, skeletons, and wizards to a devilish Halloween gathering on Monday 31st October. There will be a spooky mix of snacks and drinks from 3.30pm till 5.30pm, so put the homework on the fire and come on down!
We’re filling the snug with a (haunted) bouncy castle, and there’s face painting, apple bobbing, and a prize for the most cleverly carved pumpkin, and the best costume. Now’s the time to delve into the dressing up box to see what you can find.
Parents very welcome at the bar – what better excuse for an early drink on an equinoxial Monday night? (Feel free to dig out your own zombie mask, or come as you are!)
No booking required, all the kids’ stuff is on us, and we look forward to seeing you for some frighteningly good fun.
Weekday Walkers’ Special
/0 Comments/in Howard Arms | Blog /by MaritaNestled beneath the Cotswold Escarpment, we are so lucky to be located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walks around Ilmington are beautiful and varied, taking in the village itself with its Norman church and Manor House, and the local countryside with far-reaching spectacular views from Larkstoke Hill.
We have put together directions for four favourite walking routes that start and end, conveniently (!) at our 400-year-old pub. They range from 2.5 miles to 6 miles, and we also have directions for a 1.2km ‘Walk on Wheels’, devised by the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, accessible for wheel chair and buggy users, that winds its way through the village lanes and illustrates Ilmington’s apple heritage.
If you’d like to find more walks in the area, a lovely guide book ’20 Walks in Shipston Country’, produced by our local charity Shipston Home Nursing, is available at the pub for £6. Those wanting a good map should head for OS Explorer 205, Map of Stratford-upon-Avon & Evesham.
We wouldn’t of course expect you to take all this exercise without sustenance! Our Weekday Walkers’ Special includes a lovely bowl of our homemade soup of the day, choice of sandwich, shortbread to take away, and a big welcome to you and any canine companions you might have who are welcome to join you in the bar and the garden. We’ll send you off with your water bottles refilled, your flasks recharged with tea or coffee, some shortbread for you, and a handful of dog biscuits for hungry woofs. Our Weekday Walkers’ Special is available Monday to Friday for £9.50.
Lunch is served between noon and 2.30pm, but we’re open 11am to 11pm on weekdays, so there’s always somewhere to warm up or cool down, and refresh yourself with hot and cold drinks before you set off, and on your return.
Do give us a call to book on 01608 682226, or if you find yourself in the area, take a chance and drop in.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The Howard Arms Team
A spiced-up Christmas Fair
/0 Comments/in Howard Arms | Blog /by MaritaThis is the best kind of shopping. You can browse festive gifts, arts and crafts, while enjoying locally brewed mulled cider from Grumpy Frog.
The following talented locals will be selling their beautiful arts and crafts:
Sally Cahill – Campden Couture
Judith Layhe-Cook – Aromatic distiller and soap maker
Holly Suzanne Clifford – delicate and detailed wearable art
Jan Fryer – individually made brooches, earrings and necklaces
Kate Plackett – The Art Parlour
Jane Allan – paper angels
Taste of the Country – fab food
Claire Sharratt – beautiful cushions
Nikki Coupland – stunning ceramics
Celia Currey – mosaic mirrors
Grumpy Frog’s new mulled flavours will be available for tasting – Ginger Frog, Fruity Frog and Hopped Frog. A shopping experience with added spice – it’s shaping up to be an unmissable event.
4.30pm – 7pm, Tuesday 29th November. We look forward to seeing you here.
The Howard Arms Team
Two for one this autumn
/in Howard Arms | Blog /by MaritaTwo for one this autumn
Our two nights for the price of one* autumn offer is surely too good to miss! Recharge your batteries before the festivities, explore the countryside, get ahead with your Christmas shopping in nearby Broadway or Stratford upon Avon, or work up an appetite climbing the local hills. Or settle down by the fire and do a whole lot of nothing!
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break, some seriously good food, or a bit of a party, we’ll look after you from hearty award-winning breakfast to luxurious bedrooms, and everything in between. (Don’t just take our word for it – we are very proud that Visit England have just awarded our lovely pub five stars).
To take advantage of this offer, please book directly with us by telephoning 01608 682226 or emailing info@howardarms.com
* Applicable Sundays to Thursdays dependent on availability. Double-occupancy required and guests must dine in on one evening to receive the discount.
We hope to see you this autumn
The Howard Arms team
Happy Halloween
/in Howard Arms | Blog /by MaritaHappy Halloween
The Howard Arms looks forward to welcoming young witches, ghosts, goblins, skeletons, and wizards to a devilish Halloween gathering on Monday 31st October. There will be a spooky mix of snacks and drinks from 3.30pm till 5.30pm, so put the homework on the fire and come on down!
We’re filling the snug with a (haunted) bouncy castle, and there’s face painting, apple bobbing, and a prize for the most cleverly carved pumpkin, and the best costume. Now’s the time to delve into the dressing up box to see what you can find.
Parents very welcome at the bar – what better excuse for an early drink on an equinoxial Monday night? (Feel free to dig out your own zombie mask, or come as you are!)
No booking required, all the kids’ stuff is on us, and we look forward to seeing you for some frighteningly good fun.
The Howard Arms team.