The Howard Arms

The Howard Arms is a stunning 400-year-old Cotswold-stone pub, restaurant and bed and breakfast in the heart of the idyllic village of Ilmington, peacefully overlooking the old chestnut tree on the village green. The building dates from Shakespeare's time and was named after Lord Howard of Corby, whose lordship resides with Ilmington Manor. Inside, a log fire burns for most of the year, and the bar offers a carefully chosen selection of real ales, beers and wine. The award-winning chef creates a menu of top-quality pub favourites alongside imaginative starters, mains and irresistible puddings, with an emphasis on locally sourced food, home-baked bread and Sunday roasts. There are eight spoiling en-suite bedrooms, each individually decorated with a mix of antique and modern furnishings, hand-stitched mattresses and a hearty three-course breakfast included in the price. Dogs are welcome to join their owners in the bar area. The inn provides ample off-street parking, level access to the bar and bar eating area, and parking for guests with disabilities near the entrance. The Howard Arms also features in the Michelin Guide and was named Visit England Pub of the Year at the West Midlands Tourism Awards.