Infused with all the charm of the Cotswolds, but without the heaving crowds, Shipston-on-Stour is an idyllic market town surrounded by gently rolling hills, dales and pastures. With its high street lined with cosy pubs, tea rooms, independent shops and galleries, and now fancy restaurants too, it’s recently been voted the Sunday Times’ Best Place to Live in the Midlands. Our pick of the best places to stay in Shipston on Stour are all located in the centre of town and include a chic little B&B, a fab restaurant with rooms and a smart pub.

Shipston-on-Stour was historically a prominent sheep market, and by the 16th century also a thriving wool town, known for its beautiful tapestries. It still takes pride in its deep-rooted-traditions, celebrating at the annual ‘Wool Fair’, held on the Spring Bank Holiday. Other noteworthy events are the Shipston Proms, held in June and July, and the Shipston Midsummer Festival. This is also a great base for exploring the Cotswolds, and for visiting Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle.

Due to its small size and limited accommodation options the best places to stay in Shipston-on-stour get booked up very quickly in peak season. So plan well ahead to avoid disappointment.

The Best Places to Stay in Shipston-on-Stour

Restaurants-with-Rooms

• The Bower House is a chic restaurant with five elegantly designed and decorated rooms and suites are all uniquely adorned with House of Hackney prints and colours, and an eclectic collection of furniture that gives it the feel of a home. The food is fantastic and regularly garners effuse praise from the press.

For Great Value

• The George Townhouse offers 16 rooms and suites, all plushly decorated with contemporary country charm, and a healthy smattering of period features. The lounge bar and restaurant are chicly decorated too, with the same colour scheme and cosy, eclectic details. Exceptionally reasonably priced.

Best B&Bs

• The Old Kiln House is a charmingly peaceful, three bedroom B&B with pretty south-facing courtyard garden. Converted from a historic home, the exteriors ooze Cotswolds country charm, while the interiors are comfortably classic, with all the mod cons. An intimate, tasteful, hidden gem.

Prefer a Private Apartment or Cottage?

• If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option then browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• If you’re traveling via London, your quickest route is just under three hours: take a train from Paddington, and change at Moreton-in-Marsh for a bus, which will take you the last 15 minutes. Shipston-on-Stour’s closest airport is East Midlands, which is around an hour away by road.
• If you want to hire a car we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• The busiest time for visiting Shipston-on-Stour is during the summer months. It’s a wonderful time for walking, and exploring town to town. Spring and autumn are also charming, and quieter!

Still not sure where to stay?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Warwickshire or even the Cotswolds
• Consider one of Shipston-on-Stour’s neighbours — Stratford-upon-Avon, Broadway or Stow-on-the-Wold
• Refine your search by the kind of holiday you’re planning and consider our Gurus’ recommendations for the best Pubs-with-Rooms in Warwickshire, the best country house hotels in the Cotswolds or the most romantic places to stay in the Cotswolds
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.