The Ickworth Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Stunning historic building with a classical design, featuring a prominent dome and multiple windows, set amidst beautifully manicured gardens.
Relax in a spacious living area with a comfortable sofa set, fireplace, and elegant decor.
Cozy room with a classic fireplace and comfortable seating area.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by lush greenery and serene waters.
Stately building with a classical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP29 5QE
  • Ickworth House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Apex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Greene King Brewery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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Room options

Attic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Cosy Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

The Butlers Quarters

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Lodge Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

The Ickworth Hotel places you next to Ickworth House and within a 10-minute drive of Suffolk Regiment Museum. This 38-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ickworth House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Apex - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Greene King Brewery - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dove - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beehive - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Byron arc Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oakes Barn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Ickworth Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
At The Ickworth Hotel, guests have access to an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, a free kid's club, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Other standard amenities include hair dryers, phones, and ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Conservatory
  • Fredericks

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ickworth
Ickworth Hotel
Ickworth Hotel Bury St Edmunds
Ickworth Bury St Edmunds
The Ickworth Hotel Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel Bury St Edmunds
The Ickworth Hotel Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Ickworth Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bury St Edmunds, just steps from Ickworth House. You'll also find Greene King Brewery and St Edmundsbury Cathedral within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Ickworth Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Is there a spa at The Ickworth Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include hot stone massages, body wraps, and facials.

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a casino?

No, The Ickworth Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ickworth Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Ickworth Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a garden-view restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes and garden views.

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Ickworth Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves free English breakfast each morning.

Does The Ickworth Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Ickworth Hotel for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Ickworth Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Ickworth Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Ickworth Hotel is Cambridge (CBG), which is 26.3 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 28.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Ickworth Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Ickworth Hotel.

Does The Ickworth Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Ickworth Hotel.

The Ickworth Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 429 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

75%

Character of buildings were beautiful but condition of interior needs attention
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Undergoing refurbishment which it definitely needs but very expensive for the current offering. Very low grade food options for what is deemed to be a luxury hotel. Pool is not really suitable for small children with not changing area. But fabulous location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous stay. The lovely staff and the grandeur of the hotel made this an exceptional experience. We used the hotel as a base for a very quiet wedding at the local registry office. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very special and nothing was too much for the friendly staff who went above and beyond to make sure our every wish was catered for. The room was delightful, furnished in keeping with the hotel. It was very comfortable and we felt at home immediately. The hotel offered a lovely menu with plenty of options which would cater for most palettes. The service was exceptional , with special requests catered for to suit all. The grounds were beautiful and enchanting offering the very best of splendour surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. We had access to a heated pool and enjoyed leisurely swims to suit our timetable. I would highly recommend this hotel for those wishing for some peace and serenity in a picturesque setting. It offered a sense of escapism and made me feel like the protagonist in a wonderful romance novel. Definitely suitable for a special occasion, weddings , anniversaries ect. The hotel is child and dog friendly, which in our view added to the friendliness and character bringing the hotel to life. What more can I say except thank you to Ickworth Hotel for a beautiful and memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous wedding stay

Absolutely fabulous stay. Stayed with friends for their wedding. Staff incredible quite the best Ive experienced. Nothing too much trouble. Even given the Chinese green dining room for dinner and breakfast. Many many thanks. Mike & Stella xx
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David, Southampton

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay in old country house/hotel

Stunning hotel in parkland. Converted old country house with lots of character. Works ongoing for improvements. Food & drink excellent, very attentive staff. Great experience. Very dog & child friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely relaxing 1 night stay here... A nice tonic before the hectic Xmas antics.. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sonia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, the kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

DRB Ventures Limited

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel service was disorganised. No bar area didn’t help Service was extremely slow Room was too hot , insufficient ventilation and no view The hotel public areas not that clean carpets dirty and worn out and entire place shabby One of our rooms was v hot as over kitchen While hotel smelt of food Overall v disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The situation was excellent, the staff were excellent but the property was very tired and in dire need of redecoration. The garden areas in the lodge where we were staying were largely overgown and uncared for which was a shame. The staff were excellent and very helpful. With investment, this could be a 4/5 star hotel given its location. Presently, it is 2/3 star at best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
After visiting Wooly Grange and being wowed by the property and service we had high hopes for the Ickworth. Unfortunately the property is not in nearly as good condition (e.g. crumbling window frames in the bedroom, leaking roof in the dining room/conservatory, cumbersome portable AC unit permanently connected up to a slat in the sash window, etc.). The staff, while all pleasant and well meaning, were not as on the ball as the WG staff. The kitchen also was a let down. Dinner was overpriced, meanly portioned, and average in quality. The National Trust property and grounds were excellent however.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024