The Ickworth Hotel

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

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Front of property

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
  • Place, Ickworth House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Apex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Greene King Brewery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Lodge Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cosy Room

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

Lodge Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

The Butlers Quarters

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Attic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flex bar,club & lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬10 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.

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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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 8 2025 to July 13 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from December 8 2025 to July 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Tennis courts
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 parking available on site 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Ickworth Hotel?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Ickworth Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does The Ickworth Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Ickworth Hotel?

No, at The Ickworth Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Ickworth Hotel offer wedding services?

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