The Ickworth Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Property grounds
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Attic Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Cosy Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Cosy Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

The Butlers Quarters

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Lodge Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP29 5QE

What's nearby

  • Ickworth House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Apex - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Abbey Gardens - 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

Luxury eco-certified hotel in the historical district
Consider a stay at The Ickworth Hotel and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body wrap, or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Regional cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ickworth Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have 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

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Ickworth Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ickworth Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Ickworth Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ickworth Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ickworth Hotel located?

This family-friendly Bury St Edmunds hotel is located in the historical district, steps from Ickworth House, and within 6 mi (10 km) of CurveMotion and Abbey Gardens. Nowton Park and Suffolk Regiment Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Ickworth Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 418 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stunning setting in the heart of the Ickworth estate
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Comfortable stay in beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great stay, the kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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

Enjoyable stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Fantastic property with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Staff are friendly, helpful and professional, rooms are spacious, well equipped and clean, hotel is traditional, grounds are amazing and worth exploring, restaurant food is very good and worth the wait
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Wonderful place to escape and enjoy the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel good food and very friendly helpful staff, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Lovely environment, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner both good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Lovely hotel and staff. Perfect getaway for our toddler and baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

I found the staff to be friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and clean. The hotel is traditional, grounds are amazing and worth exploring, restaurant food is very good and worth the wait
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, convenient position, best thing is the opportunity to get a good morningsxwalk in before my business day starts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Comfortable, spacious room, friendly and efficient service, good breakfast. Having a pleasant walk in the grounds was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

2 night stay as solo traveller, room and facilities are great. The food is very good and the whole staff team are so professional, welcoming and helpful. Estate good to explore on foot and pool was good size and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful hotel and grounds, have done well to keep it in such good shape bearing in mind the age of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

A superb small hotel in a historic building. Peaceful location surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Yes unique location, great service from all the staff. Fantastic room and surroundings. A pleasure to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Everything was perfect start to finish. Stunning grounds and rooms and wonderful staff. Dream stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Big place, not many staff, find yourself waiting a long time to be served. Staff are lovely, very friendly, food was very nice albiet pricey. Very quiet hotel, which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

excellent customer service from every point.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Lovely location and grounds. Typical national trust hotel, little dated and quaint but good service, nice food and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

RELAXING, ATTENTIVE STAFF
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022