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The Ickworth Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

This luxury retreat features many on-site activities within its 1800 acres of National Trust parkland. The Ickworth Hotel is a few miles from Bury St Edmunds and the A14, which leads to Newmarket and Cambridge. On-site activities include cycling, swimming, walks, and tennis. The East Wing of the grand building forms the luxury hotel, and there are apartments and bedrooms located in the Lodge, a 10-minute walk away, or a 3-minute drive from the main hotel. You can dine in the relaxed conservatory or opt for a more formal adults-only dinner in Fredericks Restaurant. Please note that our Lodge Classic, Classic, Attic, Superior and Deluxe room types offer rollaway beds for children staying in them. These are only suitable for children aged up to 12yrs.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky but gracious Staff lovely park and the grounds beautiful”
Oliver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great amenities with wonderful staff. Food was overall very good, we really enjoyed access to the swimming pool and cycling. Only regret is we stayed for 2 nights... should have been more!”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting. Big open sitting areas. Good food. Relaxed atmosphere. Very attentive staff”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent cooked breakfast perfectly cooked and presented. Great location, lovely interesting historic building with beautiful grounds.”
Julie
United States United States
“The property is gorgeous and perfectly situated to explore the attached National Trust property and nearby Bury St Edmunds. The hotel is extremely family friendly.”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Setting.. lovely building in a beautiful park setting. Comfy bed. Attentive staff. Tranquil sitting room.”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant breakfast with a good choice. Meals are also excellent. We access to the grounds all day including in the evening.”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Walking up the grand front entrance of this magnificent imposing building we were greeted with friendly, polite and knowledgeable staff. The room 'The Grand Tour' had stunning views over the Itallienite garden. The suite had a large comfortable...”
P4tcj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very much a family hotel - glorious NT building - soaring ceilings, ornate plasterwork and a splendid staircase - fabulous modern art - loved the ambience and charming staff. Grown up drawing room and another where small people can play The...”
Amiefruit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is situated on National Trust Estate. The grounds are large and well maintained with plenty of different walks to enjoy. The hotel is family friendly. The food is excellent with options for every dietry needs. I was lucky to be upgraded...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 276 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Whether it’s a tour of the house, a bike ride or a brisk walk, there’s over 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland for you to explore. Once a fine country home, now a luxury family hotel specialising in child friendly holidays, the Ickworth is a masterpiece of Italian-inspired architecture.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Fredericks

No additional info available

The Conservatory
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Frederick's
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Ickworth Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

House rules

The Ickworth Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that apartments and the Dower Double Room are located in the lodge which is a 10-minute walk from the main hotel, or a 3-minute drive away.

Please note that from 1st April 2022 the property is moving to cashless payments. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £25 per pet, per night applies.