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This luxury retreat features many on-site activities within its 1800 acres of National Trust parkland. The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family 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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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 certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great accommodation; lovely pool; friendly and helpful staff; delicious breakfast; surrounded by wonderful gardens and grounds.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loverly old building. Rooms with high ceilings, which were well appointed.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Both evening meal and breakfast excellent, good choice of menu.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic building next to Ickworth House All the staff were attentive and made us feel welcome. Ample parking in a great location. Well appointed room. Good wi-fi. Evening meal and breakfast offered plenty of choice and food of a good quality!
  • Jas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous surroundings, varied activities for children, and the indoor pool.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful concept for families, beautiful setting and property at main hotel. Great fun with pool and fun for kids and lovely walks. Food was yummy.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location for breakfast in conservatory overlooking gardens.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent Hotel in wonderful building and grounds. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The food was excellent
  • Jacquie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff kind and friendly. Hotel set in beautiful grounds
  • Austin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    3rd visit here and we still love it. Beautiful grounds, architecture and walks. Staff very friendly and a laid back but smart hotel. Great breakfast too...

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 289 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 And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Kids' club
  • Children's playground
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family 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.

FAQs about The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel

  • The prices at The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Kids' club
    • Foot massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hand massage
    • Tennis equipment
    • Head massage
    • Neck massage
    • Full body massage

  • The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • The Conservatory
    • Fredericks
    • Frederick's

  • The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Ickworth Hotel And Apartments - A Luxury Family Hotel is 3 miles from the centre of Bury Saint Edmunds. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.