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The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

3.5 star property

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A classical building with a symmetrical facade, large columns, and a gravel courtyard with neatly arranged topiary and flower beds.
Front of property
A room with a fireplace, two sofas, a glass coffee table with a decorative base, and a tea set.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large building in the background.
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Dower House Three Bedroom Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Dower House Classic Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Dower House Cosy Room

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

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Dower House Two Bedroom Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Dower House Two Bedroom Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Butlers Quarters

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Attic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

Located in Bury St Edmunds, The Ickworth Hotel & Spa is in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Ickworth House and 8 minutes from Suffolk Regiment Museum. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Greene King Brewery and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from St Mary's Church.

What's nearby

  • Ickworth House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Apex - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • The Athenaeum - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 55 min drive - 44.2 miles

Getting around

  • Stowmarket Station - 25 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Nutshell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nethergate Bury St Edmunds - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offers 38 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Bury St Edmunds hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Regional cuisine at Fredericks, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Fredericks - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Conservatory - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 self 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
  • Books
  • Free children's club
  • Games
  • 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

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • 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.
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 451 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, restaurant and staff were fabulous, very welcoming Beautiful grounds perfect for our dog!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zakir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay for a birthday weekend! Charming, historic building with great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was wonderful, staff were really friendly and helpful, had a lovely stay and will definitely come back soon
Louis loved his room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Delightful hotel and friendly helpful staff. Fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were always friendly and more than happy to help with amazing facilities for children and beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm pool, delightful surroundings and very pleasant staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Great hotel

The staff were all very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Dinner & breakfast were excellent with clear gluten free options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All of the above! Friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting as part of a national trust estate Very nice guest areas for relaxing and dining nice indoor pool Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - we had such a fabulous and relaxing stay, although brief - thank you so much to all the great professional and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So brilliantly set up to accommodate families. Delicious breakfast. Lovely pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel good food and very friendly helpful staff, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning place and scenery
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it! Definitely will be going back for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to escape and enjoy the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning facility and location. Comfortable room, large bathroom, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022