Located in Bury St Edmunds, The Ickworth Hotel 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 - 3.4 miles
St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
University of Cambridge - 41 min drive - 36.4 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 Hunter Club - 9 min drive
The Nutshell - 9 min drive
About this property
The Ickworth Hotel
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and spa services
The Ickworth Hotel 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 2 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.
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. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and bicycles to rent. 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.
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
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
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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
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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
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
The Ickworth Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We had such a lovely stay at The Ickworth Hotel. The place itself is beautiful — the grounds are stunning, and the whole property has such a peaceful, relaxing feel. Everything was really well kept, and it honestly felt like a little escape from everyday life.
The staff were all friendly and helpful, but I especially want to mention Millie at reception. She was so kind and welcoming — really went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Her positive energy and smile made such a difference to our stay. Everytime I had an interaction with her it felt like I’ve known for ages and she’s just one of my close friends. It is really important to cherish people like her because for a guest they’re the faces of the Hotel and their behaviour can make or break guests experience.
Would definitely recommend The Ickworth Hotel to anyone looking for a quiet and memorable getaway. Can’t wait to come back!
So brilliantly set up to accommodate families. Delicious breakfast. Lovely pool.
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Joanna
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Thank you.
Joanna
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
RICHARD
Oct 10, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Some parts of hotel very tired in desperate need of repair or replace. I believe a refurbishment is imminent, not before time. Staff are good but not sure at the moment that it represents value for money. All felt slightly disjointed, some areas neglected.
Great Hotel in a beautiful area of Suffolk. My kids both took bikes and loved cycling all around the grounds. The restaurant is super expensive for average food and I did not enjoy having a service charge added to my bill. I will be staying at the hotel again though. It’s a great family weekend break.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
DAVID
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but could have been better
Great location for historical hotel but the room was quite basic for what was supposed to be deluxe, although spacious enough and our first night was spoilt by the window having a thin plastic sheet placed along the lower quarter (to allow a portable air conditioning unit to vent), which meant the wind could penetrate and the sound of rain was amplified.
We had a very enjoyable short break at The Ickworth. The room was very comfy and breakfast excellent. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Will definitely go back again sometime when we can.
Wonderful hotel, staff, and food. Very friendly service. Great food for dinner and breakfast. Even reasonably priced. Walking the grounds in the morning before day visitors arrive was incredibly scenic and relaxing. Room was very comfortable and well appointed (appreciate Nespresso machine!)
The hotel is located in the wonderful setting of Ickworth Park. Lots of fantastic walks and no traffic to disturb the tranquility of the countryside.
We usually stay in the Premier Inn in Bury St Edmunds when visiting our son but, surprisingly, that chain is now outpricing itself against much more superior hotels such as this one.
The bedroom retained all its charm of a bygone age including what appeared to be some of the original antique furniture. We had a wonderful view overlooking the gardens.
Breakfast was excellent. Plentiful parking.
Highly recommended.