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The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

3.5 star property
Travelers discover luxury and relaxation at this countryside retreat, where spa services, regional cuisine, and a serene pool await in beautiful gardens

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The Ickworth Hotel in the historic district offers massage treatments, two restaurants with regional cuisine, an indoor pool, free English breakfast, and WiFi. Kids enjoy the arcade/game room while attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dower House Three Bedroom Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dower House Classic Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
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  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
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  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Garden view
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  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
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  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 2 bedrooms
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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dower House Two Bedroom Family Room

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  • 2 bedrooms
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  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 7
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  • Free Wi-Fi

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Attic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Bury St Edmunds, The Ickworth Hotel & Spa is in the historical district. Cineworld Bury St Edmunds and Giffords Hall Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lackford Lakes and Bradfield Woods. Travelling with kids? Consider Ickworth House and Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bury St Edmunds travel guide
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Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP29 5QE

What's nearby

  • Ickworth House
    Ickworth House
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Cathedral and Abbey Gardens, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
    Bury St Edmunds Abbey
    11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    28 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    55 min drive - 71.1 km
  • The Apex
    10 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Rising Sun
    9 min drive
  • Slim Chickens
    9 min drive
  • The Corn Exchange
    10 min drive
  • The Nutshell
    9 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    9 min drive

About this property

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel in the historical district
Consider a stay at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Regional cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, supervised childcare (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and games
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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 8 December 2025 to 13 July 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 8 December 2025 to 13 July 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 minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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

Payment types at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ickworth Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from December 8 2025 until July 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is The Ickworth Hotel & Spa 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

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

What time is check-in at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

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 & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ickworth Hotel & Spa 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 Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre and Nowton Park Maze. CurveMotion and Abbey Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

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
Verified

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

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

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

Nick

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

John

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

good

very friendly warm welcome comfy clean room gorgeous grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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

Michael

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

Enjoyable short stay at The Ickworth

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class staff at reception - helpful and friendly - lovely room and breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, in a beautiful location with very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

greg

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

Delightful in every way

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!)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Comfortable Stay

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