The Ickworth Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Front of property
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Greene King Brewery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Lodge Three Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Cosy Room

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

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

The Butlers Quarters

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Attic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bury St Edmunds

In historical district.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Ickworth House and 6 miles (10 km) of Greene King Brewery. St Mary's Church and St Edmundsbury Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ickworth House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Apex - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Greene King Brewery - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bury St Edmunds Station - 13 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flex bar,club & lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ickworth Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants
The Ickworth Hotel offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly The Ickworth Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bury St Edmunds hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

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: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ickworth Hotel to the airport?

The Ickworth Hotel is 26.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ickworth Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ickworth Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $155.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ickworth Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ickworth Hotel.

Does The Ickworth Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Ickworth Hotel offers free English breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ickworth Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ickworth Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Ickworth Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a pool?

The Ickworth Hotel features an indoor pool. The property will be renovating one of the pools from December 8 2025 to July 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine and garden views. The property will be renovating one of the dining venues from December 8 2025 to July 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does The Ickworth Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is The Ickworth Hotel to downtown Bury St Edmunds?

The Ickworth Hotel is 2.9 mi away from Bury St Edmunds.

The Ickworth Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 442 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Very comfortable. All staff very helpful. Breakfast quite sibstantial
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting. Really friendly staff.. Good Breakfast.. Plenty of parking space.. Only downside, I could hear my neighbours TV. I don’t know if they were slightly deaf or the walls are thin….
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning setting in the heart of the Ickworth estate
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Ann

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

75%

Character of buildings were beautiful but condition of interior needs attention
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Undergoing refurbishment which it definitely needs but very expensive for the current offering. Very low grade food options for what is deemed to be a luxury hotel. Pool is not really suitable for small children with not changing area. But fabulous location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025