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The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

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

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Front of property
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Exterior
Lounge

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, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Dower House Three Bedroom Family Room

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

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Dower House Classic Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

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

Dower House Cosy Room

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

Classic Room

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

Cosy Room

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

Dower House Two Bedroom Suite

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

Dower House Two Bedroom Family Room

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

The Butlers Quarters

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

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

  • Garden view
  • 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 - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 28 min drive - 20.9 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
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Nutshell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hunter Club - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants
The Ickworth Hotel & Spa 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 & Spa. 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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.

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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 self 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
  • Books
  • Free children's club
  • Games
  • 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.
  • 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
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: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 & Spa to the airport?

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa is 26.3 mi (51-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ickworth Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa.

Does The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Ickworth Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa 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 & Spa 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 & Spa have a spa?

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

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

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa is 0.2 mi away from Ickworth.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Delightful hotel and friendly helpful staff. Fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakir

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Joanna

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

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

25th wedding anniversary stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Nicki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

DAVID

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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