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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
Library
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lounge
Exterior

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
  • 50 sq m
  • 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
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Dower House Cosy Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • The Apex - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Abbey - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 28 min drive - 33.6 km
  • University of Cambridge - 55 min drive - 71.1 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 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

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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
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8/10 Good

Alan

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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A magical place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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