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The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Library
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dower House Cosy Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

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

Cosy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dower House Two Bedroom Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Dower House Two Bedroom Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Butlers Quarters

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two bedroom Hervey Suite

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

Attic Room

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

About the area

Bury St Edmunds

A family-friendly stay in Bury St Edmunds awaits you at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Ickworth House and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Greene King Brewery. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. The restaurant, Fredericks, serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. Enjoy the free kids' club, outdoor tennis court and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Bury St Edmunds hotel you'll find Newmarket Racecourse.

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 Nutshell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corn Exchange - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nethergate Bury St Edmunds - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

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
  • Conference rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (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
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offers 38 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Bury St Edmunds hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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

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: 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.

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 all 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

Is parking available at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

Yep, The Ickworth Hotel & Spa has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does The Ickworth Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Ickworth Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. 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 family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that The Ickworth Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does The Ickworth Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

No, The Ickworth Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.The property will be renovating its dining venue from December 8 2025 until July 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa?

Dogs are welcome at The Ickworth Hotel & Spa, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Joanna

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

philip

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

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
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
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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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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