The Ickworth Hotel
Hotel in Forest Heath District
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a complimentary children's club. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, massage/treatment rooms, and concierge services.
The Ickworth Hotel offers 38 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a complimentary children's club. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, massage/treatment rooms, and concierge services.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Forest Heath District
Available Rooms
Lodge Three Bedroom Apartment
2 Double • 538 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Superior Room
1 Double
Sleeps 4
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Lodge Classic Room
1 Double
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Room
1 Double • 301 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Lodge Cosy Room
1 Double • 258 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
2.5
Great stay, the kids loved it
1.0
Hotel service was disorganised.
No bar area didn’t help
Service was extremely slow
Room was too hot , insufficient ventilation and no view
The hotel public areas not that clean carpets dirty and worn out and entire place shabby
One of our rooms was v hot as over kitchen
While hotel smelt of food
Overall v disappointed
4.0
The situation was excellent, the staff were excellent but the property was very tired and in dire need of redecoration. The garden areas in the lodge where we were staying were largely overgown and uncared for which was a shame. The staff were excellent and very helpful.
With investment, this could be a 4/5 star hotel given its location. Presently, it is 2/3 star at best.
3.0
After visiting Wooly Grange and being wowed by the property and service we had high hopes for the Ickworth. Unfortunately the property is not in nearly as good condition (e.g. crumbling window frames in the bedroom, leaking roof in the dining room/conservatory, cumbersome portable AC unit permanently connected up to a slat in the sash window, etc.). The staff, while all pleasant and well meaning, were not as on the ball as the WG staff. The kitchen also was a let down. Dinner was overpriced, meanly portioned, and average in quality. The National Trust property and grounds were excellent however.
2.5
2 night stay as solo traveller, room and facilities are great. The food is very good and the whole staff team are so professional, welcoming and helpful. Estate good to explore on foot and pool was good size and warm
5.0
Lovely environment, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner both good.
2.5
I found the staff to be friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and clean. The hotel is traditional, grounds are amazing and worth exploring, restaurant food is very good and worth the wait
2.5
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
5.0
Wonderful place to escape and enjoy the grounds.
1.5
*Food & Drink*
Drink menu was pretty large with options, food menu was a bit basic with a lot of overlap between lunch and dinner. On the pricey side for what you are ultimately getting but did taste good. People getting high tea in the conservatory looked to have a good time
*Room & Bed*
Room feels a bit dated and worn down (ex stained ripped carpet). Room was overall clean and had necessities, temperature/heating was good. Bed was quite old with a very soft old spring mattress, probably the area that could benefit the most in terms of an upgrade in the room.
*Common Areas & Internet*
Free wifi throughout the location with stronger speeds in the lobby/library area compared to the rooms, in case you need to take work calls.
As the location is very family friendly, you will need to deal with kids running and screaming through the hallways at most hours of the day. There is a cinema in the lower level for kids to watch and be occupied alongside a kids library.
*Overall Service*
Nice traditional building with scenery and charm. Service could have been better in terms of speed/availability. Would recommend for parents/young family looking for a getaway, not the best for someone looking to get rest with some peace and quiet.
1.5
The hotel described its proposition as luxury family hotel, other than the price, little else is luxury. The bath tub is scratched, hot food at breakfast and dinner took time to come, choice of fruits was limited at breakfast and the lift was broken. Although, individual staff members were all very friendly. It felt like they were trying hard to maintain a run down place.
5.0
Fantastic property with friendly staff
2.5
excellent customer service from every point.
2.5
Comfortable, spacious room, friendly and efficient service, good breakfast. Having a pleasant walk in the grounds was an added bonus.
2.5
Big place, not many staff, find yourself waiting a long time to be served.
Staff are lovely, very friendly, food was very nice albiet pricey.
Very quiet hotel, which was nice.
2.0
Enjoyable stay friendly helpful staff
2.0
This is to much money most of the place is for children not really a place for couples
Food was much to much money for the quality
The house is great but lacks quality furnishings
I would no return
4.0
Location ideal for our purposes
4.0
Quiet, in a beautiful location with very helpful staff.
2.5
Beautiful hotel and grounds, have done well to keep it in such good shape bearing in mind the age of the hotel.
5.0
It was convenient, the people were extremly friendly. The food was enormous and nice.
I had a fantastic experience.
Defiantly balue for money.
The venue was nice, clean, i didn’t see any pet animals.
I would certainly go back there again.
5.0
Our room was absolutely stunning and incredibly comfortable and spacious. The staff were all so attentive and helpful, making our stay so memorable and special! The food was amazing and the stay couldn’t have been any better! We would highly recommend a stay at the Ickworth Hotel as you will not be disappointed- complete luxury blended with peace and tranquility! BLISS!!
2.5
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, convenient position, best thing is the opportunity to get a good morningsxwalk in before my business day starts.
2.5
Extremely comfortable room. Excellent dinner and breakfast!
Friendly welcome from receptionists.
2.5
Lovely hotel and staff. Perfect getaway for our toddler and baby.
2.0
Beautiful hotel, very special place to stay but food let it down, breakfast was awful! Do not be put off by being a family hotel, we had a space in a “grownups” dining room!
1.5
Hotel is in a great location. It has a lot going for it but it is let down badly by its food service. We paid a lot for dinner on Saturday evening but the food was poor; a cheese souffle that was dense and rubbery, a parfait dessert that had been sitting around getting warm and a bottle of wine that wasn't served until we had almost finished the main course. Breakfast was even worse. Most of it had been sitting around for hours and service was poor with staff looking very uninterested. It is a shame, the hotel has its quirks that can be overlooked (bathroom window that was stuck open, loo seat that didn't fit) and reception staff could not have been friendlier but to pay so much for our stay we expected a lot better. This hotel really needs to sort out its food service, it is letting the hotel down badly.
5.0
Perfect!
2.0
Check-in and reception staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating-we were given a really wonderfully warm welcome.
Swimming pool was lovely, really warm and a great size and grounds were beautiful.
We ate dinner at the hotel and the food was good, however the observation of the restaurant is that it is dated in terms of its decor and condition. The chairs were uncomfortable to eat on as a slightly odd height for a full dinner. There were also some dirty uncleared tables which restaurant staff seem oblivious to, they were you d staff and not very attentive at dinner e.g given food with no cutlery to eat with! However, in contrast, breakfast staff were really attentive and thorough.
All in all, a lovely hotel, full of history and character which is very comfortable. I would certainly stay again
5.0
Yes unique location, great service from all the staff. Fantastic room and surroundings. A pleasure to stay
1.0
Nice setting.
Tired furnishings
Slow restaurant staff and limited menu and not amazing for the price
Amazing reception staff
5.0
We stayed for 2 nights. Every member of staff where extremely helpful and friendly. They even looked after our dog Charlie whilst we went for dinner. Food was lovely.
Grounds are absolutely beautiful.
House gave a great insight into how life on the estate was.
For a short break, we would recommend this place.
2.0
Lovely location and grounds. Typical national trust hotel, little dated and quaint but good service, nice food and spotlessly clean.
5.0
lovely hotel
0.5
Hotel is not all that it said it would be. It was not made clear when I booked my room that I wouldn’t be staying in the hotel and in fact staying in the lodge a 5-7minute walk from the main hotel. This was not idea as I couldn’t use the pool facilities as I was looking forward to doing. The room itself was very dated. All in all it was not worst the premium paid to stay there
5.0
Very well maintained and authentic furnishings in well decorated rooms and apartments. Excellent library and drawing room. The food was suitable for many different tastes. Staff continually attentive and available to answer any enquiries.
2.5
Gorgeous hotel in beautiful grounds. Hours of walking and things to see. Very comfortable room and bed with beautiful views. Great breakfast and friendly helpful service. All in all a fantastic stay and cant wait to return
2.0
The Ickworth Hotel was ideally situated for a relaxing country break. The interior and furnishings are dated and it would benefit from a spruce up. We loved our cosy room which was actually quite spacious.
The hotel would benefit from having a separate bar area because although we have no issues with small children it would be nice to separate the adult and children’s areas.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
2.0
Very pleasant stay
2.5
Wonderful
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Forest Heath District?
The average price for a rental in Forest Heath District is £107 per night. This rental is £58 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Ickworth Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Ickworth Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is The Ickworth Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Ickworth Hotel?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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