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The Ickworth Hotel

The Street, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds IP29 5QE England
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#1 of 2 hotels in Horringer
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.3
Service
4.0
Value
3.5
Travelers' Choice
The East Wing at Ickworth was home to the Hervey family before it passed to the National Trust. The surroundings are as grand as ever but the idea that “children should be seen but not heard” has gone right out of the hundred or more windows. Where else can you go that offers luxurious surroundings, outstanding facilities, exquisite cuisine and family friendly activities? The Ickworth is unique. It's also one of the finest luxury family hotels in the UK.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Babysitting
Wifi
Swimming pool toys
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Game room
Hiking
Tennis court
Bicycle tours
Table tennis
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Video game console
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's playground
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Strollers
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Landmark view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and 1 more
Traveler Insights
This summary was created by AI, based on 44 recent English reviews.
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The Ickworth Hotel receives a variety of responses from guests. Many travelers appreciate its cleanliness, with several areas described as spotless. However, some rooms and areas require a deep clean. The hotel's atmosphere is frequently described as dated, with some guests suggesting a renovation. The rooms, while spacious, are considered outdated and overpriced. Amenities are generally appreciated, despite some substandard facilities. Many guests feel the value for money is lacking due to high prices. Service reviews are mixed, with some guests praising the staff while others criticize their training and efficiency.
Location
Inconvenient
Atmosphere
Outdated
Rooms
Dated
Value
Overpriced
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Comprehensive
Location
Inconvenient
Guests have mixed reviews about the location, with some complaining about cleanliness and WiFi issues, while others found it perfect.
  • Paolo W
    Paolo W
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...In every eating location there were bottles of cleaner and rags left on the side in view of dinners, often alongside menus/cutlery etc that was a complete mess...
  • Mary Mariana Spencer
    Mary Mariana Spencer
    Aug 2023 463 contributions
    ...WiFi in the lodge 1 out of 5 but I think it’s because of the location so book the Ickworth hotel for better WiFi instead of the lodge if there is availability...
  • Sean
    Sean
    Jun 2023 6 contributions
    ...Could not have asked for a more perfect location and service...
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Atmosphere
Outdated
Travelers frequently describe the hotel's atmosphere as outdated and tired, with many noting that the furniture and decor need renovation. However, some guests found the environment comfortable, family-friendly, and relaxed.
  • Doreen D
    Doreen D
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...The worst thing - and the one thing which would stop me recommending it to others was the state of the wicker chairs in the conservatory restaurant...
  • Katy H
    Katy H
    Aug 2023 6 contributions
    ...Orangery beautiful but now looking very tired - one of our chair cushions was very badly ripped...
  • Jonathan T
    Jonathan T
    Aug 2023 11 contributions
    ...Furnitures in the room were outdated, dull and seemed dirty...
  • MlCoop
    MlCoop
    Aug 2023 38 contributions
    The most lovely, family orientated, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere hotel we had the pleasure of staying at... The deluxe room was lovely and a special treat... Some areas where outdated and needed some TLC...
  • Paolo W
    Paolo W
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...The atmosphere was drab with no attempt to do anything than have an open room...
  • LondonCurls_10
    LondonCurls_10
    Jun 2023 6 contributions
    ...The Four Bears Den was a lovely creche to use for an hour or so...
  • Navigate49258662598
    Navigate49258662598
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...The furnishings are very tired, and dated, and not what you would expect from a £140 per night stay, small room and the general fit and finish very poor!...
  • Fiona B
    Fiona B
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...Tired would be kind, shabby more accurate as a description of the environment and presentation...
  • Keith G
    Keith G
    Mar 2023 5 contributions
    ...We had rooms in the main hotel and Lodge, all three were roomy and well appointed...
  • Juliet C
    Juliet C
    Mar 2023 2 contributions
    ...There were some nice touches, like home baked biscuits left in a jar in the room and the staff were all fantastic...
  • James R
    James R
    Dec 2022 69 contributions
    ...Sitting rooms with fireplace and pool were really nice...
  • Cambridge Tour Guides
    Cambridge Tour Guides
    Oct 2022 38 contributions
    ...The hotel is family orientated and has a relaxed atmosphere...
  • Wild Jane
    Wild Jane
    Oct 2022 22 contributions
    Lovely hotel of real character...
  • 20JGOO
    20JGOO
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    ...Despite the grandeur, the place maintains a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere...
  • Jo J
    Jo J
    Aug 2022 63 contributions
    ...Huge beds, crisp linen and huge beds...
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Rooms
Dated
Travelers often mentioned that the rooms, while of good size, appeared tired, outdated, and not worth the high price. Some positives mentioned included clean facilities and nice views.
  • Mary Mariana Spencer
    Mary Mariana Spencer
    Aug 2023 463 contributions
    ...The rooms I would rate the lodge rooms 4 especially house keeping... Privacy in the lodge as well is wanting especially on ground floor rooms, as people kept walking in-front of our room which felt really uncomfortable...
  • Jonathan T
    Jonathan T
    Aug 2023 11 contributions
    ...There is a lift to rooms but it gets busy during certain periods... Furnitures in the room were outdated, dull and seemed dirty...
  • MlCoop
    MlCoop
    Aug 2023 38 contributions
    ...The deluxe room was lovely and a special treat... Some areas where outdated and needed some TLC...
  • cfrank79
    cfrank79
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Hotel generally tired and run down...
  • Paolo W
    Paolo W
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...The atmosphere was drab with no attempt to do anything than have an open room...
  • matt g
    matt g
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...With a wallet-denting rate of over £500 per night, one's expectations naturally ascend...
  • GPJ
    GPJ
    Jul 2023 100 contributions
    ...We had two rooms in the main hotel, very clean & large toilets with bath. The rooms had tea/coffee making facility but the only problem was milk for the tea & coffee was not provided in the room...
  • Shinken1
    Shinken1
    Jun 2023 6 contributions
    ...Lovely large spacious rooms in the main building. The rooms in The Lodge are even better!...
  • ROB D
    ROB D
    May 2023 318 contributions
    ...Stay beautiful room and beautiful people who are running a wonderful hotel...
  • Juliet C
    Juliet C
    Mar 2023 2 contributions
    ...The beds, bedding and shower were poor quality and the entire hotel looked tired. There were some nice touches, like home baked biscuits left in a jar in the room and the staff were all fantastic... My toddler absolutely loved the swimming pool but I was very disappointed with the changing room facilities, again very tired... I definitely wouldn't pay the prices it is now for what is offered...
  • Navigate49258662598
    Navigate49258662598
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...We apparently had an upgraded room, which was a nice gesture, seeing as it was my wife’s 40th Birthday, but the room we had was not as expected, very far from what we would expect for the price point, and what was shown on the website! The furnishings are very tired, and dated, and not what you would expect from a £140 per night stay, small room and the general fit and finish very poor!... The deputy manager was lovely, had changed the room, but again, was the same as the original room... We regularly have nights away as a family and happy to pay high rates per night, but this really left disappointed and out of pocket, and my wife rather upset being her 40th Birthday!...
  • Keith G
    Keith G
    Mar 2023 5 contributions
    ...We had rooms in the main hotel and Lodge, all three were roomy and well appointed...
  • Judefuz1
    Judefuz1
    Mar 2023 34 contributions
    ...No idea what it costs to stay here but honestly it’s not worth more than £100/night/room...
  • Mark B
    Mark B
    Feb 2023 8 contributions
    ...We'd been given an upgrade to a suite which was nice , but that's where the good service stopped...
  • Mike
    Mike
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    ...It was a wonderful experience, the staff were first class, the food was great and the room we were in was perfect...
  • Cheryl T
    Cheryl T
    Jan 2023
    ...However on arrival the staff had no knowledge of the booking. We were not allowed in the main tea room with the dogs and an employee in casual dress apologised for the missed booking and offered to set us up in a vacant side room...
  • James R
    James R
    Dec 2022 69 contributions
    ...Room was a really good size... Sitting rooms with fireplace and pool were really nice... The less good; The carpets and rooms were starting to look a little tired, but if we’d had a toddler or young child we’d probably have been thankful they didn’t have an opportunity to destroy something pristine...
  • Phil
    Phil
    Nov 2022 5 contributions
    ...We decided to upgrade to a superior room at a cost of £80. Room positives lovely view, large room and bathroom... Nice people on reception who were helpful when we found no tea or milk in the room...
  • Wild Jane
    Wild Jane
    Oct 2022 22 contributions
    ...Lovely hotel of real character. Wonderful staff Great room but rather bouncy , unstable bed Breakfast was disappointing, a long wait for service...
  • Jo J
    Jo J
    Aug 2022 63 contributions
    Had a lovely overnight stay at hotel... We had adjoining rooms after bring upgraded... A lovely hotel with lots available for you get children...
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Value
Overpriced
Travelers mention that the value for money is lacking mainly due to overpriced food, services and accommodation.
  • Kerry Jo C
    Kerry Jo C
    Sep 2023 5 contributions
    We visited for Sunday lunch as we’d been gifted a voucher from friends... Only ordered water £3.50 and a non alcohol beer which was £6 a bottle!... Defiantly wouldn’t have paid £35 each plus drinks if we hadn’t been gifted it... They apologised and didn’t charge us for drinks but wouldn’t return...
  • Clare C
    Clare C
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Food arrived, children’s ham and cheese sandwich while expensive was the best meal of the day... Fish and chips were incredibly poor for the price of £20, this dish was very overcooked, and consisted of a few mouthfuls of fish... The kitchen needs to rethink what they are sending out!...
  • Will T
    Will T
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Food well over an hour 20 mins late when delivered food was not edible...
  • matt g
    matt g
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...With a wallet-denting rate of over £500 per night, one's expectations naturally ascend... It's only fair to extend some clemency to the youthful personnel seemingly entrusted with the reins, though it becomes evident that they might have been cast adrift without the compass of proper training... Regrettably, what should have been an opulent interlude turned out to be a memorably lackluster sojourn... The memory will indeed persist, but not in the exalted manner that ought to accompany a stay of such financial magnitude...
  • Lesley G
    Lesley G
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    I so wish I had read these reviews before booking an afternoon tea for two here... I have written twice to the restaurant to complain with absolute no response and it would appear from the ghastly reviews on here that they just do not care...
  • cfrank79
    cfrank79
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    Not up to the standard of other hotels in this group - we’ve had wonderful family stays at 3 of their other hotels. Unfortunately Ickworth is tired all round... I was also very tired having endured the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in...
  • Mary Mariana Spencer
    Mary Mariana Spencer
    Aug 2023 463 contributions
    ...Value for money would say 4 out of 5 , service 4 out of 5 especially for the manager who went out of her way to do reception staff job on our arrival!... I wouldn’t stay at this lodge again only go for nature may be dinner...
  • peter keeling
    peter keeling
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    We went for afternoon tea paid for by my son, or so I thought, I had to pay an extra £20 but that was ok... And then the bill was £84, we could have had a good lunch for that in a nice restaurant, I wouldn't go back...
  • MlCoop
    MlCoop
    Aug 2023 38 contributions
    ...It is priced high (£20 for fish and chips, £12 for a sandwich) but in line with most higher end hotels... It’s at the higher end of a hotel break and a costly stay if eating lunch/ dinner ect...
  • Jim H
    Jim H
    Jul 2023 1 contribution
    Ickworth House & Hotel amazing architecture & grounds... Unfortunately spoiled by the cost of an average Afternoon Tea, with endless supply of Prosecco which is continually topped up by staff at £40 a bottle, which Wasn’t mentioned until the end...
  • Rachelinasia2390
    Rachelinasia2390
    Jul 2023 2 contributions
    Ickworth hotel, house and grounds are lovely, but I unfortunately cannot recommend the ‘together time’ spa package... Granted it was lovely time spent together and it’s brilliant that it’s family friendly, great when you want to take a baby swimming, but the price just cannot be justified... £110 for a 25min massage, an afternoon tea, pool access and some time for your child in a crèche, is just too much... Still, if that costs £15 that’s still £95 for a 25 min massage and an afternoon tea, which is hugely expensive!... For this price I’d expect at least an hours massage and much nicer pool facilities... I do like Ickworth house but I don’t think I’ll be looking at these packages again...
  • Navigate49258662598
    Navigate49258662598
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    ...We apparently had an upgraded room, which was a nice gesture, seeing as it was my wife’s 40th Birthday, but the room we had was not as expected, very far from what we would expect for the price point, and what was shown on the website! The furnishings are very tired, and dated, and not what you would expect from a £140 per night stay, small room and the general fit and finish very poor!... We regularly have nights away as a family and happy to pay high rates per night, but this really left disappointed and out of pocket, and my wife rather upset being her 40th Birthday!... We looked around the grounds, promptly left, and returned the key, so we never stayed the night or used any of the facilities, I think we stayed for in total for an hour... With that being said, £140 for a 1 hour stay, and the cost of another hotel I paid for to stay at, was rather upsetting!...
  • Juliet C
    Juliet C
    Mar 2023 2 contributions
    ...Named as a 'luxury' hotel and charging prices to match we found there was little luxury there... We certainly won't be coming back until the hotel has been renovated and there's a more enticing menu... I definitely wouldn't pay the prices it is now for what is offered...
  • Fiona B
    Fiona B
    Mar 2023 1 contribution
    Very disappointing lunch and overall experience here today. No sign of ‘luxury’ across the board... I regret I purchased a stay at Ickworth Hotel for my husband as a Christmas present, I can say with assurance this will not be booked until I am certain a refurbishment has taken place and customer service becomes a priority once again at this beautiful and stately hotel...
  • Judefuz1
    Judefuz1
    Mar 2023 34 contributions
    ...Disappointing and utterly unlike what this hotel was several years ago- Ruined We visited this evening for dinner because we are staying at a NT property on the estate (which we’d highly recommend by the way)... Wish we’d checked reviews before and realised it was a family rip-you off kind of hotel... Staff are all super young (zero wrong with that) and have clearly had poor training/no training, aren’t coordinated and lack enthusiasm which knowing this is a kid friendly hotel must suck as a paying resident... Feral kids in a luxurious hotel though is what you get here... No idea what it costs to stay here but honestly it’s not worth more than £100/night/room...
  • Mark B
    Mark B
    Feb 2023 8 contributions
    ...Having visited some years earlier.and really enjoyed our time there, we thought we'd spend our ruby wedding anniversary there, but sadly this place has declined in value for money and service. Having booked what we thought was dinner bed and breakfastl, we were told we'd only booked b & b and would have to pay for dinner separately... When having our evening meal we were shocked at the increase in prices for basic meals, like £30 for a pork chop with chips but side orders costing £5 is excessive and £19 for an Ickworth burger with chips... Since when is salad just mixed leaves, no lettuce, tomatoes or cucumber and stale croutons and no dressing...very poor value... When ordering the mains we cancelled a chicken supreme @ £26 and ordered two burgers instead, so imagine our surprise when we're eating the burgers the chicken supreme turned up and the waitress was quite rude in saying 'do you want this then' , well No as we're already eating our burgers, so why would we need another main ?... Yes, we were unlucky to choose this hotel for our ruby anniversary, and we definitely WON'T be staying there again...
  • Cheryl T
    Cheryl T
    Jan 2023
    ...It was my treat and I rang in advance to check the price for the dogs, and was told £15 per dog... Bread was stale and dry on the very few, sparsely filled sandwiches, a pot of standard builder’s tea between two, which the girl serving spilt on the table... I doubt it cost as much as £5 per head, if that... Will not be returning and do not advise anyone else to go...
  • Phil
    Phil
    Nov 2022 5 contributions
    ...We decided to upgrade to a superior room at a cost of £80. Room positives lovely view, large room and bathroom... Note to the chef when you burn the bun, and I mean incinerate, throw it in the bin do not serve it to a customer you charged £22... Positive response from the apologetic nice lady in reception who waived our small drinks charge...
  • Alice H
    Alice H
    Oct 2022 8 contributions
    ...Unfortunately the meal was a huge disappointment... This has to rate as the worst Sunday roast we have ever experienced and we will not return...
  • bobsmum123
    bobsmum123
    Sep 2022 71 contributions
    A previous reviewer called this hotel a Curate’s Egg and they are spot on... We waited over half an hour for our breakfast and unfortunately it was almost cold when it came... It’s really quite expensive for the restaurant and surroundings as it is...
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Cleanliness
Spotless
The hotel's cleanliness was generally appreciated with many areas described as spotless, though some areas reportedly needed a deep clean or refurbishment.
  • Kerry Jo C
    Kerry Jo C
    Sep 2023 5 contributions
    ...I asked if there was another area and was told that was set for dinner so asked a chair out of that room, which was also in need of a deep clean and not comfortable...
  • Clare C
    Clare C
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...In short, the conservatory needs a massive overhaul and clean!...
  • Mary Mariana Spencer
    Mary Mariana Spencer
    Aug 2023 463 contributions
    ...The rooms I would rate the lodge rooms 4 especially house keeping... Take a shower cap, house slippers, and women makeup cleaner tool kit...
  • MlCoop
    MlCoop
    Aug 2023 38 contributions
    ...The cinema room and grounds where just perfect...
  • GPJ
    GPJ
    Jul 2023 100 contributions
    ...We had two rooms in the main hotel, very clean & large toilets with bath...
  • Sonia brown
    Sonia brown
    Jun 2023 11 contributions
    Pure luxury in stunning surroundings...
  • ROB D
    ROB D
    May 2023 318 contributions
    ...Stay beautiful room and beautiful people who are running a wonderful hotel...
  • Juliet C
    Juliet C
    Mar 2023 2 contributions
    ...The grounds themselves are beautiful and well kept by the National Trust...
  • James R
    James R
    Dec 2022 69 contributions
    ...Amazing having access to a mini-fridge (max 4 bottles), bottle warmer, travel cot, changing mat, nappy bin, baby bath and steriliser. Both steriliser and Warner were different brands to our usual, so took us a little bit to decide if they were working properly... Grounds were beautiful with well signposted walks... The shower was under powered and could have been hotter...
  • Phil
    Phil
    Nov 2022 5 contributions
    ...Note to the chef when you burn the bun, and I mean incinerate, throw it in the bin do not serve it to a customer you charged £22...
  • bobsmum123
    bobsmum123
    Sep 2022 71 contributions
    ...The apartment we had was huge and spotlessly clean but a little shabby especially the bathroom...
  • 20JGOO
    20JGOO
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    ...The staff were polite and friendly, toilets were clean and it was a good quality afternoon tea...
  • Jo J
    Jo J
    Aug 2022 63 contributions
    ...Huge beds, crisp linen and huge beds... Clean tidy just limited people at a time but good system... We slept well and used the bath... Tidying up around us and not refilling foods...
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Service
Inconsistent
Feedback on service is mixed, with some praising the helpful and friendly staff, while others express dissatisfaction with poor training, disorganization, and slow service.
  • Paolo W
    Paolo W
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...But in particular the food and service was very poor. The food/drink staff were all very young and clearly had not been trained properly, they did not know what to do and were at time incompetent (dropping a tray of glasses over my 2 year old)... Side dishes that came 15 minutes after the mains... I could go on (to be fair after we complained they did refund all of the food for the meal)... Such a shame as the grounds are amazing and the reception staff were also very friendly and looked after us well...
  • peter keeling
    peter keeling
    Aug 2023 8 contributions
    We went for afternoon tea paid for by my son, or so I thought, I had to pay an extra £20 but that was ok. When we arrived we weren't shown to our table just pointed to, we ordered straight away and I ordered a glass of wine, we waited 20mins before our tray of sandwiches and cakes arrived, I then had to ask for our drinks again, when the tea arrived the waitress forgot the tea strainer, we had to ask for butter as it was forgotten, the sandwiches were very small, we had 2 slices of bread, each cut into 3 with filling, then the cakes were very small but the scones were fine, the staff had no idea of service, the table was very sticky and the cushion on my wife's chair was stained...
  • Will T
    Will T
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Food well over an hour 20 mins late when delivered food was not edible...
  • MlCoop
    MlCoop
    Aug 2023 38 contributions
    ...The most lovely, family orientated, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere hotel we had the pleasure of staying at. Firstly I can not recommend The Ickworth Hotel enough... Pros: The receptionist( Maddison) I believe her name was, couldn’t have been MORE helpful, she went above and beyond and our stay was made that extra big special because of her... The waiters/ waitress couldn’t have been more helpful, always ensuring everything was up to standard and the food ( breakfast in particular) was AMAZING!... Some areas where outdated and needed some TLC...
  • Mary Mariana Spencer
    Mary Mariana Spencer
    Aug 2023 463 contributions
    ...Value for money would say 4 out of 5 , service 4 out of 5 especially for the manager who went out of her way to do reception staff job on our arrival!... The rooms I would rate the lodge rooms 4 especially house keeping... Take a shower cap, house slippers, and women makeup cleaner tool kit... On your arrival take a map from the reception in case you want to walk around there are no maps in the rooms for the sites and walks... WiFi in the lodge 1 out of 5 but I think it’s because of the location so book the Ickworth hotel for better WiFi instead of the lodge if there is availability... There are a lot of families with kids and I have to say if you love kids and noise this doesn’t matter they are trying to play above our room was a family they kept running around but we decided to give them until 10PM and it all stopped everyone went to bed... Thanks to all the staff who served breakfast on 20th August 2023 we were very impressed by their warmth and attitude compared to dinner staff...
  • Katy H
    Katy H
    Aug 2023 6 contributions
    Afternoon tea - table service was great and staff helpful getting take away boxes for left overs but lemon and banana bread cakes were very average...
  • Clare C
    Clare C
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Table booked for lunch, arrived and surprised to see the cushions for the chairs were dirty and very badly ripped resulting in poor first impressions. Service, while pleasant, was very slow especially with our drinks order, had to reorder again with food order (it wasn’t busy) Lunch menu is also very limited... Naturally we complained and while we were offered replacement meals the damage was already done, birthday lunch ruined with the poor service, food and decor...
  • Alison D
    Alison D
    Jul 2023 3 contributions
    Unfortunately a poor quality afternoon tea. Inattentive staff, repeatedly had to ask for things such as cups and milk, dry sandwiches and coffee granules served instead of tea...
  • GPJ
    GPJ
    Jul 2023 100 contributions
    ...We had two rooms in the main hotel, very clean & large toilets with bath. The rooms had tea/coffee making facility but the only problem was milk for the tea & coffee was not provided in the room... The restaurant staff was also very helpful & they had special menues for kids...
  • LondonCurls_10
    LondonCurls_10
    Jun 2023 6 contributions
    ...We stayed in the Lodge which was a lovely 10mins walk from the main House or a short drive. The food in the restaurant was really nice, the staff were really friendly and helpful... We also hired bikes from the National Trust park and had a really great long bike ride - they were also brilliant when one of the bikes broke - driving out with a replacement and keeping in touch with us on the phone... The pool is small with a box of floats on the side for kids to use... And we had a few issues at breakfast on our last day and the staff dealt with it really proactively including providing a discount without us having to make a fuss... Overall, this had everything we needed for a lovely family break, we felt really looked after by the staff and I'd recommend it highly...
  • Keith G
    Keith G
    Mar 2023 5 contributions
    Our two night stay over the weekend 3/5 March with a family party of five adults,four children, and dog could not have been bettered. While the laid back culture and dog friendliness may not suit everybody, for us this well suited, and was backed by service with a smile throughout... We had rooms in the main hotel and Lodge, all three were roomy and well appointed...
  • Judefuz1
    Judefuz1
    Mar 2023 34 contributions
    ...This gorgeous building was once opulent, highly maintained, luxurious, cultured yet perfectly welcoming and with attentive service... Staff are all super young (zero wrong with that) and have clearly had poor training/no training, aren’t coordinated and lack enthusiasm which knowing this is a kid friendly hotel must suck as a paying resident... We’ve been to luxurious kids hotels ourselves where it’s all about fun and impeccable service and great surroundings and R+R and being made to feel special...
  • Mark B
    Mark B
    Feb 2023 8 contributions
    ...Having visited some years earlier.and really enjoyed our time there, we thought we'd spend our ruby wedding anniversary there, but sadly this place has declined in value for money and service. Having booked what we thought was dinner bed and breakfastl, we were told we'd only booked b & b and would have to pay for dinner separately... We'd been given an upgrade to a suite which was nice , but that's where the good service stopped... My wife ordered a chicken caesar salad, but when it arrived it was anything but... When ordering the mains we cancelled a chicken supreme @ £26 and ordered two burgers instead, so imagine our surprise when we're eating the burgers the chicken supreme turned up and the waitress was quite rude in saying 'do you want this then' , well No as we're already eating our burgers, so why would we need another main ?... The next day cooked English breakfasts were delivered 'luke warm' and the bacon was rank... If you're not going to serve 'cooked breakfasts' hot then don't bother...
  • Cheryl T
    Cheryl T
    Jan 2023
    On the hotel website they advertise afternoon tea for dogs. My daughter has two Boston Terriers so we booked for afternoon tea to celebrate her birthday for four adults and two dogs... However on arrival the staff had no knowledge of the booking... We were not allowed in the main tea room with the dogs and an employee in casual dress apologised for the missed booking and offered to set us up in a vacant side room... Thinking we would at least be getting a decent afternoon tea, we accepted... We were given a glass of complementary Prosecco as an apology... Bread was stale and dry on the very few, sparsely filled sandwiches, a pot of standard builder’s tea between two, which the girl serving spilt on the table...
  • Mike
    Mike
    Jan 2023 2 contributions
    ...It was a wonderful experience, the staff were first class, the food was great and the room we were in was perfect. I want to thank everyone involved especially Roberto and Zuzana our waitress... We cannot praise you enough, everyone who attended from our 18 year old to the 80 year old had a very good time and we look forward to visiting you again...
  • Lillie P
    Lillie P
    Dec 2022 10 contributions
    ...We are so grateful to the staff in the Four Bears Den who created a beautiful grotto in the room and organised so many lovely activities for the little one. Peppermint, (the Elf running the workshop) did a fantastic job of keeping her entertained and making sure she was comfortable the whole time...
  • Phil
    Phil
    Nov 2022 5 contributions
    ...Nice people on reception who were helpful when we found no tea or milk in the room... Note to the chef when you burn the bun, and I mean incinerate, throw it in the bin do not serve it to a customer you charged £22... Positive response from the apologetic nice lady in reception who waived our small drinks charge...
  • Roy
    Roy
    Oct 2022 3 contributions
    ...Always willing to help, accommodate or just chat with the little ones, they really are just lovely people and I can’t praise them enough... Thank you all at the Ickworth and see you again soon...
  • ivy1954
    ivy1954
    Oct 2022 10 contributions
    Today 6th October, we went to the hotel for a pre pandemic tea for 2. We had a lovely day, our waitress Lily couldn't do enough for us... She was polite, chatty & had a good sense of humour, certainly made us feel special...
  • bobsmum123
    bobsmum123
    Sep 2022 71 contributions
    ...Our biggest disappointment was the restaurant, the young staff are all lovely and helpful but the food is very ordinary and we had a very long wait between courses. We waited over half an hour for our breakfast and unfortunately it was almost cold when it came... The hotel caters very well for children and the staff all interacted with the little ones...
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Many guests appreciate the variety of amenities offered, like numerous activities, child-friendly facilities, and the beautiful grounds. Some guests, however, found some facilities, like the pool and changing rooms, to be substandard.
  • MlCoop
    MlCoop
    Aug 2023 38 contributions
    ...The most lovely, family orientated, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere hotel we had the pleasure of staying at. Firstly I can not recommend The Ickworth Hotel enough... The added extras really made it for us( I won’t spoil the surprise) they hotel really caters for children... Pros: The receptionist( Maddison) I believe her name was, couldn’t have been MORE helpful, she went above and beyond and our stay was made that extra big special because of her... The cinema room and grounds where just perfect... The deluxe room was lovely and a special treat... The waiters/ waitress couldn’t have been more helpful, always ensuring everything was up to standard and the food ( breakfast in particular) was AMAZING!...
  • Jonathan T
    Jonathan T
    Aug 2023 11 contributions
    ...My wife and I went with our 3 month old and would say this hotel is good for perhaps bringing toddlers and above as there’s quite a lot to do but not a baby... There is a lift to rooms but it gets busy during certain periods... Some positives: food was very good, and the hotel provided steriliser, bottler warmer and cooler for milk in the room...
  • GPJ
    GPJ
    Jul 2023 100 contributions
    A beautiful old house converted to a Hotel set in a massive acreage of estate; It's a very family friendly hotel & lots of activities for children. We had two rooms in the main hotel, very clean & large toilets with bath... The rooms had tea/coffee making facility but the only problem was milk for the tea & coffee was not provided in the room... The restaurant staff was also very helpful & they had special menues for kids... They also had a little theatre with films for kids... An ideal place to relax and have a peaceful holiday...
  • LondonCurls_10
    LondonCurls_10
    Jun 2023 6 contributions
    ...We stayed in the Lodge which was a lovely 10mins walk from the main House or a short drive. The food in the restaurant was really nice, the staff were really friendly and helpful... The Four Bears Den was a lovely creche to use for an hour or so... We also hired bikes from the National Trust park and had a really great long bike ride - they were also brilliant when one of the bikes broke - driving out with a replacement and keeping in touch with us on the phone... The pool is small with a box of floats on the side for kids to use... Overall, this had everything we needed for a lovely family break, we felt really looked after by the staff and I'd recommend it highly...
  • Sarah A
    Sarah A
    Jun 2023 4 contributions
    ...Trying to celebrate upcoming wedding with a cream tea which was all booked and paid for in advance...
  • Sonia brown
    Sonia brown
    Jun 2023 11 contributions
    Pure luxury in stunning surroundings... Food delicious and accommodation excellent... Would highly recommend the back massage too... Went as a wedding anniversary treat which didn’t disappoint...
  • Shinken1
    Shinken1
    Jun 2023 6 contributions
    ...Lovely large spacious rooms in the main building. The rooms in The Lodge are even better!... Seems to be great for families with lovely grounds...
  • ROB D
    ROB D
    May 2023 318 contributions
    ...The perfect time needed to have a bit of relaxation me time as well as the wonderful team at the treatment room who gave me a full body massage... Stay beautiful room and beautiful people who are running a wonderful hotel...
  • Jenna Marie
    Jenna Marie
    Apr 2023 2 contributions
    Great time at the Ickworth over the Easter holidays. Stunning grounds and the staff were so friendly and helpful... Went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and so much to do with the kids in and around the hotel...
  • Simon O
    Simon O
    Apr 2023 34 contributions
    We stayed here for 4 nights pre Easter. This is a family welcoming, fun hotel set in amazing grounds... Hire bikes and get around the grounds...
  • Juliet C
    Juliet C
    Mar 2023 2 contributions
    ...The beds, bedding and shower were poor quality and the entire hotel looked tired. There were some nice touches, like home baked biscuits left in a jar in the room and the staff were all fantastic... My toddler absolutely loved the swimming pool but I was very disappointed with the changing room facilities, again very tired... The grounds themselves are beautiful and well kept by the National Trust... I definitely wouldn't pay the prices it is now for what is offered...
  • Keith G
    Keith G
    Mar 2023 5 contributions
    ...There was plenty of choice for eating, the food itself was good, and the Kids especially loved the pancakes at breakfast. We had rooms in the main hotel and Lodge, all three were roomy and well appointed... Many happy hours were spent in the pool and walking the extensive gardens, and the adventure playground was a hit...
  • Lillie P
    Lillie P
    Dec 2022 10 contributions
    My partner and I visited the hotel with my goddaughter for the Elf work shop and afternoon tea, and the entire experience was completely magical and so much more than we expected. We are so grateful to the staff in the Four Bears Den who created a beautiful grotto in the room and organised so many lovely activities for the little one... Peppermint, (the Elf running the workshop) did a fantastic job of keeping her entertained and making sure she was comfortable the whole time...
  • James R
    James R
    Dec 2022 69 contributions
    ...The good stuff; Staff were absolutely lovely, friendly, helpful and welcoming. Room was a really good size... Amazing having access to a mini-fridge (max 4 bottles), bottle warmer, travel cot, changing mat, nappy bin, baby bath and steriliser... Sitting rooms with fireplace and pool were really nice... The crèche with included time a massive bonus!!... Grounds were beautiful with well signposted walks... The shower was under powered and could have been hotter... It was a real shame you have to go outside to get to the pool, which was probably a degree or two too cold for a baby to enjoy for long, but with heating bills, not surprised it wasn’t kept warmer... Certainly something all hotels are going to have to start thinking about...
  • Phil
    Phil
    Nov 2022 5 contributions
    ...We decided to upgrade to a superior room at a cost of £80. Room positives lovely view, large room and bathroom... Nice people on reception who were helpful when we found no tea or milk in the room... Pool is very nice in an outbuilding but ohhh the changing facilities so shabby more like a municipal pool than a rated hotel... Positive response from the apologetic nice lady in reception who waived our small drinks charge...
  • Roy
    Roy
    Oct 2022 3 contributions
    ...There’s loads to do from exploring the stunning grounds, to movie nights for the kids so that the grown ups can relax. Table Tennis, computer games, bike riding, tennis, football - what more do you want?... They have special events depending on when you go or you can just chill in the lounge and relax and read / play board games...
  • Cambridge Tour Guides
    Cambridge Tour Guides
    Oct 2022 38 contributions
    ...We only dropped in for coffee and cake (non residents welcome and made to feel very welcome!)... Being royally treated in the Hotel drawing room was a far more enjoyable experience... The hotel is family orientated and has a relaxed atmosphere... All the staff we spoke to were cheerful and helpful... We met Beth the hotel manager who went out of her way to see we were looked after... Excellent collection of paintings, including Titian, Hogarth and Gainsborough... The estate is huge with lots of walks... A great day out just a stones throw from Cambridge...
  • bobsmum123
    bobsmum123
    Sep 2022 71 contributions
    ...We stayed in the Lodge which is about 10 minutes walk from the main hotel... The hotel caters very well for children and the staff all interacted with the little ones... It’s really quite expensive for the restaurant and surroundings as it is...
  • 20JGOO
    20JGOO
    Sep 2022 7 contributions
    We went with our 7 month old for afternoon tea. Despite the grandeur, the place maintains a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere... The staff were polite and friendly, toilets were clean and it was a good quality afternoon tea...
  • Jo J
    Jo J
    Aug 2022 63 contributions
    ...Had a lovely overnight stay at hotel. Reception staff could do enough for us... We had adjoining rooms after bring upgraded... Huge beds, crisp linen and huge beds... We used the a pool several times which was great... Clean tidy just limited people at a time but good system... Even making making my daughter her first cocktail... We slept well and used the bath... Later we used spa facilities and had a lovely cre tea... A lovely hotel with lots available for you get children... Spa treatments and obviously the park... All worth a visit and will definetly be back...
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Vicki G wrote a review Dec 3
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Beautiful building with character and charm. I stayed for one night with friends. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and we were exceptionally well looked after by Katie. Nothing was too much trouble. We had a nice long, although slightly frosty walk around the grounds in the morning. I'd would highly recommend. Thankyou Katie, you really made our stay. 😊
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Mike L wrote a review Dec 2
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Went for a reunion meal and stayed with friends. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, especially Katie, James, and Roberto. Meal in the evening was lovely and food delicious. Breakfast equally so. Lovely walk in the grounds in the morning. Will definitely go back.. soon.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Good parking with overflow. Go into estate as you are going to NT Ixworth house.
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Eva G wrote a review Nov 2023
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Wonderful customer service at the cafe, my family and I were served by two lovely young girls - Grace and Jorja - who served us coffees. I also spoke to Michelle, I believe, who made sure I had everything I needed. Great food, friendly staff.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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BeeMan123456789 wrote a review Nov 2023
Old Windsor, United Kingdom6 contributions
Started off disappointing, finished with PUBIC HAIR IN PUDDING ☹ We were gifted Sunday Lunch and chose The Ickworth Hotel, which was a monumental disappointment. Sunday lunch at Ickworth Hotel DO NOT BOOK as the food was terrible, simply mediocre. Starter: I had chicken pate, basic presentation. Was a large piece of pate, tasted v cheap and it was definitely not made in house. We noted that the table next to us left at least half the pate and also commented on it to the waitress. If it is portion size you are after – great. However, it you want quality food that tastes remotely decent - this is definitely not for you. The toast had deliberate black burn lines, which actually left it tasting burnt and bitter, v unpleasant. You have to work at making food taste that bad. The vegetarian option was hummus, which came with over cooked carrots - no toast. Hummus tasted shop bought, with that sharp acidic taste of budget hummus. V disappointing. And why no toast / bread, makes no sense. Mains: I had the beef Sunday roast. Looked ok and came with cauliflower cheese. Reasonable presentation. Unfortunately, the beef was fairly tough, and I noted another couple struggling to cut their beef. Combination of blunt knife and tough beef? Whilst my top slice of beef was ok, the bottom slice was only gristle, unacceptable to serve, disgusting, indicating poor quality meat, see attached picture. My wife had a black rice dish dish, which she said was fairly boring, lots of soya sauce but lacked depth. After the main, the waitress re-laid the table for pudding. However, there was some food spilt (it happens) on the table in both our settings, which the waitress could not miss, she ignored and failed to clean when she laid the pudding table. We had to ask her to come back and wipe the table. Pudding: Unfortunately, this is where the meal really was a disaster. My wife had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. The cake was dry and on the plate was what looked like a catering/ dustpan brush bristle and under the cake was a large pubic hair, see attached picture. Gutted we were served a ‘special’ with extra helpings c/o the bristle and bodily hair, as it turned what should have been a very enjoyable meal out with my wife, into one of our worst restaurant experience to-date. Food made my wife feel v sick, and we complained accordingly. The head waiter offered us another voucher, which we declined, politely explaining that we did not want to subject ourselves to another meal in their establishment, given the bristle and pubic hair in the food. Whilst the Ickworth hotel has some oldy worldly charm, it could also be described as v dated and well worn, and restaurant area was cold for November. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
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Jane V wrote a review Nov 2023
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I was gifted Afternoon Tea for two which I was really looking forward to. The sandwiches and small cakes were fine but the scones were rock hard and virtually inedible. I did comment to the staff and was just told " sorry " . Fairly disappointed and wouldn't go back .
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OnAir530733 wrote a review Nov 2023
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Amazing stay the hotel staff were incredible, they all went above and beyond to make are stay perfect. We had such a good time we’ve booked again. So many things for children to do and all included in the stay. They have everything you need/forget for your little one.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
What lovely feedback - thank you so much. I am so glad that you had a great time with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back to Ickworth! Kindest regards Jane - Duty Manager
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alfie wrote a review Nov 2023
Sidmouth, United Kingdom5 contributions
Grubby and dangerous! DO NOT STAY HERE! We booked the stay for our 1yr olds birthday, we advised the hotel we had a 12month old in our party. We arrived and the lift was out of action (there is only 1 lift), for a hotel which is designed for families having 1 lift when there will be a high volume of prams and buggies… sun optimal. We got to our room and the kettle which we would use to make formulas was on the lowest shelf and easily accessible by a crawling 12mnth old. The room was incredibly grubby, and wasn’t a hygienic environment to make formula. The bathroom was filthy! I actually showered in the swimming block as it was cleaner! The furniture in the room was very dated for the hotel theme, however had been ‘repaired’ numerous time and the bed squeaked every time you moved on it made very loud noises and woke out 12mnth old through out the night! The final straw, we sat on the bed to change our child and the bed actually collapsed, with our child on it!!! It hit my foot upon the collapse! They offered to upgrade us to a new room. We decided it wasn’t safe and went home that afternoon
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you Mr Harvey for taking the time to leave your feedback. I do apologise that you encountered some issues during your stay with us. Our lift had a malfunction that morning and the engineer was called immediately. We do absolutely appreciate how inconvenient this is, we rely on this quick access to our upper floors. As you can appreciate with such an old building, we are unable to change anything structurally and therefore we could never add an additional lift. We are however always happy to store buggies and help with luggage. Whilst we are family friendly, we do rely on parents to maintain the safety of their children as you would at home. As a secondary option we could have removed the kettle etc and prepared your beverages and formula for you - we are happy to accommodate anything that makes the situation easier for you. Although the broken wooden slat of the bed was repaired immediately, I understand that an alternative room was offered. I am sorry that you felt you couldn't stay with us. Our Duty Management are always available to discuss any dissatisfaction and rectify issues as they may arise. I will highlight your concerns with regards to cleanliness to our Housekeeping Manager. Should you wish to elaborate on any specifics please do contact us via the email below. Assuring you of our best attention. Kindest regards Jane - Duty Manager info@ickworthhotel.co.uk
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tiberius_nero wrote a review Nov 2023
London141 contributions
Afternoon tea (not hotel stay) They say you only get one chance to make a first impression and unfortunately, this wasn’t great. The food and service were excellent, but the side room felt like a nursery with two families unable to control their kids. The shouting, running around, crawling under tables, constant turning on/off of the lights, destroyed the romantic afternoon birthday treat with my wife I had hoped for. I realise that some of this is beyond the control of Ickworth Hotel, but there are plenty of other places that will be pleased to accept our £90
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Duty Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Ickworth Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you Sir for taking the time to let us know how your experience at Ickworth was. We are very much a family hotel and to that effect there will most often be families, children and dogs enjoying their time with us. I do apologise that the distractions from our other guests detracted from your special occasion. Should you wish to visit Ickworth again please do discuss your preferences with us and we can suggest a more suitable day and time to enjoy a more ambient experience with us. I am so glad that the food and service were excellent, I will extend your compliments to our Restaurant Team. Kindest regards Jane - Duty Manager
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Jessica F wrote a review Oct 2023
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I haven’t a bad thing to say about this experience. We stayed just one night for dinner but the service was exceptional, we ordered a Malbec and our server, Matthew, was extremely nice and welcoming. The rooms were spotless and cozy, with a good supply of towels etc. Well worth our money and we’ll be coming again!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Jessica Thank you for your lovely feedback - I will be sure to let Matthew know! We look forward to welcoming you back to Ickworth again in the future. With kindest regards Jane - Duty Manager
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Sian D wrote a review Oct 2023
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A special birthday break for my mother & her first trip away after a difficult couple of years. We have had a wonderful couple of days at the lovely Ickworth hotel. Initially we were not given the twin room I had specifically requested but I was very impressed by the customer service to rectify the issue. Jane, the duty manager was extremely efficient & kind in her effort to resolve the issue and generously compensated us for the error. Subsequently we spent a very comfortable night in a room suitable for my mother’s needs. Indeed all the reception staff are very friendly & helpful. Comments have been made that the hotel is a bit tired & indeed some parts are. However this makes it quite quirky & gives character. Most importantly the rooms are immaculately clean and comfortable with the most amazing bathrooms with huge baths to relax in. It is when you think about it quite an experience to stay in a stately home that not so long ago was a family home with so much history. There are amazing views across the garden and grounds of Ickworth House and admission to the house & grounds is included in your stay & well with a visit. Would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind review. As you say, the room requirement was incorrect initially but I am so glad we were able to rectify this with a complimentary upgrade to a room that accommodated your needs. Thank you also for appreciating the fact that Ickworth is very old, steeped in history and consequently does have its 'quirks'! The estate is just beautiful and I am so glad that you were able to take a tour of the House whilst you were with us. Regards to your Mother and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Assuring you of our best attention. Jane - Duty Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ickworth Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Ickworth Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Suffolk Escape Academy (3.6 miles), The Evidence Room (2.8 miles), and Abbeygate Cinema (2.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Ickworth Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at The Ickworth Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Ickworth Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Ickworth Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Ickworth Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Francela Restaurant, Cheers Restaurant, and Maison Bleue Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Ickworth Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Is The Ickworth Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Horringer.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Ickworth Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at The Ickworth Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does The Ickworth Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.