Overview

The Ickworth is a beautiful stately manor located amid lush greenery, fields, and trees in the Suffolk countryside. The manor is conveniently located near the bustling city of London. The Ickworth offers a variety of rooms suited to guests, ranging from Classic Rooms providing cosy comfort to the Butler’s Quarters offering complete privacy.

Activities

The hotel offers a range of activities and services to help guests relax and unwind. Guests can enjoy the 15-metre indoor swimming pool, open daily for all ages. For those looking for ultimate relaxation, the hotel also offers treatments with Ishga’s seaweed-based products, including massages and facials. Little ones can join in the fun too, with a range of treatments suitable for children aged three plus.

The hotel offers a complimentary 90-minute session per night’s stay at the Four Bears Den, an Ofsted-registered kids club for children aged 3 months to 8 years. The Den offers daily sessions and seasonal family activities such as cookery school, mocktail making, and nature walks.

For parents who want some time alone, the hotel provides complimentary video monitors and babysitting services for a supplementary fee. The hotel also has an onsite cinema that screens daily family-friendly movies with popcorn.

Food

The hotel offers two dining spaces – the informal Conservatory and the more traditional Frederick’s. Both spaces have the same menu, which features seasonal dishes from local suppliers that cater to everyone’s taste buds. Families with children can enjoy a variety of games such as Dobble and Bugaboo Giraffe highchairs, along with a children’s menu designed to please even the fussiest of eaters. Pureed food is also available for little ones.

Afternoon tea is a must-have experience for guests at the hotel. They can sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious selection of sweet and savory treats, along with homemade scones served with jam and clotted cream. Children also have their menu, and even pets are not left out, with the hotel offering the Waggy Tails Tea for four-legged friends.

Sunday lunch is a special occasion that brings families together, and the hotel’s selection of roast dinners showcases the very best of seasonal meat and produce, served with all the trimmings.

Accommodation

The hotel offers a variety of accommodations suitable for families and groups of various sizes. The Butler’s Quarters is a three-bedroom retreat that can sleep up to eight people. It is located a short walk from the hotel and features a private walled garden and reserved parking.

The Lodge Three Bedroom Apartment is an excellent choice for large families or group holidays, with three bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchenette. The Lodge Two Bedroom Suite is perfect for couples or those with older children and features a master bedroom and twin or bunk beds for children.

The self-contained Apartment is suitable for up to four adults or two adults and three children and features a comfortable double bedroom and a twin or bunk room.

Finally, the Attic Room offers a cozy space on the top floor of the hotel with room for two children’s beds or cots and an ensuite bathroom. The hotel provides all the necessary equipment for families with young children, including bottle sterilizers, nappy bins, and baby monitors, ensuring their stay is comfortable and stress-free.

Nearby

Visitors to Suffolk and the surrounding areas have a wide range of activities to choose from. Nature trails, wildlife parks, museums, and art galleries are just a few examples of the many ways to spend one’s time in this region.

Summary

The hotel offers accommodations suitable for families and groups, a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, and treatments boasting Ishga’s seaweed-based treatments. Two dining spaces with the same menu are available. Activities in the area include nature trails, wildlife parks, museums, and art galleries.