Overview
An idyllic country house escape designed with families in mind. Part of the iconic Luxury Family Hotel (LFH) group, The Ickworth is a masterpiece of Italian-inspired architecture which is equal parts charming and comfortable. Set in over 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland waiting to be explored, tiny travellers are encouraged to be curious and chase adventures in the Walled Garden, woodland trails and Fairy playground. Spend family time splashing together in the indoor pool, and enjoy leisurely family bike rides. And when it’s time for a well deserved break, make full use of the 2 hours complimentary daily childcare to indulge in a spa treatment, sip champagne in the gardens, laugh over a candlelit dinner or curl up with a good book. Post baby bedtimes are yours for the taking, too, with baby monitoring systems available throughout the hotel, or if you’d rather, babysitters are available upon request
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Nearest station
The closest train station is Bury St Edmunds (a 12 minute drive away)
Best time to visit
Book a spring break and watch nature in full force as flowers bloom before your eyes, or enjoy an autumn getaway when the leaves turn gold and magical, misty mornings set in. In November, the National Trust illuminate the estate with an enchanting light show.
Favourite room
If you’re seeking separate sleeping spaces, head for the two bedroom Hervey Suite
Staying with tiny tots? Avoid the Lodge as it’s a walk from the main hotel
Nearby
Enjoy a complimentary pass to explore the Ickworth National Trust during your stay, or pop to Jimmy’s Farm where the children can meet the animals. An hour’s drive from the city of Cambridge and Colchester Zoo, and just a few miles north is the Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park of West Stow, with family activities, nature trails, farm animals, living history events and galleries
Price
From £120 p/night in low season and £170 p/night in high season
Travelling with furry friends? There is an additional charge of £25 per dog per night, but four legged companions are treated with just as much love as their humans! All of the Luxury Family Hotel locations have fantastic outdoor dog washing stations, and each doggy visitor also receives a very warm welcome with their very own bowl, cosy bed, tennis ball, and tasty treats upon arrival
Meet the family...
Rebecca
Parent to Tiny Travellers aged 5 & 3
During our stay, we were entitled to 90 minutes free childcare per night, per child. We were amazed by the staff, and also, the stuff - they had huge amounts of dressing up gear and crafts for all ages, plus outside of Kids Club hours, ran family activity sessions such as biscuit decorating that everyone could enjoy together, which I thought was really nice. The family friendly facilities are almost endless - there is so much to enjoy at all times, for all different ages
Worth waking the baby for
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West Stow Country Park
Just a few miles away, West Stow Country Park is brimming with family activities, including nature trails, farm animals, and living history events at the reconstructed Anglo Saxon village
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Jimmy's Farm
Build woodland dens, bounce on giant air pillows, clamber and climb around the adventure playground and meet over 100 species of animal at Jimmy’s Farm
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Wizard Balloons
Make the trip one to remember with a magical hot air balloon flight, taking in the rural sunset views across Suffolk – launching just 5 minutes from the hotel
