The Ickworth Hotel & Spa

Location

Building site ...room tired scruffy

Setting.. lovely building in a beautiful park setting. Comfy bed. Attentive staff. Tranquil sitting room.

The conservatory will be even more delightful once the renovation is finished. Not over keen on dogs in eating areas

Brilliant breakfast with a good choice. Meals are also excellent. We access to the grounds all day including in the evening.

There wasn’t anything we disliked.

Walking up the grand front entrance of this magnificent imposing building we were greeted with friendly, polite and knowledgeable staff. The room 'The Grand Tour' had stunning views over the Itallienite garden. The suite had a large comfortable bed, 3 piece suite and large bathroom. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff - we needed a fridge to store our medication in and within minutes one had been brought up to the room. The restaurant staff greeted us with a smile and friendly conversation, the spa treatments were sublime we went back for more. It is a family hotel and it was lovely to see all the special extras available for those travelling with families. The grounds and complimentary entrance to Ickworth House and gardens provided us with lots to do.

Very much a family hotel - glorious NT building - soaring ceilings, ornate plasterwork and a splendid staircase - fabulous modern art - loved the ambience and charming staff. Grown up drawing room and another where small people can play The grounds are a delight and the opportunities to be "do something outside" are well catered for. As a child free visitor opted for a later dinner - which was very good and breakfast too did not disappoint. I arrived to learn room had been upgraded - thank you and it did not disappoint - top floor - lovely outlook - bright light and spacious - very comfortable -spacious bathroom - made me smile - who can resist a comfy chair on which to sit and dry their toes - very country house but with all the necessities of modern life.

The hotel is situated on National Trust Estate. The grounds are large and well maintained with plenty of different walks to enjoy. The hotel is family friendly. The food is excellent with options for every dietry needs. I was lucky to be upgraded for my visit. I had a wonderful massage and would recommend to others.

The swimming pool is located outside the hotel building with limited changing facilities. I didn't use the pool in the end, as I wasn't sufficiently organised to account for the lack of changing rooms in the pool area. Staff told me they had plans to extend the pool facilities to include changing and other spa treatments, such as a sauna and steam room.