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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Ickworth Gardens House

The brick exterior of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Exterior view of Gardens House, Suffolk | © National Trust / Mike Henton
Interior sitting room of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The gardens at Ickworth Gardens House, Suffolk

Ickworth Gardens House

An idyllic stay on the Ickworth estate with a lakeside garden and homely interior.

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Interior sitting room of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The gardens at Ickworth Gardens House, Suffolk
The brick exterior of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Interior kitchen of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Interior double bedroom of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
A large interior double bedroom at Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The garden of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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The gardens at Ickworth Gardens House, Suffolk
The gardens at Ickworth Gardens House, Suffolk
The Italianate garden, with lawns and manicured hedges, on the Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
The Rotunda and Italianate garden at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
The Rotunda and Italianate garden at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
St Mary's Church, in the Ickworth Estate parkland, Suffolk
An aerial view of the Ickworth Estate parkland, with the Rotunda, St Mary’s Church and River Linnet in the distance, Suffolk

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An idyllic stay on the Ickworth estate with a lakeside garden and homely interior.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    010046

    Peeping through the mulberry trees, right on the edge of the lake sits this three bedroom house. It nestles in the heart of the 1800 acre Ickworth estate, alongside its walled gardens and fluffy wildflower meadows. It was once lived in by the head gardener of the estate, and now makes the perfect lakeside retreat, complete with classic furnishings and an open fire. Its highlight though, is its two private gardens; one filled with shrubs and espaliered fruit trees and the other backing onto the lake. 

    You’ll have direct access to the parklands, Italianate gardens and Ickworth's impressive Rotunda. Follow the well-marked hiking, running and cycling trails that wrap around the estate. Many events take place here throughout the year, from guided walks to craft workshops, so be sure to see what’s on.

    Surrounded by countryside with 1,000 years of history to explore, Bury St Edmunds offers visitors award-winning restaurants, fantastic shopping, annual festivals, and a great day out for families. From the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral, and historic ruins of the 11th century Abbey of St Edmund, to the artisan, independent shops surrounding the medieval grid of the town centre.

    Further afield visit the ancient university town of Cambridge, only 40 minutes away, take to the water and explore the city by punting tours and relax in the green spaces of one of the many parks. For a day trip, discover the varied and picturesque coastline on the Suffolk Coast. A chance to see the flourishing wildlife which makes Suffolk its home and plenty of walks taking in the beautiful views.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Close to water, available
    • Countryside, available
    • Trails, available
    • 3 hours from London, available

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There are five holiday cottages in the 1,800 acres of parkland on the Ickworth Estate.

The exterior of The Round House, a rotunda cottage with a portico over a patio and large, lawned garden, surrounded by trees, Suffolk

The Round House 

Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate. Sleeps six, dog friendly.

The brick exterior of Gardens House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Ickworth Gardens House 

A lakeside house next to the walled garden in the middle of the Ickworth Estate. Sleeps six, dog friendly.

The exterior of Horringer Park Gates, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Horringer Park Gates 

A Grade II-listed gatehouse on the edge of the Ickworth Estate. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

The garden at Keeper's Cottage, Ickworth, Suffolk

Ickworth Keeper's Cottage 

A semi-detatched Victorian farmhouse with a large garden on the Ickworth Estate. Sleeps eight. Can be booked with the neighbouring cottage, Carpenters Cottage, for up to 12 guests.

The cosy sitting room at Carpenters Cottage, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Carpenters Cottage 

A spacious, semi-detatched cottage, tucked away from the crowds on the Ickworth Estate. Sleeps four. Can be booked with the neighbouring cottage, Ickworth Keeper's Cottage, for up to 12 guests.

Things to see and do at the Ickworth Estate

The rotunda sits in the middle of the picture with a path leading towards the bottom with round bushes lined up either side. there are tall green trees on the far left and right of the image with a blue sky overhead
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Ickworth Estate 

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Partially open today
Two girls play Jenga together in the Walled Garden at Ickworth
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Visiting Ickworth with the family 

There are loads of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover Ickworth Estate this summer. However you choose to spend your day with us, your adventure starts here.

A long path lined with clipped yew balls leads the eye to a huge, round stone mansion
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Explore the house at Ickworth 

Discover the house and the treasures collected by the flamboyant 4th Earl of Bristol at Ickworth, a magnificent Italianate palace in the heart of Suffolk.

Three walkers in silhouette enjoy an evening stroll at Ickworth during a spring evening
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Activity

Walking at Ickworth Estate 

With over 1,800 acres of parkland to explore, find a trail that suits you.

Exploring the area

View of the house from the South Lawn at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 

Jacobean-style house with gardens and watermill

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
A close up of a Four-spotted Chaser dragonfly on a reed at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire
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Place

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 

The National Trust's oldest nature reserve, and England's most famous fen

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
Lavenham Guildhall, Suffolk
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Lavenham Guildhall 

One of the most spectacular timber framed buildings of medieval England at the heart of village life

Sudbury, Suffolk

Fully open today
Pink roses in the garden at Melford Hall
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Melford Hall 

An eclectic home, with stories of naval exploits and Beatrix Potter set in picturesque gardens.

Sudbury, Suffolk

Closed now

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