Ickworth Keeper's Cottage

Escape city life in this Victorian cottage set on the Ickworth estate and surrounded by farmland.

Guests

8

Bedrooms

4

Number of dogs welcome

0

Reference

010051

Acorn rating

3What's this

Ickworth Keeper's Cottage is a secluded semi-detatched Victorian farmhouse located on the 1800-acre Ickworth estate. The building started life as a dairy and boasts an open fire in the sitting room.  

Take advantage of the cottage’s large garden and enjoy an alfresco lunch while the children enjoy running around in a safe play environment. Later, explore further into the sweeping Ickworth estate, there are plenty of places to enjoy a game of hide and seek as well as miles of hiking, running and cycling trails.. 

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.

• Cot & high chair, available
• Fridge, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, available
• Television, available
• WiFi, available
• Garden, available
• Microwave, available
• Freezer, available
• Washing machine, available
• Telephone, available
• DVD, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• BBQ, not available

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall, utility room, lavatory, kitchen/diner, bedroom with 5' double, large sitting room with open Victorian fireplace.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (1 twin, 1 double with 6' double which can be a twin on request and en-suite shower room, 1 double with 5' bed) bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Gas central heating.

Parking: For up to three cars in an area adjacent to the cottage.

Garden: An enclosed private garden with a large lawn and borders.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Celebrations: For larger celebrations, this cottage can be internally linked to Carpenter's Cottage next door, to become a large six bedroom house sleeping a total of 12 people.

Storage: Cycle storage provided. 

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to all National Trust properties during the period of their stay.  Full details in the confirmation email upon booking.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please note: The house is set within parkland which may be grazed by livestock - please ensure all gates are closed.

The cottage is close to a working farm where the park sheep are penned and handled. Lambing time is usually March/April.

The approach drive passes a pond which is a short distance from the cottage and is unfenced so children must be supervised. 

The cottage can be linked to neighbouring Carpenter's Cottage therefore sleeping a total of 12 people.

Having a celebration? We’re pleased that you’re using one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests, we’d like to have a chat. We’d be grateful if you could complete the group booking form at the bottom of the page and send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk so that we can ensure the day is right for you.