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The Round House

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, Suffolk | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at The Round House, with woodburner, television, sofas and armchairs, and a curved outer wall, Suffolk
Fairy lake and the surrounding woodland on the Ickworth Estate, near The Round House, Suffolk

The Round House

Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.

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The sitting room at The Round House, with woodburner, television, sofas and armchairs, and a curved outer wall, Suffolk
Fairy lake and the surrounding woodland on the Ickworth Estate, near The Round House, Suffolk
The exterior of The Round House, a rotunda cottage with a portico over a patio and large, lawned garden, surrounded by trees, Suffolk
An aerial view of The Round House and its garden, in a woodland glade on the Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
The entrance hall at The Round House, Suffolk
The sitting room at The Round House, with sofas and armchairs, and a curved outer wall, Suffolk
The shower room on the ground floor of The Round House, Suffolk
The kitchen at The Round House, Suffolk
The dining area at The Round House, Suffolk
The open-plan kitchen and dining room at The Round House, Suffolk
The first-floor hallway at The Round House, Suffolk
One of the double bedrooms at The Round House, with curved outer wall at The Round House, which has an en-suite bathroom, Suffolk
The en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath at The Round House, Suffolk
The twin bedroom at The Round House, with curved outer wall, Suffolk
One of the double bedrooms at The Round House, with a curved outer wall, Suffolk
Looking through the woodland at the conical roof of The Round House, with cylindrical, red-bricked chimney in the centre, Suffolk
The portico, covered patio and garden lawn at The Round House, Suffolk
The large, lawned garden with outdoor dining furniture at The Round House, Suffolk
The outbuildings, storing the washing machine and tumble dryer, at The Round House, Suffolk
The outbuilding with washing machine and tumble dryer at The Round House, Suffolk
The exterior of The Round House in the evening, Suffolk
The Round House, peeking through the surrounding woodland, Suffolk
Looking up at the edge of the curved roof of The Round House, Suffolk
An aerial view of The Round House, with the Ickworth Estate House and parkland in the background, Suffolk
A woodland trail near The Round House, Suffolk
The grassy parkland at the Ickworth Estate, with The Rotunda in the background, Suffolk
St Mary's Church, in the Ickworth Estate parkland, Suffolk
The Rotunda and Italianate garden at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
The Italianate garden, with lawns and manicured hedges, on the Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
The Rotunda and Italianate garden at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    010045

    Nestling in an enchanting woodland glade close to Fairy Lake, is this fable-like rotunda cottage. A mini, more folky version of the nearby Ickworth rotunda, it was originally used as a shooting lodge and then a gamekeeper's cottage. Inside, it’s deceptively spacious and can accommodate up to six people and two dogs. Circular shaped rooms give it a real cosy feel, especially when the log-burner crackles in the living room. 

    Although you’ll be tucked away in a sheltered setting, the main house, Italianate gardens and sweeping parklands are all within a stone’s throw. Explore the extensive hiking, running and cycling trails that wrap around the estate and head to Porters Lodge dog friendly outdoor café for lunch.

    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
    • Bike storage, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Countryside, available
    • Woodland, available
    • Trails, available

    Utilities: The outside store houses the washing machine and tumble dryer facilities and provides ample space for secure bicycle and equipment storage.

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Heritage Open Days 2025

This cottage is opening for the Heritage Open Days festival this year - visit the festival website to find out more.

Heritage Open Days 2025 

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture offering free access to heritage events and activities across England. Heritage Open Days 2025 takes place between 12 and 21 September, and during that time some National Trust holiday cottages are opened up for a day or more for you to explore and enjoy. This year, discover The Bothy in Powis Castle's gardens, extraordinary Portland House - an Art Deco villa on the Dorset coast, Thorington Hall in Sussex and more. Visit the Heritage Open Days website to find out more and find open days in your area. Image: Thorington Hall, Suffolk

An aerial view of Thorington Hall on the right and Thorington Lodge on the left, Suffolk

Book together

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

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

Ickworth Gardens House, Suffolk 

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, Suffolk 

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, Suffolk 

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, Suffolk 

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 Ickworth

Ickworth Estate 

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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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

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.

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

Explore the parkland at Ickworth 

Explore the parkland at Ickworth, encircled with layers of history, landscape and classic architecture. Enjoy space, freedom and inspiring views as you wander at your leisure.

Two women walking down a path. One is pushing a stroller with two babies in.

Visiting the garden at Ickworth 

Ickworth's garden was the first of its kind in the UK. Designed for privacy, space and freedom, it's a distillation of the gardens of classical Italy given an individual English touch.

Couple walking down in the Victorian Border in Ickworrth's Italianate garden

Visiting Ickworth with the family 

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

Family Exploring the Rotunda

Walking at Ickworth Estate 

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

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

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