We have visited Ickworth Hotel 3 times now and have never been disappointed! The staff are extremely attentive without being over bearing, the facilities are very good for all age groups ( we have children ranging from 3 yrs to 12 yrs) and the atmosphere is relaxed. The hotel food is amazing both for children and adults. For the children the menu is extensive and appropriate. If however there is anything in particular that you require which is not on the menu, the staff are more than willing to provide it. Frederick's restaurant is superb and gives the adults the opportunity to have some child free time in relative luxury and the chance to enjoy some excellent food and wines. The surroundings of the hotel are stunning and the history of Ickworth House make the property particularly special. The extra entertainment provided by the hotel for children ( party/disco entertainers, sports coaches etc) make the stay exciting and memorable and leave no time for the children to be bored!

We stayed one night at the hotel and also dined there on New Years Eve. On arrival we were upgraded to a two bedroom appartment in the Dower House which was incredibly spacious and comfortable and suited us very well as we had dogs with us. We had the 6 course set dinner and it was superb. The whole thing ran very smoothly with just the right amount of time between courses and the staff were unbelievably helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they even found time to chat. In the morning despite having little or no sleep they were on duty with a smile and bending over backwards to please everyone. It is the perfect place to go for a break with dogs as the walking is fabulous.

We stayed one Easter holiday for 1 night and really enjoyed ourselves. On arrival it feels like a huge stately home. Our room was huge and very stylish overlooking the front. Our girls were 5 and 7 and we loved the games room, the pool, the grounds were completely stunning full of daffodils and we cycled all around and visited the National Trust next door and the beautiful house. We thoroughly enjoyed Fredericks. The baby listening worked really well and us adults had a well deserved delicious dinner together. It is very expensive, but a real treat for exhausted parents!

Food and facilities at the Ickworth are both excellent. The staff is also attentive and friendly. The one thing to check in advance is your room location. The Mussenden room should be avoided - it is at the front of the building and so suffered from the noise of various deliveries in the early morning. And worst of all, it is over the kitchen and permanently smelled of cooked meat!