Ickworth Estate & Anglesey Abbey

We are lucky enough to have two impressive National Trust properties just a short 15 minute drive from the hotel; Ickworth Estate in Suffolk and Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire.

Ickworth Estate

Ickworth Estate is an Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand new all-weather path to enjoy, Ickworth is the perfect place to get back to nature. Discover formal gardens, pleasure grounds, rolling Suffolk landscape and woodlands all which invite gentle strolls, long walks, runs, bike rides and picnics.

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Anglesey Abbey

A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape in to a stunning Jacobean-style house with gardens and a watermill. 

At the age of 30, the future Lord Fairhaven began to create his first home. Wanting to inspire and surprise visitors, he created a spectacular garden with planting for all seasons and a cosy house in which to entertain. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.

Inside Anglesey Abbey today find fine furnishings, books, paintings, silver and rare clocks which give a feeling of opulence. Outside, an impressive 46 hectares (114 acres) of manicured gardens, informal gardens and parkland. 

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