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The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Daily English breakfast for a fee
Fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $81
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Place, Swaffham Leisure Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Swaffham Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5-star Thetford inn with 3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room are available at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include wedding services and a garden.
The Olde Windmill Inn offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the inn's 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly inn also offers an arcade/game room, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Olde Windmill Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Olde Windmill Inn Thetford
Olde Windmill Thetford
Olde Windmill Inn
Olde Windmill
The Olde Windmill Inn Inn
The Olde Windmill Inn Thetford
The Olde Windmill Inn Inn Thetford

The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 301 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely pub and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place, gorgeous views and friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, friendly staff and locals. Beautiful room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was 1st Class. Service excellent and food of the highest standard possible. Very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ample room space. Pub on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Staff & service
Nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Olde windmill inn

Nice surrounding next to wooded area .Friendly helpful staff .Clean and comfy room.Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely looking outside & inside lovely friendly & helpful staff will try go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and spotless room, great breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Only one night but would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Great breakfast. Spacious quiet room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rural location but convenient for visiting friends in Watton.Comfortable room and nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Corvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms could do with more maintenance but overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, easy parking, quiet, nice room, food was fantastic, I will return again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean and comfortable the food was delicious very friendly staff lovely place to stay would recommend it to everyone. x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing look forward to going year on year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice property, stayed in room 5 which is above the music room, with a band playing until 11
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cleo

Overnight stay

Staff were really really helpful. Food excellent in bar. Had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting great for day sightseeing trips peaceful and great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice and the staff very helpful Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay, in a spacious room with a clean en-suite. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good bar and nice food. Here for overnight stay en-route and would definitely return and maybe for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great stay.

We had a lovely 3 nights at the Olde Windmill, meals were great, especially the breakfast and staff very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere and excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The Olde Windmill Inn is a little Gem nestled in the countryside. Food and service was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, restaurant and food excellent. Accommodation very adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024