The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5 star property

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Executive Double Room | Terrace/patio
3 bars/lounges
Property grounds
Children's play area - outdoor
Children's area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
$97
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Place, Richmond Park Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Watton Clock Tower
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Swaffham Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Double Room

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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. 197 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 292 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carmel, Hoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Corvette

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Can't be faulted

I am reluctant to give too much credit, in case I can't get in in the future but it is only fair to give the honest critique - it was FAB ! The staff team were young, friendly and enthusiastic, keen to please; ably led by Ben. The room was GREAT and the breakfast was fullsome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in my room mild around shower Told staff who were disinterested in my complaint
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Wonderful find

Our stay at the old windmill was excellent the food was great and very delicious. Our room was comfortable and very clean, The Old Windmill was warm and very friendly. Would definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

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

Lovely quiet location - beautiful country pub

Beautiful quiet location, Plenty of space outside on the patio and also inside . Staff were friendly and welcoming. Parking was very good with an over fill carpark. Food was very good and breakfast was good value and very nice, If anything, the bedrooms were a little on the small side and rooms need a bit of freshening up. All in All we were very happy with our stay and would certainly go again,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

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

Wonderful Gem.

Very friendly & helpful staff al round.Nothing was to much trouble.Comfy room nice choice on menu & great Woodforde ales. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Room

The room was a good size the bathroom was clean but there were spiders in there and also in the bedroom when lying on the bed you could see cobwebs. On the other hand the food was good pub food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff welcoming friendly helpful polite. Room de luxe spacious clean , good bathroom with shower , laundry clean. Restaurant extensive menu , good service. Breakfast good selection next morning great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Carol

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

Lovely quiet area

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Partha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025