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The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Thetford with free parking

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Thetford

At The Olde Windmill Inn, you'll be 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Richmond Park Golf Club and 8.1 km (5 mi) from Watton Clock Tower. Highlights at this inn include 3 bars/lounges and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, wedding services and luggage storage. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Thetford inn include Swaffham Museum and Market Square.
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What's nearby

  • Richmond Park Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Watton Clock Tower - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Swaffham Museum - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Swaffham Golf Club - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 12 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Brandon Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Market Cross - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪East Garden Chinese - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Olde Windmill Inn

Inn in Thetford with free parking
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Olde Windmill Inn also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Thetford inn.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
The Olde Windmill Inn offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: GBP 5 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Olde Windmill Inn?

The Olde Windmill Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Olde Windmill Inn?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Windmill Inn on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$165.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Yep, The Olde Windmill Inn has a free self car park.

Is The Olde Windmill Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Olde Windmill Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Olde Windmill Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

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

Lovely quiet area

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Partha

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