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The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Thetford with free parking

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Enjoy meals in a shaded outdoor dining area surrounded by lush greenery.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery, near a charming outdoor dining area.
Enjoy drinks and socialize in a warm, inviting setting with a selection of beverages and comfortable seating.
Children can play on the climbing frame, slide, and bridge in this shaded playground area.
Escape to a serene cabin-style retreat surrounded by nature.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Richmond Park Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Oxburgh Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Double Room

Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a desk with a telephone.

Executive Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a framed picture above.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Market Square - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Oxburgh Hall - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 23 min drive - 26.8 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
  • ‪McTaggarts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬7 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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Windmill Inn on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$161.69, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 269 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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Fabulous

Every member of staff that we interacted with were helpful, friendly and courteous. The room was lovely and so was breakfast. Very dog friendly. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Road Trip

Amazing. Expected just a room with en-suite, but we had a small apartment. Excellent and comfortable. Had dinner also excellent. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only negative is the WiFi connection is somewhere between poor and none
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

Nev

Business traveller
Quiet comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay again at the Windmill. Dinner was superb. Room was quiet and well cared for. Like many places it could do with a spruce up but the quality of service and wonderful environment make up for any minor blemishes. Food was amazing. We were staying for St Val’s night and thought it might affect our stay but it was a delicious dinner. Whenever I see a lot of options on a menu I’m concerned the quality might be mediocre. Not here. The quality of the cooking always seems to have been excellent whenever we’ve visited.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Give it a go

Great place to stay or just visit for the evening. You have to see it to believe it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

r.webb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful find in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

A little bit of the old world

Excellent one night stay. Beautiful place, beautiful surroundings and peace and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Charles

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

Two nights away

All round very as described in the information we were given staff very helpful food very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Loved our short stay - Excellent!

Lovely pub, great food, great rooms, excellent value and dog friendly. What's not to like? A huge "thank you" to everyone we met, who made me, my son and my pup so welcome. Thank you for "the doggy ploughmans!" We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for the price

Staying for a weekend with our dog to visit family whilst we found the room comfortable it was rather dated and dreary with little natural light. Also there were at least 5 cats living at the pub and so hanging around the building such that we had to be very wary with our dog as he loves to chase them. The restaurant food and service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second visit and again will take away food memories
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spent a week here was really nice excellent service all staff very professional and cheerful.Food fantastic well done to the chefs. Made a great base to explore Norfolk which we did.would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR

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

My stay in the country

The reception and generl service wa excellent The room we had was ideal with all the falcities required including a bath. All staff were very pokesant an all was not to much trouble to them. I have stayed i hotels all over the word and this is a most buetiful area was ideal for the occassion. Kind regards Trevor Blick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely time.

Very warm and genuine welcome on arrival. The room was immaculately presented and daily service maintained the same standard throughout our stay. Most of the staff were generally very friendly and efficient. Food was good but the menu could be better. It would be nice to have the option to swap chips for sweet potato fries or jacket potato. Externally the place looks a little tired and ready for a facelift. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024