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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
Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Children’s play area – outdoor
Fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is £72
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN

What's nearby

  • Richmond Park Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Watton Clock Tower - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Oxburgh Hall - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 23 min drive - 16.7 miles

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

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden and a playground at The Olde Windmill Inn. In addition to an arcade/games room and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • Wedding services, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Olde Windmill Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free bottled water. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Olde Windmill Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 4 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Windmill Inn on 6 Jul 2025 start from £71.59, 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.

How much is parking at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Olde Windmill Inn located?

Situated in Thetford, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Richmond Park Golf Club, Watton Clock Tower and Swaffham Museum. Market Square and Church of St Peter and St Paul are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 264 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

Really nice stay, easy parking, quiet, nice room, food was fantastic, I will return again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Quiet comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff very friendly, restaurant and food excellent. Accommodation very adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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 countryside location, breakfast very good and play area for children very useful, overall a good stay in an extremely off the beaten track location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Only negative is the WiFi connection is somewhere between poor and none
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Friendly atmosphere and excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

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

10/10

Wonderful find in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

This hotel is amazing look forward to going year on year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Beautiful setting great for day sightseeing trips peaceful and great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Our second visit and again will take away food memories
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Everything was great. Staff, rooms, breakfast and price excellent 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The place was really nice and the staff very helpful Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Friendly staff, great food and a perfect base for seeing Norfolk. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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

10/10

Charming and very comfortable accommodation in the countryside of Norfolk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, clean, comfortable and quiet. food and drink great too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Great room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent pub and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Good price and nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely pub and food Lots of parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Quiet location, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Nice and Quiet pub with good food in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023