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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 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/game 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, a billiards/pool table, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Olde Windmill Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water. Guest reviews give good marks for the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

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

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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (10 km).

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The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 258 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

6/10

Quiet comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

Good price and nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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