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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
The Olde Windmill Inn welcomes visitors with daily manager's receptions in its charming setting. Guests enjoy free WiFi in the garden, billiards, or arcade games. Self parking is available, and previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

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

About the neighborhood

Thetford is home to The Olde Windmill Inn. Watton Clock Tower and Oxburgh Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wayland Wood and Gooderstone Water Gardens. Lynford's Stag and Arboretum and Melsop Farm Park are also worth visiting.
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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN

What's nearby

  • Richmond Park Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Market Square - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Oxburgh Hall - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 24 min drive - 16.9 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
  • ‪Market Cross - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪East Garden Chinese - ‬8 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 1 meeting room
  • Wedding services, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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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