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The Willow House

3.0 star property
Inn in Thetford with a restaurant and a bar

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The Willow House offers that rare combination of comfort and practicality that experienced travelers appreciate. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and stay connected using the WiFi available throughout public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (King Size )

Double Room, Ensuite (King Size )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Quadruple Room, Ensuite (4 Person)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Triple Room, Ensuite (3 person)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2 High Street, Thetford, England, IP25 6AE

What's nearby

  • Watton Clock Tower - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Richmond Park Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wayland Wood - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of East Anglia - 30 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Sandringham House - 39 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Harling Road Station - 16 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eagle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Hart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Willow House

Property highlights
The Willow House provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Willow House B&B Thetford
Willow House Thetford
The Willow House Inn
The Willow House Thetford
The Willow House Inn Thetford

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Willow House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Willow House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Willow House located?

Situated in Thetford, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Watton Clock Tower, Richmond Park Golf Club, and Wayland Wood. St. Martin Cathedral is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Reviews

The Willow House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Very comfortable stay

Hotel exceeded our expectations - large room, comfortable bed with light breakfast included a nice touch. Even had a fan which was put to good use due to hot weather. And good value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room and very nicely set out Lots of breakfast choices with clean appliances Perfect for my one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky hotel, but clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Willow

Lovely rooms. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

A little run down and need of TLC. Room was clean and tidy. Bathroom was very tight for size.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Decent enough for the price.

The hotel overall is acceptable, was clean and comfortable. I had an evening meal which was good quality. What is above and beyond are inclusion of fridge, microwave and toaster with some bread butter and cereals. Only real gripes were the bathroom was cramped and no WIFI which apparently had been down for some time. I was able to use the WiFi in the bar while I ate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room (room 8) was infested with moths and the shower barely worked to the extent that I gave up trying to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late to a building site. Grappled for a key in a cobwebby entrance. The room looked cleanish but it smelt kind of musty and felt like there was a film of grease everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, staff were excellent. Food was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely looking main building, friendly approachable staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've not stayed here for quite a while, but thought I'd give it another go. Really friendly, comfortable room, good breakfast. Would definitely stay again - good value!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and friendly there lovely rooms staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed over for the night but was a lovley room. Very clean and very comfortable and the pub was great. Will be staying again next time im up that way
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice big room, decent bed. Good check in process, nice DIY breakfast. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Paddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to stay in a typical coaching inn and this fitted the bill nicely. Lovely comfy beds and very quiety. Easy parking and very convenient location. Nice, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy

Disliked: Staff & service
Sorry but needs a good tiding up found the evening staff not very welcoming was left alone after our main course for a long while went to the bar to order sweets only to be told the kitchen was closed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and restaurant. Excellent service by manager Mel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Warm and inviting with a charming bar

Room was clean, warm and well equipped. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Carpark is large and easy find. Bar is wonderful, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Lovely big room. Very clean with a huge bed a compact but adequate bathroom. Loved the in room continental breakfast. In all, a very comfortable nights stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely excellent service, outstanding food, wonderful staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Currently going through renovations but the room was very clean, DIY breakfast was topped up each day and can recommend the full English, which was an extra charge but definitely more than worth it. Thank you to all the staff and will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Spacious well equipped rooms with great restaurant

I stay at the Willow House a couple of time a year with work and have always found the accommodation to be excellent. Spacious rooms with plenty of power points, fridge, toaster, microwave and some breakfast supplies in your room. The bed is comfortable and although the ensuite is compact, it has everything you need. The restaurant serves great food too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

E

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

So easy to book in and stay

My daughter and I had a lovely couple of days staying with you. The ease of booking in contactless was fantastic. The complimentary breakfast was an added bonus. My daughter was thrilled when we returned after a day out to find her teddies had been tucked into bed ready for her.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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