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The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior
Daily English breakfast (GBP 7.50 per person)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Place, Swaffham Leisure Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Richmond Park Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of St Peter and St Paul
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Olde Windmill Inn

3 bars/lounges, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room are available at this inn. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include wedding services and a garden.
The Olde Windmill Inn offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Olde Windmill Inn. During your stay, you'll be close to Richmond Park Golf Club. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the 3 bars/lounges
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Swaffham Leisure Centre and 7 minutes from Richmond Park Golf Club
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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/game 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.

The inn hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types at the property

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: 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

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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ample room space. Pub on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place, gorgeous views and friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely pub and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean and comfortable the food was delicious very friendly staff lovely place to stay would recommend it to everyone. x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, friendly staff and locals. Beautiful room and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmel, Hoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Corvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms could do with more maintenance but overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Olde windmill inn

Nice surrounding next to wooded area .Friendly helpful staff .Clean and comfy room.Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Can't be faulted

I am reluctant to give too much credit, in case I can't get in in the future but it is only fair to give the honest critique - it was FAB ! The staff team were young, friendly and enthusiastic, keen to please; ably led by Ben. The room was GREAT and the breakfast was fullsome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francis

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches in my room mild around shower Told staff who were disinterested in my complaint
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Great breakfast. Spacious quiet room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and spotless room, great breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Only one night but would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely looking outside & inside lovely friendly & helpful staff will try go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cleo

Overnight stay

Staff were really really helpful. Food excellent in bar. Had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Wonderful find

Our stay at the old windmill was excellent the food was great and very delicious. Our room was comfortable and very clean, The Old Windmill was warm and very friendly. Would definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rural location but convenient for visiting friends in Watton.Comfortable room and nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025