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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
Property grounds
3 bars/lounges
Children’s play area – outdoor
Children’s area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is ฿2,653
฿3,184 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 11 sq m
  • 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 - 8.2 km
  • Watton Clock Tower - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Oxburgh Hall - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 23 min drive - 26.8 km

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 luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room, a billiards/pool table and wedding services
  • 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

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

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 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Windmill Inn on 29 Jun 2025 start from ฿2,653.28, excluding 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. 181 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 263 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 Okay

Nev

Quiet comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, easy parking, quiet, nice room, food was fantastic, I will return again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, restaurant and food excellent. Accommodation very adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only negative is the WiFi connection is somewhere between poor and none
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

A little bit of the old world

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Give it a go

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 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere and excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

r.webb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful find in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great place to stay

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 Excellent

reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing look forward to going year on year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second visit and again will take away food memories
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting great for day sightseeing trips peaceful and great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff, rooms, breakfast and price excellent 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice and the staff very helpful Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Great base for seeing Norfolk

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and very comfortable accommodation in the countryside of Norfolk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great stay.

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, clean, comfortable and quiet. food and drink great too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent pub and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub and food Lots of parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

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

Nice place to hide away

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

8/10 Good

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misba

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

Excellent stay

Lovely staff who went above amd beyond to accommodate us, there was a friendly atmosphere and the food was spot on. It was a perfect stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023