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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 area
Children's play area - outdoor
3 bars/lounges
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Place, Richmond Park Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Watton Clock Tower
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wayland Wood
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Thetford

The Olde Windmill Inn places you within a 10-minute drive of Richmond Park Golf Club and Swaffham Museum. This 15-room, 3.5-star inn welcomes guests with 3 bars/lounges, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Richmond Park Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Watton Clock Tower - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Market Square - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Wayland Wood - 12 min drive - 7.0 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
  • ‪East Garden Chinese - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Olde Windmill Inn

Inn in Thetford with free parking
Guests of The Olde Windmill Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden and wedding services.
32-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, free local calls, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Olde Windmill Inn Thetford
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Olde Windmill Inn?

The Olde Windmill Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around The Olde Windmill Inn?

This inn is located in Thetford, close to Market Square, Wayland Wood, and Lynford's Stag and Arboretum. Richmond Park Golf Club is also within a driving distance of 4.5 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn feature a casino?

No, The Olde Windmill Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Olde Windmill Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Olde Windmill Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as 3 bars and wedding services.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Olde Windmill Inn offers an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Olde Windmill Inn for a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per night.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How far is the airport from The Olde Windmill Inn?

The closest major airport to The Olde Windmill Inn is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is about 24 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Olde Windmill Inn?

No, at The Olde Windmill Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn host weddings?

There are wedding services available at The Olde Windmill Inn if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

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

Lovely quiet location - beautiful country pub

Beautiful quiet location, Plenty of space outside on the patio and also inside . Staff were friendly and welcoming. Parking was very good with an over fill carpark. Food was very good and breakfast was good value and very nice, If anything, the bedrooms were a little on the small side and rooms need a bit of freshening up. All in All we were very happy with our stay and would certainly go again,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

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

Wonderful Gem.

Very friendly & helpful staff al round.Nothing was to much trouble.Comfy room nice choice on menu & great Woodforde ales. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice property, stayed in room 5 which is above the music room, with a band playing until 11
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Room

The room was a good size the bathroom was clean but there were spiders in there and also in the bedroom when lying on the bed you could see cobwebs. On the other hand the food was good pub food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff welcoming friendly helpful polite. Room de luxe spacious clean , good bathroom with shower , laundry clean. Restaurant extensive menu , good service. Breakfast good selection next morning great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay, in a spacious room with a clean en-suite. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good bar and nice food. Here for overnight stay en-route and would definitely return and maybe for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

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

Lovely quiet area

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Partha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with group

Ok but could be better

The room was average, could do with sprucing up a little. The bathroom had at least 8 spiders in it on the ceiling so it can’t have been dusted for some time. We had food which was good but out of stock of a lot of the menu when we ate at 7:30pm. The pool table is expensive at £1 a go when it doesn’t always release the balls, has a slant on the table and the cushion is creased, not to mention the room is too small in places even for a short cue. We were told at check in that breakfast was at 7 but it actually started at 7:30am. We had prepaid for breakfast but found that not everything on the breakfast menu was included and there would be an addition surcharge for certain options. The place has character and the staff are friendly but it could have just been a little better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

Fabulous

Every member of staff that we interacted with were helpful, friendly and courteous. The room was lovely and so was breakfast. Very dog friendly. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Road Trip

Amazing. Expected just a room with en-suite, but we had a small apartment. Excellent and comfortable. Had dinner also excellent. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025