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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
Fireplace
3 bars/lounges
Children's play area - outdoor
Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Richmond Park Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Oxburgh Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

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Executive Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

  • 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

  • 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 - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Watton Clock Tower - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lynford's Stag and Arboretum - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Oxburgh Hall - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 23 min drive - 16.7 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
  • ‪McTaggarts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬7 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 wedding services and a garden.
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.

Languages

English

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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

  • 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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Olde Windmill Inn?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Windmill Inn on Jun 22, 2025 start from $80.09, 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.

What is there to do around The Olde Windmill Inn?

This inn is located in Thetford, close to Richmond Park Golf Club, Lynford's Stag and Arboretum, and Watton Clock Tower. You'll also find Gooderstone Water Gardens and Swaffham Golf Club nearby.

Is there parking available 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.

Is The Olde Windmill Inn a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Olde Windmill Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Olde Windmill Inn?

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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Olde Windmill Inn.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn host weddings?

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

The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 259 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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
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

Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

Nev

Business traveler
Quiet comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

10/10 Excellent

richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay again at the Windmill. Dinner was superb. Room was quiet and well cared for. Like many places it could do with a spruce up but the quality of service and wonderful environment make up for any minor blemishes. Food was amazing. We were staying for St Val’s night and thought it might affect our stay but it was a delicious dinner. Whenever I see a lot of options on a menu I’m concerned the quality might be mediocre. Not here. The quality of the cooking always seems to have been excellent whenever we’ve visited.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
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

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

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Anthony Charles

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

Two nights away

All round very as described in the information we were given staff very helpful food very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Loved our short stay - Excellent!

Lovely pub, great food, great rooms, excellent value and dog friendly. What's not to like? A huge "thank you" to everyone we met, who made me, my son and my pup so welcome. Thank you for "the doggy ploughmans!" We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for the price

Staying for a weekend with our dog to visit family whilst we found the room comfortable it was rather dated and dreary with little natural light. Also there were at least 5 cats living at the pub and so hanging around the building such that we had to be very wary with our dog as he loves to chase them. The restaurant food and service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spent a week here was really nice excellent service all staff very professional and cheerful.Food fantastic well done to the chefs. Made a great base to explore Norfolk which we did.would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR

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

My stay in the country

The reception and generl service wa excellent The room we had was ideal with all the falcities required including a bath. All staff were very pokesant an all was not to much trouble to them. I have stayed i hotels all over the word and this is a most buetiful area was ideal for the occassion. Kind regards Trevor Blick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely time.

Very warm and genuine welcome on arrival. The room was immaculately presented and daily service maintained the same standard throughout our stay. Most of the staff were generally very friendly and efficient. Food was good but the menu could be better. It would be nice to have the option to swap chips for sweet potato fries or jacket potato. Externally the place looks a little tired and ready for a facelift. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of the 3 places i stayed on my walk Down Peddars way this would happen to be the best. Place was full of kittens playing in the sunlight and the meal was amazing would strongly recommend and even when back for a meal that week.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I had to remove 4 spiders from our room but perhaps that's to be expected in a nice rural location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024