The Windmill

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alford with free parking

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Superior Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Restaurant
Apartment | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10 Market Pl, Alford, England, LN13 9EB
  • Place, Alford Country Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alford Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alford Manor House
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Alford

The Windmill places you next to Alford Library and Alford Country Market. This 13-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Alford Country Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alford Library - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alford Manor House - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Butlins - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Skegness Beach - 21 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Thorpe Culvert Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Seagull - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Willoughby Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waldo's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Windmill

Hotel in Alford with free parking
Guests of The Windmill enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a banquet hall. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 28-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Electric kettles, desks, and free toiletries are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • This property accepts debit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Windmill Hotel
The Windmill Alford
The Windmill Hotel Alford

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Windmill?

The Windmill offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near The Windmill?

This hotel is located in Alford, just steps from Alford Library and Alford Country Market, and within a short walk of Alford Manor House. Woodthorpe Hall Golf Course is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

Is there parking available at The Windmill?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Windmill have a casino at the property?

No, The Windmill doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Windmill?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Windmill?

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

Does The Windmill have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Windmill doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Windmill allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Windmill for a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay.

Does The Windmill have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Windmill?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Windmill.

The Windmill Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 115 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Windmill was perfect for its locality near to the relatives we were there to visit. We had a beautiful big room, overlooking the market square. The bed was extremely comfortable and we slept well. The staff were so friendly and helpful. My only negative would be that although it had an overall look of cleanliness, it really needed a deep clean. The linoleum in the bathroom was coming away around the eges of the room and was full of dust. Having said that it wouldnt stop us from staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surjan

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

2/10 Terrible

Robbie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Lovely room at the top of the building very clean on the inside, so don’t be fooled by the state of the outside. It was dead quiet, no food available but options in close vicinity. Lovely welcome. Shower a bit tricky to work out but once you do plenty of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

LIAM

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

Could have been hoovered before we checked In

So where do i start, First,the dirt is a joke, cobwebs finger marks,bath scum dust food on the tables for previous people, poor attempt of hoovering,and crumbs under your feet. if you want a cleaned room, don’t come here. i think we left it cleaner than when we arrived. Second the noise if you want quiet the rooms connect by a door that you can literally hear everything through plus if they go to the toilet through the night the hall way lights are on sensors so it lights up your hall way aswell. Third noise-go on a weekend, you hear everything doors bang due to no soft closes,banging about in the bathrooms plus again the door between with the glazed window which you can literally hear everything through so if you have neighbours good luck. To be honest, the rooms are decorated lovely but the housekeeping is shocking if they had a better cleaner than it would be a lot better. light and sound through the night not good! If they did this it be a great little stay over place but at the minute i wouldnt bother unless you want to have a disturbed night and feel more dirty then you walked in after a full day out. Sorry but I wouldn't come again! For £176 per night you’d expect it to be clean,carpets were absolutely filthy and the rooms stunk of fust. This is from a none karen just fed up of the lack of thought and cleanliness person!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Good hotel

It was okay, the guy who checked us in was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fabulous with a four poster bed - very comfy - and a massive picture window overlooking the market square. A quirky, unique stop over I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle Jacqueline, Market Bosworth

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs some updates but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Cathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old y worldly very easy to find , rooms modern , down fall they didn’t serve food all in all a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t the best condition. Did the job for one night. But one of us has to sleep on the sofa and it was very stained. The fridge was very dirty. I wouldn’t want to stay again. But like I said it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Great stay

Warm welcome on arrival and all were very helpful. The room had everything needed for a comfortable nights sleep and most importantly, it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Great place and great value for money as well.

Great place and great value
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

Was good just could have done with abit more on the cleaning side that’s what let it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Basingstoke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel, ample car park, friendly staff, really nice bar, clean room with plenty of towels. Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint Market town location

Quite a charming, somewhat historic location with a view over the Marketplace ((Tom Paine suite). Limited resources, no food available, but local takeaways OK. Room comfortable. Parking good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and impressive hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Overall acceptable

We were looking for a basic nights stay and that is what we got. No food at the location (an oversight on my part when booking), but the beds were comfy. Walls a trifle thin, staff very friendly. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Good carpark and quiet for a Saturday afternoon served our needs as only needed somewhere to sleep for a family get together
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025