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The Olde Windmill Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges
Daily English breakfast for a fee
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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Waterend, Great Cressingham, Thetford, England, IP25 6NN
  • Place, Swaffham Leisure Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Swaffham Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Thetford

At The Olde Windmill Inn, you'll be 7.3 km (4.5 mi) from Richmond Park Golf Club and 7.6 km (4.8 mi) from Swaffham Leisure Centre. Highlights at this inn include 3 bars/lounges and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, wedding services and luggage storage. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Thetford inn include Swaffham Museum and Market Square.
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What's nearby

  • Swaffham Leisure Centre - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Market Square - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Swaffham Museum - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Church of St Peter and St Paul - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Swaffham Golf Club - 11 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Brandon Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Norfolk Nook Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tea Pot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Market Cross - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Olde Windmill Inn

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/games 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.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
The Olde Windmill Inn offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

Payment types

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: 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Olde Windmill Inn Thetford
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Olde Windmill Inn?

The Olde Windmill Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Windmill Inn on 5 July 2026 start from AU$115, including 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.

Is parking available at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Yep, The Olde Windmill Inn has a free self car park.

Is The Olde Windmill Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Olde Windmill Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Olde Windmill Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Olde Windmill Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Olde Windmill Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Olde Windmill Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 306 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely pub and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ample room space. Pub on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was 1st Class. Service excellent and food of the highest standard possible. Very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Iain

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
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8/10 Good

ken

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
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6/10 Okay

Corvette

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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
Verified

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
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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
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

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

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
Verified

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