The Olde Windmill Inn

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Mark

Friendly helpful staff, excellent room with plenty of space and storage, comfy bed

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

David

It’s dated; a bit rundown, but rooms are a good size, bed is comfortable with a relatively decent shower and a bath. Didn’t try the breakfast, but had food there one evening and it was decent enough

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Gareth

Nice country hotel pub. Stayed 3 nights. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Malcolm

The property was very dated, with a need of a deep clean and decor update.
Carpets were stained and our particular room had a unpleasent smell.
Overall the property has seen better days, I guess this is reflected in a lower than average room price for the area.
Staff however were very friendly and although we did not eat a main meal, the portions looked generous and other guests appeared content.
Suggest read the available reviews and make you own decision.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Graham

All staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very reasonably priced and plentiful. All in all an excellent choice for the one night we stayed at a great price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Karen

The hotel is lovely, the staff are all helpful and polite. The breakfast is superb. So are the evening meals with large portions. The room was quiet and the bed comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Lynne

Nice beer garden and friendly staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Steve

Great place to stay when we are working in the area.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Wendy

Excellent food & very helpful staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Caolan

My second stay here. The staff were as friendly as I remembered and the room was very clean. We arrived late, but still served freshly made food in the evening.
Breakfast was nice and made to order.
Room overall was clean, comfortable and spacious. Lighting was quite dim, but that's a personal matter as I do writing in the evening a bright lighting is easier on my eyes.

I have work in the area for the next couple of years and look forward to staying many more times!

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Mariusz

Really nice staff, good breakfast and price. Really cool, quiet location with unique pub. The place have seen a lot, you can see it and feel it. If you don't mind that you will love it :)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Robert

The welcome was friendly the accommodation dated but very clean and tidy and well maintained. The food and service was excellent and good value.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Carol

Staff very attentive and helpful. Exceptionally good breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Stuart

Nice location. Clean rooms and good breakfast. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Emma

Lively room with delicious food in the restaurant

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Paula

Have stayed numerous times over the past 11 years. We love the food, staff and welcoming feel.
Rooms are a bit outdated but do the job and are clean etc

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Robert

Everything was 1st Class. Service excellent and food of the highest standard possible. Very pleased with our stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Kim

Friendly staff, ample room space. Pub on site.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Ronnie

Nice staff

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Iain

Nice setting

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Rebecca

Lovely place, gorgeous views and friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was very good too.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Rosalyn

Friendly staff, lovely pub and location

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Kate

The rooms are clean and comfortable the food was delicious very friendly staff lovely place to stay would recommend it to everyone. x

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Lindsay

Lovely location, friendly staff and locals. Beautiful room and delicious breakfast.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Corvette

Rooms could do with more maintenance but overall a lovely stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

mark

Olde windmill inn

Nice surrounding next to wooded area .Friendly helpful staff .Clean and comfy room.Would stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Martin

Can't be faulted

I am reluctant to give too much credit, in case I can't get in in the future but it is only fair to give the honest critique - it was FAB ! The staff team were young, friendly and enthusiastic, keen to please; ably led by Ben.
The room was GREAT and the breakfast was fullsome

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Sep 2025

Francis

Cockroaches in my room mild around shower Told staff who were disinterested in my complaint

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Anne

Lovely place. Great breakfast. Spacious quiet room. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Sue

Comfortable and spotless room, great breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Only one night but would definitely stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Lisa

Lovely looking outside & inside lovely friendly & helpful staff will try go there again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Cleo

Overnight stay

Staff were really really helpful. Food excellent in bar. Had a good time

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Kathryn

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.

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

ken

Rural location but convenient for visiting friends in Watton.Comfortable room and nice restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Jillian

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,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

JANET

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Andrew

Really nice property, stayed in room 5 which is above the music room, with a band playing until 11

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2025

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2025

Douglas

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2025

Sarah

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Alison

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Lisa

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2025

Andrew

Only negative is the WiFi connection is somewhere between poor and none

Business

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2025

Nev

Quiet comfortable place

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

richard

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

William

Give it a go

Great place to stay or just visit for the evening. You have to see it to believe it

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

r.webb

Wonderful find in the middle of nowhere

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Danny

Staff very friendly, restaurant and food excellent. Accommodation very adequate.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Brenda

A little bit of the old world

Excellent one night stay. Beautiful place, beautiful surroundings and peace and quiet

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

Anthony Charles

Two nights away

All round very as described in the information we were given staff very helpful food very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Ashley

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!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Andrew

Really nice stay, easy parking, quiet, nice room, food was fantastic, I will return again

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2024

Graham

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

JENNETTE

Our second visit and again will take away food memories

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Pauline

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

TREVOR

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.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2024

Kenneth

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2024

Gillian

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

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Robert

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2024

Peter

I had to remove 4 spiders from our room but perhaps that's to be expected in a nice rural location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Sara

Staff are friendly and attentive, nothing is any trouble. Pub is lovely, didnt try the dinner but looked good and reasonable prices. Property itself, being old, is creaky and a little worn round the edges but it adds to the atmosphere and doesn't takeaway from the cleanliness and attention to detail - room 10, private access from outside, was a good size and spotless, plenty of tea/coffee/sugar n soap stuff, information pack extensive, bed very comfy, pillows a bit hard, blackout curtains were excellent. Breakfast serving was a bit slow but we weren't in any hurry, and you can pre book the night before if you are. No aircon but it is C17th so wasn't expected - we took our own fan. All-in-all we wouldn't hesitate to book again when we're back in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Mike

Excellent property, good gluten free options, would have been nice to have some GF sausages

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2024

Richard

Staff

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2024

Claire

Lovely friendly welcome. Room smelt like a dog had been in there. Overall, good stay.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Alicia

Lovely room just behind the pub.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

William

Had booked for 3 nights but due to unforseen circumstances couldnt make 1st nite.Contacted hotel arrived lunch time next day. On final biĺl they had deducted 1 nite.So very pleased. Overall very good customer service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

john

Good price and nice setting

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

John

A lovely hotel that’s full of charm . If Dr Who had an Inn it would look like this, fantastic. Lovely food served by friendly and efficient staff.

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Cathrine

It’s a nice, out of the mainstream, quiet location. The carpet was worn through in some places, but it was very clean and the bed was super soft.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Sandra

Everything was great. Staff, rooms, breakfast and price excellent 🌟

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Karl

The olde windmill inn is a great place to stay. The beer garden is lovely with mature tree's and a feel of tranquility. The pub is a lovely old building with lots of character and little nooks to sit in. The food is nice with traditional dishes on the menu and they offer a great cooked breakfast. The staff are so helpful and freindly and really made us feel welcome. The room was really nice , spacious with everything thing you need. We will be staying here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Robert

Lovely Pub in a great location

Stayed in this lovely pub as we were going to see a concert in Thetford Forest. Lovely old pub that serves great good with good service. Highly recommend. Will return

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

kelda

Really friendly staff. The room was a good size and clean.
Food was nice and a good selection on the menu. Definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2024

Judith

Lovely quiet position

Ideally located for exploring East Anglia. Comfortable bed and very quiet so we slept really well. Shower was good too. Decor looking a bit tired and dated in places but would definately stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

One night stay

Great value, comfortable spacious room, friendly staff. WiFi variable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Penelope

Friendly atmosphere and excellent facilities.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Jo

Great base for seeing Norfolk

Friendly staff, great food and a perfect base for seeing Norfolk. Would recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2024

Mrs Barbara

The olde windmill inn, Great Cressingham

Staff very friendly and helpful. Food pleasant and building and the garden and play areas are both interesting. The building retains the charm of its origins but when it gets a bit of redecoration with making good of the noticeable wear and tear on woodwork, window frames and furniture it will be even more attractive for those staying there. The facilities and services, such as the regular provision of clean towels, very comfortable beds etc. were all of a high standard. The nights were peaceful despite the nearby road and overall our stay was very good value for the modest charges.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

Sarah

Fabulous place to stay, with good food and staff

This is the second time we have stayed and we will be booking sgain. Idyllically placed for us and our dogs, staff are all really lovely and locals make you welcome. Food is amazing and not expensive. All round great experience ❤️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Peter

Great place to stay

The Olde Windmill Inn is a little Gem nestled in the countryside. Food and service was fantastic

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Verified traveler

All perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Barbara

Charming and very comfortable accommodation in the countryside of Norfolk.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Gary

Too many Cats, I don't like them.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2024

Wendy

It was ok and that’s about it, staff not overly friendly except the older lady on breakfast duty at end of stay. Food was pretty average, we chose to eat elsewhere after first meal. Breakfast was large and plentiful but cooked option was a bit greasy and couldn’t eat all of it. Room was large, old and tired and in need of an update.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

lenore

Charming decor,charming staff

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Dave

Quaint property with good size bedrooms, very quiet and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely evening meal a breakfast all good value. Would definitely stay there again. Also dog friendly.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2024

Dawn

Used to go there 20 years ago for food when staying at a local b&b and it’s even lovelier now than it was then. The room was lovely and had everything that we needed. The food was lovely too (both in the evening and breakfast). All the staff and locals were really friendly too. Will definitely be going back.

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2024

Andrew

The room was clean and and warm, the bed was comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water for showers and washing with towels supplied there was plenty of tea and coffee for two. The staff were all very friendly with ample parking. Food was served in the bar from a varied menu and the selections of beers would suit any amount of tastes. Great selections for breakfast the cooked breakfast was excellent and set me up for the day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2023

david

Nice place to hide away

Nice and Quiet pub with good food in a great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Lesley

friendly and helpful staff, good gluten free options

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Very happy despite a wee booking glitch!

After a slight mishap with our room allocation, the staff went above and beyond to rectify, calmly and professionally, resulting in a win-win situation. Lovely old pub with rooms, good food and great atmosphere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Alan

Must stay location

Stayed at this location for 4 nights. Never got to have a drink in all the bars, the \"pub\" section is large, so are the portions in the many eating areas. The food was excellent and as previously stated were generous in size. The rooms were large and comfortable and supplied with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and even a tea pot along with biscuits and mint sweets. The only fault was due to a leak on the shower and hand basin. Apparently craftsmen are few and far between everywhere. Will certainly use this location again. The staff were always polite, helpful and couldn't do enough to make our enjoyable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Lovely quirky old pub. Staff cheerful and friendly. Large rooms and good food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2023

Antony

Full of character

Lovely country inn. Room (3) was very comfortable if bad reception for TV. The bars/restaurant areas were full of character and had a great atmosphere. Off the beaten track but only one mile from main road and six miles from Swaffham.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Upgraded to the one bedroom cottage, which I think was an old stable converted so it’s got lots of original features. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2023

James E

Great room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent pub and restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2023

David

Good Value

A good value hotel with excellent service by staff. Corridor areas a bit 'tired' but rooms very comfortable. Lovely old bar with plenty of ale choice! We have now used the hotel 3 times over recent years and will certainly use again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, clean, comfortable and quiet. food and drink great too

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Maxine

What a fabulous find, a very pretty and quaint pub the staff were friendly, the food very good in the cosy bar. We had a room in the main building and if was super comfortable and very cean with a fabulous view of the countryside.

Leisure Partner