The Olde Windmill Inn in Breckland - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Having visited in a number of occasions over the past thirty years, I recommended this place to friends for a for us meal. The food was average and dare I say tasteless. It was not as flavoursome as in previous visits. We had a sauce and if I didn’t know the flavour before, I’d never have known it when on my food. The service was average but staff were attentive, if a tad forgetful. The place itself was clean and its higgledy piggledy layout of rooms is charming. We only ate in the restaurant so cannot comment of accommodation. Ample parking.

When we arrived the receptionist was very kind and polite, gave us a lovely room in traditional style. The room has everything (except a fridge) you need for a great evening. The pub is awesome with all its paintings and old photos showing the history of the area. The food is very nice too. There’s plenty of parking front and rear. The staff are very helpful and pleasant and always there to help. Totally enjoyed our stay here will come again in the future. Prices are very reasonable. A beautiful place to stay and the village is just down the road, lovely surroundings and even children’s play area. It’s got the lot. 🇦🇺

Celebrated my daughters 21st birthday here , we were allocated a separate room for the 14 of us . The service was impeccable. Friendly and professional staff . Food was delicious.

We stayed overnight during a walk from Thetford to Walsingham. The staff were really friendly and ensured our room had a bath tub to soak aching muscles! The bed was super comfortable and large and the curtains blocked out all light so I had a great night's sleep. Dinner was very enjoyable and of a good quality. Breakfast was fine, although the coffee could have been a bit better. I would certainly stay here again.

1st red flag was on arrival when they had lost my booking. Second red flag was seeing the extensive menu which is always a sign of food not being fresh. Third red flag being told of 40 min wait and feeling abandoned by staff who where friendly at least. We all had Roast dinners which looked and felt like a school dinner, there are no other ways to describe it. Large carpark.

I had sausage and mash with onion gravy for dinner. How can you get this meal so wrong. Anaemic sausages, mash potato so rigid you could cut it with a knife and watery gravy with onions. Why didn't I complain, I ask myself the same question.

Beautiful pub. We popped in whilst riding the Peddars away (we took a detour) and it was beautiful, lovely interior, proper publy! Spoke to the owner of the pub and she was lovely, would recommend to anyone wanting a quick drink or food, however I haven’t tired the food but I am sure it is great!

Beautiful location with great gardens, ample parking and friendly staff. The menu was huge and we had to wait a little while but the food was nicely presented and good portions.

Very pleasant surprise!! Our room had a lovely view over the fields, very comfy bed nice bathroom together with a kettle cups tea/coffee for the morning. It was very quiet at night which was lovely as it seemed a very busy inn. We eat breakfast which was good with a lot of choice. The Sunday dinner was well worth trying !!. Parking was by the rooms which was nice. Would stay again !!

We stayed for 3 nights B&B very good value - we ate in the pub on our first night, usual pub food selection, good value and generous portions. Pub is ‘quirky’ lots of memorabilia/old trinkets - seemed to be lots of flys around which were annoying. Rooms were large, bed was lovely and comfy good quality linens and towels. Carpet was stained and grubby but otherwise room seemed reasonably clean, shower worked well. Tea tray/kettle everything we needed - I would say the whole place could do with a bit of an upgrade/decorating/tlc - Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. All in all an enjoyable stay good value for money.

Teribble service and mediocre food. Fish cakes were tasteless and we couldn’t find the salmon, curry was very disappointing, meat wasn’t tender and there wasn’t much of it. Not very tasty either. Only had a main course as service was so slow. Had to ask for our drinks order twice as waited over half an hour and still no drinks. Gammon steak was ok. Won’t be returning

Stayed the the olde windmill for 7 nights. The staff when we checked in were lovely and check in was really easy. Myself and my colleague checked out our rooms, looked at his first, number 11. Lovely! Then mine, number 15, mine was lovely, like a flat, had a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and large bedroom. We were chuffed there was a fridge and microwave we could share. However…. The floor is very thin and the pub directly below. Tuesday nights are live music night and boy can you hear it! So noisy! I could hear everyone talking in the pub all week and then the next Tuesday night we swapped rooms. If you’re not bothered by loud music or talking then this apartment bit is perfect but I was there for work and was getting grumpier by the day. It’s lovely, a bit tired, curtains falling off the rail and bits and bobs like that. I would stay again but definitely not in that room unfortunately.

Service was very slow, had to ask 3 different people for new drinks before they finally arrived at our table. Food was average, all our meat was dry. Won't be returning in a hurry.

Any chef should be able to cook a roast dinner, but most of this was out of the freezer. It looks a lovely pub but the roast was pretty poor.

Lovely food, excellent service. Come here every year for my friends birthday. The steak is really good, would suggest the Rib Eye. Had the brownie for dessert, amazing!!

What a great friendly & warm atmosphere, The service from all staff was excellent & our Roast Lamb meal really tasted home cooked with plenty of flavour. “ Delicious “ Thank you for making our Easter Sunday lunch such a happy occasion. We ladies will definitely be for returning & more regularly. Thank you all so very much. Jenny Cornish

We had a super experience at the olde windmill. We loved the segregated areas which made this large pub feel very homely and intimate. The staff were friendly, efficient and happy and the place had a good atmosphere. A good place for children - good menu and a small play area in the garden. A dog friendly venue throughout. Food was really good. Particular highlights were… well everything!! It was all just done really well.

Very friendly, welcoming pub and staff. Food is lovely and well presented. Staff are extremely friendly and do all they can to make your stay as good as possible. The rooms are roomy, clean and well maintained. The restaurant serves great food and is always busy - a good sign. There is outside seating for the summer too. Dogs on leads are welcome in the restaurant and some of the rooms too. Peaceable location but near to many pretty small villages and less than an hour's drive to Norwich if you fancy going further afield to see the lovely Cathedral and quirky shops.

What a place! I am working in the area for 6 weeks and have had the pleasure of calling the olde windmill home for this time,very friendly staff and excellent service and excellent quality of food, room are very well serviced daily!

This has always been a pleasant pub to visit, but at £8 for a pint and a half of ale I won't be back in a hurry. Their explanation was that they were 'guest ales'. Well, we had beer from the same brewery at The...

After a wintery walk in the Brecks we had a lovely lunch at The Olde Windmill Inn. We made our choices from the "Cheers to 60 years" menu which offers 2 courses and a complimentary drink for £12.95, Monday - Friday lunchtimes in January 2023....

I had the roast beef. It was grey in colour and fairly tasteless. Roast potatoes were frozen ones, burnt ready made Yorkshire, overcooked chipolata. The cauliflower was cold so I assume that had also been previously frozen. My husband’s ribeye steak was underwhelming. We didn’t...

We were with a group of over 50. Went to this restaurant after a visit to Thursford. We all had a two course pre-ordered meal. The food and staff were excellent.

For many years the Windmill has been our first choice as our 'local' for our periodic meals out. Last weekend we took some friends out for Sunday dinner and it seems to have lost its way a little. I wouldn't want to give the impression...

How refreshing to stay in a place that puts cleanliness first. The food was excellent and the portions were very generous given the current climate. Staff were helpful and friendly. A good selection of beers and locally made ciders. A most enjoyable stay.

Visited on a recommendation for the first time. Staff were lovely, food was very good and service excellent. Surroundings quirky - with seating all over - the conservatory was excellent. We have a regular meet up with relatives and chose this as it was a...

My wife and I booked a table for Lunch for ourselves and two friends. There is ample parking to the front of the building and we received a warm welcome upon our arrival. Inside, The Olde Windmill Inn is surprisingly spacious and we were shown...

We were in Norfolk in the last week of February, attending a auction and was trying to book at a hotel close to the auction rooms: this wasn't possible so we decided to look further a-field: we found 'The Olde Windmill Inn' in Great Cressingham....

A family gathering, our first for two years, we were very concerned about the potential to contract Covid. We booked in advance and were assured that the Windmill are still maintaining disease control measures. On arrival we were asked to wear a mask, were escorted...

From the start it didn't bode well as access to the menu via the pubs we page proved impossible. On arrival it appears Covid restrictions haven't been lifted in this part of Norfolk, but hey ho, I can live with it as they have a...

Love this place and enjoy my meals everytime we visit but this is the first and last time I will have a dessert I had the chocolate brownie and let’s just say the portion of brownie was poor about 2inch square with lots of berries...

Nice clean comfortable rooms easy and plenty parking very helpful staff lovely food will definitely stay again

We've just returned from a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend at the Mill, this was our 5th year in a row, so they must be doing something right! Lovely clean, comfortable rooms and delicious breakfasts (the pancakes are to die for!) the pub itself is...

I wish I could give this a 5* rating. The pub itself was lovely and served a delicious breakfast, with plenty to choose from in the morning. The staff were brilliant ( special mention to Emma, who couldn’t do enough for us, and helped us...

We stumbled upon this pub for lunch for a family of four. The Covid protocols are very much still in place and being adhered to but our experience was no less for them. The children's meals were great portions and very well presented. The steak...

Food was well below average compared to the usual pub grub. Chips appeared to be the basic frozen then fried kind, no colour or flavour. Burger was very plain, consisting of just cheese with no salad and definitely no brioche bun as stated on the...

We visited with a friend for lunch.We chose salmon and dill fishcakes and sausage and mash. The French fries were overcooked as were the fishcakes, the salad was not appetising. The sausages were overcooked and hard, and the amount of mashed potato was very small....

stayed for three nights and we were not disappointed. Excellent food and service provided by friendly covid aware staff without being made to feel uncomfortable. the room was well furnished and with with all tea, coffee and a good central heating system. Felt really relaxed...

Ate lunch here yesterday, first time since before Covid. We felt reasonably comfortable with the measures that the establishment has implemented, although did feel that further could be done to take extra precautions. The cutlery when bought to our table wasn’t entirely wrapped in a...

First time visiting since Covid rules which unfortunately has a big impact on somewhere like this as the atmosphere is one of the main draws. Obviously not their fault however. Food was still good and they had a surprisingly large menu compared to some places...

We stopped off by chance at the Olde Windmill & was lucky to be able to have lunch on Wednesday 30/9/20. The staff were so attentive & helpful & could not do enough to assist us not only just taking our order but also recommended...

Our family have visited this pub for many years for drinks, meals and big family occasions. We have been twice since the Covid situation. The first in August for lunch which was pleasant once we had ‘been admitted’ by the receptionist on the front entrance...

The new rules make the entrance seen a little intimidating with the screen, masks and instructions, but once in and sat at the table it is the same excellent pub. Even with a reduced choice of cask ales, there was still some excellent beer to...

The layout of the Windmill is, of itself, confusing - but, unfortunately, thats how we found the Sunday lunch as well. We ordered "starters" and these were great - then the main course came and really disappointed. There was plenty "quanity-wise" but the food was...

Great pub with two five van camping fields😊 we stayed in the top field all pitches have eletric hookup there is also a toilet and shower😊 ate in the pub, food was really nice 👍🏻 they changed things to provide a fantastic vegan meal for...

Staff Very polite ! the Perfect Pub in The County of Norfolk We will be Back for Sure ! Booking Advisable by telephone !

First visit today to this pub. Lovely surroundings and good staff. Felt thoroughly dissapointed by the worst full rack of ribs I have ever had for £15 could have bought 5 frozen ones from tesco and cooked them better myself! Partners mel was nice tho.

We have been coming to the windmill for years, the food has always been really good. You can usually expect homemade, locally sourced produce of a good quality. Their vegetarian lasagne is the best around. However a group of us chose here for our annual...

Chosen because of being gluten free. Not disappointed, dedicated g/f menu! Visited twice in 3 days. Lovely atmosphere, helpful staff, other diners friendly too, especially as we were strangers. Very reasonably priced. Will visit again on next trip to Norfolk.

On route from London to Burnham Market needed a stopover for lunch. After a Tripadvisor review of the area decided to stop at the Olde Windmill Inn. It is a quaint traditional English pub. The menu choices are phenomenal, which was a concern as people state the greater the choice the quality is less. However was not the case. As a group we had burgers, pies, pork chops and lamb shanks. All were delicious. Equally the staff were friendly and attentive. In addition a dog friendly pub.

Celebrating a friends 75th birthday we were made very welcome by the staff and served drinks promptly. Our table was a long one with 4 siting either side. The menu appears massive but on closer inspection is actually not that big. It also contains a map of how to find the reatsuarant where you are, quite bizarre. Loaded potato skins very expensive. 2 vegetarian lasagnes were different sizes. Steaks good how requested . Birthday cake that we provided was served at the end and we were not expected to buy desserts. Lots of free parking.

We visited for Sunday lunch. Three of us had the roast (one veggie) and one had a meal off the menu. The roast was excellent, well cooked and substantial amount. The veggie roast was deemed ‘delicious’ as was the menu dish. The service was excellent, very attentive and happy staff. This was our first visit but definitely won’t be the last.

I rarely write such critical reviews but we were gobsmacked at just how bad the service here was. I can't really comment on the food because we never received any but from what we saw coming out of the kitchen it looked like quantity over quality.So this review is for the service we received which was frankly awaful. We booked the day before and our booking was confirmed over the phone. Upon arrival we tols them we'd pre-booked and even pointed out that we haven't dined there before so weren't sure of there ordering procedure, etc.... The lady who we spoke to tried to look up our booking but couldn't find it. She then proceeded to repeatedly ask us if we had phoned up earlier that day, to which we repeatedly said no, we phoned up yesterday. The impression we got is that they has perhaps cancelled our booking in error when someone else phoned to cancel their booking, but that is just a guess.She then proceeded to check through a second book and this time found a reference to our booking and commented something along the lines of "oh, it was actually me that you spoke to but somebody hasn't written the booking down".... and from that point on we were just treated like a walk-in customer. Told to find our own table, no effort made to rectify their mistake and allocate a table for us.So we ordered drinks from the bar (large glass of red wine which i think was around £7, far more expensive than most pubs in the area, and a pint of diet coke which was over an inch short of the pint mark).Found ourselves a table....no menu's....but we thought they'd probably be long with them in minute or two...5 minutes later still nothing, totally forgotten about it seems. So I went in search of some menus and fortunately found some up by the bar.We decided what we wanted and again waited for someone to come and take our order...and waited...and waited...and waited...Then we noticed in the small print it said for walk in customers to order at the bar....We assumed as we'd pre-booked that we would get table service, nobody had said otherwise and there was nothing mentioned elsewhere that we could see. We saw another table having an order taken for their dessert so gave them a few more minutes.....still nothing.So i went up to order at the bar only to be told it would be at least a 30 minute wait for food! Bearing in mind we were hungry, had been totally disregarded by the staff and had already been waiting over half an our we decided to cut our losses and leave.. They didn't even offer an apology...Positively the worst establishment we have had the misfotune of visitng! Never again!

Tasty food and generous portions. Separate veggie section on menu with good choices. Service is excellent. Staff very friendly. Restaurant and inn have lots of interesting features.

Excellent we stayed in Lt Cressingham and got taken to this pub. Extensive menu good food pleasant and efficient staff. All you need good range of drinks too

Visited on recommendations and wish we didn't. The Sunday roast dinners were a massive disappoint. They serve frozen roast potatoes, many still cold in the middle. Tasteless unseasoned vegtables and listless flavourless meat. The only bright point was the chippolata which tasted lovely. The gravy while was watery and full of vegetable water flecks. Two crumbles were ordered and these were satisfactory but nothing special, the chocolate brownie however was delicious but having to continually swipe away flies really dampened the mood even more. To be honest I won't be revisiting and would advise to avoid.

First time here, got lost from the car park around back, perhaps some signage. Once found beer selection was usual fare, I tried Camden lager which I found refreshing. Slight winge more expensive than where I live in Kent but I suppose it's because it's isolated. Overall not bad.

We left after speaking to management. Was told in a rural location at harvest time and with piggery nearby it was inevitable despite pest control use. Such a pity as this quaint house offers a very wide menu and had been recommended. It spoilt our celebration of my brother in law's 81st birthday.

foods good , not outstanding but good

Portions are huge but adults can have childrens' portions if they can't handle so much. We love this pub and take friends regularly. Lovely atmosphere in a lovely setting.

The Windmill is a fairly large pub and inn, with dining available in several rooms. The menu has an unusually large number of items, mostly pub-type food with a few surprises (eg loin of venison, fillet steak), generous portions and decently cooked. A fairly long wine list, at the bottom end of the typical price range, so nothing above £22 apart from champagne. A good few desserts, mostly pretty calorific. There is a kids' menu. Good service and easy parking.

Only booked a one night stay as going to Fakenham races wish we'd booked a week there

Found this pub/restaurant online and had a drive out for lunch. Don’t think you’d find it if you didn’t know about it but it is a lovely place with lots of different seating areas both inside and out with a childrens play area in the garden. Plenty of parking and dogs are allowed in the pub (tiled areas) and in the garden.

Staff very good. Beer very good. Food very good. Ambience very good. Nothing more to say really. Recommended.

Absolutely fab visit! Booked a table to meet a friend, for ourselves and our 2 greyhounds. Staff had reserved an area and made it enclosed so the dogs had space.

The Olde Windmill Inn offers a really wide menu, with very generous, well presented portions. Sensibly priced and freshly cooked.

We decided to come here for our random date night. We did ring to book but unfortunately all the tables were booked, however they did mention we might be able to get a table in the bar area, that’s fine by us so we got here about 18.15 (16/02) and luckily we did get a table in the conservatory. We placed our drinks and food order and enjoyed a peaceful evening. We didn’t have to wait too long and our meals had arrived, Sirloin steak and the T Bone. Both cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We love this place as it’s really nice home cooked food and the atmosphere is exactly that of a village pub. We will definitely return and this time I will book to get a table in the restaurant for a change. Thank you to all your staff for a very chilled enjoyable evening

Went with friends for someone's birthday and as there were 9 of us and Sunday Lunch, the service was slightly slow. The food had good sized portions, lots of choice and quite well cooked. Would like to go again sometime to try more of the menu and get a better idea of what they can offer. The place has character.

Having visited before Christmas we decided that this would be the perfect place for a family birthday celebration.

25 years we have been coming here and it mantains its Hgh standards that always draws us back.Masses of little rooms to eat and all are really nice.Food is superb and although this pub is in the middle of nowhere its always busy.

We have been to the Olde Windmill on many occasions when we visit the UK.

This was our first visit and we weren't disappointed. We had researched the pub well and found we had a warm welcome upon arriving. We found the service to be very good. There was no rush with our dining experience and felt we could enjoy our meal. We sat in a quiet area of the pub and this suited our needs as we like to enjoy our meal without too much noise. The food was fantastic and plenty of it, big portions and adequately priced. The whole dining experience was brilliant, polite and helpful staff

We have been visiting The Olde Windmill for over a decade and have never been disappointed. Traditional pub, gorgeous garden, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and fabulous rooms for that well-deserved mini break. The food is absolutely wonderful with incredible vegetarian options. We had our wedding breakfast here after our intimate ceremony and it was just the most perfect afternoon, then we spent our wedding night here in a lovely room with a great breakfast the next morning - we returned for our first anniversary this year and it was every bit as special as we remembered. Amazing place!

Plenty of space inside and out - a bit of a maze inside! Guest beers are always good and well kept.

We stopped here on our way back to Hertfordshire, we thought the place was very charming, with lots of character. The staff were both welcoming and friendly. I just had ham egg and chips but it was great, good quality ingredients. My girlfriend had the steak hoagie and it was huge!! Was all quality though, the meat was very tender. Our only regret is neither of us could manage a desert!!!

We stopped at this pub on our travels and had a very friendly reception. We enquired as to whether they were dog friendly and were told where all the dog friendly areas where. The landlady was very chatty and helpful and told us about the daily specials. I had the steak hoagie which was huge and so tasty and my parter had the ham, egg and chips. The eggs must have been very local and were a beautiful colour. Defiantly not supermarket eggs and it made a simple dish really yummy. Would certainly recommend this place.

Enjoyed our outing. the outside area is great, the staff is friendly, and the food is very good. A bit tricky to find though.

We have recently moved into the area and visited the Olde Windmill Inn on a Saturday afternoon in the hope of finding a lovely gastro pub that we could adopt as a local. The inn was very busy and the food looked to be reasonable. However, after ordering drinks at the bar, I found some seating in the snug and was told in no uncertain terms that the seating was reserved for regulars only. There was no-one else in the snug except for the barman!! The theory I understand, but there was no excuse for delivering the message in such a rude manner. I will not be visiting again.

Had Sunday Lunch here with the family and children. Lovely old pub off the beaten track.

Glad that I booked as this is a very popular inn for travellers and locals.Good variety of ales and excellent friendly service. A very pleasant experience.Thanks.

Unfortunately we only stayed for one night so only had a evening meal and breakfast. I am looking forward to going back later in the year. We had a starter from the specials menu and a main from the usual menu. Both were very enjoyable, as was the wine. the service was swift without being rushed and the staff were very friendly and polite. I would happily eat here everyday but my waist line would not enjoy it. Too many delicious dishes makes for difficult choices but what a problem to have. Delightful. Many thanks

A great building with a great garden and spacious car car park. A cosy pub bar area with numerous great beers on tap, we have been here twice now over the 2017/2018 period for dinner. The food is varied, well priced, very much up to spec and the portions generous. The staff are friendly, engaging and attentive. I can not recommend this pub enough!

Stayed at one of the two small caravan sites adjoining this lovely pub. Service is superb and staff are very attentive and responsive. Food is very good with plenty of local touches. Drinks are well kept and the great range of real ales and malts! No wonder it attracts people from the wider local area!

We were invited here for a big family celebration. There were approx 20 of us including small children. The decor is old fashioned cozy country pub, with a burning fire near the bar. The menu had a huge selection to choose from. The service was very good, all orders taken and head count was done several times then all food came out within in 5 minutes of each others. I have been places where you had to wait longer for a table of 4! Everyone was very impressed with the food and quality of service. I would highly recommend trying this pub. There are quiet little nooks if you just want to go there for a drink.

We are lucky enough to have Ye Olde Windmill just 3 miles away, we have been visiting for more than 35 years ! . 10 of us had a family Birthday Dinner there last night - the service was excellent, staff very friendly and professional. The choice of food is amazing and everyone enjoyed their meals - fillet steaks were exceptional. Will be back soon.

This lovely pub is full of character. It has a great bar area and many sides rooms suitable for a quiet chat or family events. There are several conservatories, a pool room, outside children's activity area and patio. There is a large car park and...

Visited recently for the first time in a couple of years. Friendly family pub which has been revamped since my last visit with a new conservatory. Good selection of beers as always. Service was also attentive and friendly. Was a bit disappointed with the food however. Although there was a lot of it the batter on my fish was a bit overcooked for my liking. Perhaps their menu is just a bit too big.

As the headline says, daughters took us here last year for my birthday. Week end evening so it was busy, but that didn't seem to compromise the service. The bar is quite lovely, with very good well kept beer on tap, if you like your...

I have been here quite a few times over the years. Always been happy with the service, setting and quality...

We visited the restaurant on Tuesday 31st November, and have been here many times before with no problems, however on...

we stayed for three nights with family at this inn it was wonderful rooms comfortable water supplied daily at no...

My husband's first visit to the Windmill, and I hadn't been for several years, we were very impressed, very nice...

Have been coming here for a number of years, even more recently as we moved to the area. On a...

We've recently returned here to eat with some friends and as usual had a fabulous evening. The staff are all...

Visited the Windmill for the first time recently for a family birthday meal. That's pub and bar area is cosy and typical country pub feel. Great selection of drinks.

We had a very pleasant stop over lunchtime. The pub has various bars and rooms so there are not too many conversations going on. There are also rooms where larger groups and meetings can take place. This is a place that I will have to go back to again.

lovely lunch. food was hot and fresh and did not take too long. no nonsense and polite service. it was nice to see the locals popping in for a lunchtime pint. proper English pub

My family recently visited the pub on 2 occasions for a meal & both times the food was excellent.

Had dinner there on Sunday although I enjoyed the food it took a long time for the food to be served.

This is one of our favourite restaurants close to Swaffham, The food and service is excellent and there is an enormous choice on the menu