Cley Windmill Bed & Breakfast - Holt (Norfolk)
52.954761, 1.04288Overview
Cley Windmill - a historic windmill bed and breakfast on the North Norfolk coast, with tower rooms and direct access to coastal walks
Accommodation in the Historic Windmill
The Cley Windmill Bed & Breakfast Holt offers rooms within the actual windmill tower, including the Wheel Room and Stone Room with private balconies. Each room features a private bathroom and garden or marsh views. Guests can access the viewing balcony for panoramic coastal vistas.
On-Site Dining
The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of breakfast options: continental, full English, vegetarian, and vegan. Special diet menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests. Kids' meals and wine or champagne are also available.
Location and Outdoor Activities
St Margaret's Church is a 13-minute walk from the Cley Windmill, while Blickling Hall is 24 km away. Guests can cycle or hike the coastal path directly from the property. The nearby Cley Marshes Nature Reserve offers birdwatching for species like marsh harriers and barn owls.
Family and Pet-Friendly Features
The windmill at Cley provides family rooms and accommodates children under 16 (with restrictions in upper tower rooms). Dogs are welcomed with a fluffy bed and treats provided in the room. Outdoor furniture and a garden allow for relaxed family time.
Unique Historic Experience
Cley Windmill offers the chance to sleep in a converted windmill, with rooms accessible via steep ladders (e.g., Wheel Room). The building is a popular micro-wedding venue, with wedding packages including marquee hire and BBQ-style buffets. Guests also enjoy private access to the viewing balcony for sunset views over the reed beds.
- Accommodation: Windmill tower rooms with private balconies and marsh views
- Dining: Full English, vegetarian, vegan breakfasts and special diet menus
- Location: Coastal path, 13-min walk to St Margaret's Church
- Pet-Friendly: Dog beds, treats, and welcome on-site
- Activities: Cycling, hiking, birdwatching from the property
Rooms and availability
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Bed options:1 King-size bed / 2 Single beds
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Heating
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Bathtub
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Cley Windmill Bed & Breakfast
| 💵 Lowest room price | 148 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 5.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 42.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Norwich International, NWI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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