Cley Windmill

Cley windmill was the stunning venue we chose for our wedding on 17th September 2025. We always wanted a small intimate wedding and found this venue which was perfect. We had a gathering the day before for everyone to get acquainted and the team at windmill delivered a perfect get together with stunning BBQ style buffet - the ribs were to die for!.. The day itself was flawless, the staff attentive but not overbearing, creating a relaxed celebration of our day. Nothing was to much trouble throughout the 2 days. All our guests fell in love with the venue as we had. With the service taking place in the main tower and drinks in the cosy lounge area. For the main reception we opted for the marque which is in the garden which was dressed with our chosen colours and again was stunning and just as we had imagined. We had chosen a menu with Wendy the highly skilled resident chef, and she really delivered stunning food, amazing flavours and generous portions. we had a couple of people with dietary requirements and this was no problem for Wendy with suitable replacement dishes being provided, There were clean plates all round, together with the loosening of a few waistbands! a really big thank you for Wendy and her team together with the waiting staff who worked so hard. In summery if anyone is looking for a quant, charming, characterful venue for a small intimate wedding, you really cant go wrong with Cley Windmill. The venue stunning, the delivery flawless. We wouldn't have changed anything, we really did have the perfect wedding day! A big thank you to the whole team at Cley Windmill. Andy & Debbie. x

We had a fantastic wedding at Cley windmill in August. Karla and the team were fantastic. Our day was perfect, we just wish we could do it all again. We had 23 guests and it was a perfect venue for a small party. Rooms are lovely, food is great. Thank you windmill!

We have just had our wedding at Cley Windmill and honestly from the very first contact, everything has been absolutely amazing! The staff are friendly, flexible and the service was faultless. The food was so good, everyone commented on how great it was and we left very full! The rooms and location are simply stunning. We had the most incredible day and want to share how awesome this place is. 5 stars is not enough to describe how good our experience was. We will definitely be back and thank you again for making our stay just perfect!

The Cley Windmill has a wonderful position on the north Norfolk coast that feels almost remote. Staff were helpful and professional but not intrusive. The venue we would describe as quirky rather than luxurious. The fixtures and fittings are similarly presented in that they are homely bordering on rustic. The breakfast menu was extensive and tasty. The portions served at dinner were plentiful and were like home cooked food rather than haut cuisine. It was certainly an experience staying at the Windmill!

Cley Windmill is a delightful place to stay; we had two nights in the River Room which was comfortable and overlooked the marshlands with the coast in the distance; it also has it's own little patio with comfy chairs and table, reached from a french window. The breakfasts were lovely and the staff friendly and helpful. They only serve dinner at the end of the week so we ate at the Harnser (High Street, 3 minutes walk) and the Dun Cow (4 mins drive) but would have eaten here if possible as the food at breakfast was very good, although the dining room is small - so book in advance! There is a pub on the high street and a smokery, pottery and deli too. The church is really interesting and huge; like so many Norfolk villages it was once bigger and wealthy. The coast road passes through all the villages and Cley is a bit of a bottleneck but very quaint. The walk from the Windmill along the coastal path to the (stony) beach is lovely, passing over the marshes with little boats meandering through the cuttings. Relaxing and iconic stay.

Bar one issue, this was awesome.||The staff, the food, the setting, the windmill itself, the location - all absolutely fantastic. We loved it.||But oh my god the mattress. Soft as jelly - so bad I had to sleep on the floor (and I really did).||The rooms in the windmill are of course not that large. Thry are cute, fascinating and great to enjoy But the small rooms means that the beds are modest in size. I have no issue with that. But when the bed is small, the last thing one wants is a soft mattress so you end up rolling into the middle - which we did. ||To be clear it did not spoil our stay. The place is beautiful. But our night’s sleep was not great as a result.

My son and daughter in law had their wedding weekend here. It was marvelous. Food and drink great, very welcoming and made us feel very much at home. Maybe a bit more training for the younger serving staff would be in order, or some other way improve their concentration and memory!

We had a Micro Wedding on Sunday 31-09-2025 which, thanks to Karla their Wedding Planner, made it an absolute success!! Once we'd arranged Dates, Karla and the Team took over, and sorted everything to perfection....Music, Food, Drinks and the unique Windmill location = stunning!! Thank you from Mr & Mrs Rumney xx

Spectacular sight, best approached along the marsh dyke path from Blakeney, Cley Windmill stands out with its huge white arms and contrasting brick body, beautifully set against the rustling reed and rush beds in front. Behind is the ancient little village of Cley-next-the-sea, with its windy little high street, quaint, traditional, some trendy and arty little shops and cobble stoned buildings. You can stay at the windmill as a resident, just stop there for a cup of something to keep you going, browse the little shop or just gawp at its magnificence. The coastal footpath runs right through the middle of the courtyard enclave around the base, so no excuse for missing it. Excellent.