The Dabbling Duck
$148
/ night
Avg. for September
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$148
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Dabbling Duck average $104 in January, the cheapest month, and $182 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $104 |
| February | $123 |
| March | $132 |
| April | $128 |
| May | $126 |
| June | $129 |
| July | $149 |
| August | $182 |
| September | $148 |
| October | $120 |
| November | $119 |
| December | $133 |
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Cheapest: January (~$104)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Dabbling Duck, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Dabbling Duck in King's Lynn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Castle Acre Priory and Houghton Hall. This bed & breakfast is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Sandringham House and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Roydon Common.
What's nearby
Houghton Hall(4.6 miles)
Castle Acre Priory(5.5 miles)
Roydon Common(7.2 miles)
Roydon Common National Nature Reserve(7.7 miles)
Bircham Windmill(8.2 miles)
The Green Britain Centre(8.8 miles)
Norfolk Coast(9.1 miles)
Church of St Peter and St Paul(9.1 miles)
Market Square(9.2 miles)
Swaffham Museum(9.2 miles)
Sandringham Country Park(9.5 miles)
Castle Rising(9.6 miles)
Swaffham Leisure Centre(10 miles)
Sandringham House(10.4 miles)
Swaffham Golf Club(10.7 miles)
Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)(30.2 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(140.6 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
11, Great Massingham, England, United Kingdom
Houghton Hall (4.6 miles)
Castle Acre Priory (5.5 miles)
Roydon Common (7.2 miles)
Roydon Common National Nature Reserve (7.7 miles)
Bircham Windmill (8.2 miles)
The Green Britain Centre (8.8 miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 340 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
58%
Family
18%
Group
17%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Dabbling Duck is a characterful village inn where guests consistently praise the friendly team and welcoming vibe, while some note small rooms, occasional noise, patchy Wi-Fi, and minor cleanliness or fly issues.
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What guests think
The Dabbling Duck is a characterful village inn where guests consistently praise the friendly team and welcoming vibe, while some note small rooms, occasional noise, patchy Wi-Fi, and minor cleanliness or fly issues.
Many highlight its pretty village setting and convenience for walks, the coast, and local estates. Rooms range from spacious annex suites to tighter pub rooms, some with village green views, and access can involve narrow, steep steps. Dining is a strong point across the restaurant, bar and weekend pizza barn, though a few found breakfast buffet options limited. Expect a warm, lively pub stay with character.
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Facilities
Lively pub facilities with a busy bar, full restaurant, weekend wood-fired pizza barn and beer garden; very dog-friendly throughout. Access to some rooms involves narrow, steep stairs.
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Susan
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent village pub with great staff and atmosphere that matches its surroundings and in keeping with good old inn values. The chef provides a great variety of flavors and quality dishes all served hot and on hot plates. The stairs are somewhat challenging for the elderly and mobility impaired. I didn’t realize when booking that I could have requested a ground floor room. My bad - should have read the small print. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Excellent village pub with great staff and atmosphere that matches its surroundings and in keeping with good old inn values. The chef provides a great variety of flavors and quality dishes all served hot and on hot plates. The stairs are somewhat challenging for the elderly and mobility impaired. I didn’t realize when booking that I could have requested a ground floor room. My bad - should have read the small print. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
10
Dave
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly welcome, given a quick tour of the property, then shown to our room which was a lovely double with a view across the Green to the church. Small bottle of Homemade vodka was a nice touch and a pleasant nightcap. We had breakfast and an evening meal there, both excellent. There is also an outdoor wood fired pizza option at weekends, which also was excellent. We had a lovely stay. The village is pretty and you are only 20-30 mins from the coast and several other local attractions. We would highly recommend.
Very friendly welcome, given a quick tour of the property, then shown to our room which was a lovely double with a view across the Green to the church. Small bottle of Homemade vodka was a nice touch and a pleasant nightcap. We had breakfast and an evening meal there, both excellent. There is also an outdoor wood fired pizza option at weekends, which also was excellent. We had a lovely stay. The village is pretty and you are only 20-30 mins from the coast and several other local attractions. We would highly recommend.
10
Neil
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good accomodation and excellent food. Building is an older one which has been extended - so some steep stairs to rooms.
Good accomodation and excellent food. Building is an older one which has been extended - so some steep stairs to rooms.
10
Rowena
Mar 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Just spent 3 wonderful days at this gem in Norfolk countryside. So much attention to detail with meal taste and presentation, rooms tastefully equipped (along with complimentary nightcap!!) and most welcoming, friendly and efficient staff. Just wish we were here for summer with pizza nights on a Friday and Saturday held in a very tastefully rustic barn and beer garden. We can thoroughly recommend this wonderful quiet location!
Just spent 3 wonderful days at this gem in Norfolk countryside. So much attention to detail with meal taste and presentation, rooms tastefully equipped (along with complimentary nightcap!!) and most welcoming, friendly and efficient staff. Just wish we were here for summer with pizza nights on a Friday and Saturday held in a very tastefully rustic barn and beer garden. We can thoroughly recommend this wonderful quiet location!
10
michael
Feb 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice dog friendly B&B. Staff friendly and food good.
Very nice dog friendly B&B. Staff friendly and food good.
10
Karen
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Dabbling Duck set in a beautiful little village fulfilled our expectations of a relaxing night away. The menu choice in the restaurant was excellent and the staff delightful. Our dog Polly was made to feel very welcome with a dog bed, water bowl and a few treats.
The Dabbling Duck set in a beautiful little village fulfilled our expectations of a relaxing night away. The menu choice in the restaurant was excellent and the staff delightful. Our dog Polly was made to feel very welcome with a dog bed, water bowl and a few treats.
10
jacqueline
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
So pet friendly. Would def try for the garden rooms as steep stairs to the pet friendly room above the pub but we booked late and only stayed one night so wasn’t an issue. Staff are always so friendly , atmosphere is great and good delicious. Def one of our favourites
So pet friendly. Would def try for the garden rooms as steep stairs to the pet friendly room above the pub but we booked late and only stayed one night so wasn’t an issue. Staff are always so friendly , atmosphere is great and good delicious. Def one of our favourites
10
Christian
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were super helpful and accommodating, food both in the restaurant, and the outside pizza kitchen/barn were excellent. Room clean and facilities good, proper coffee in the room, big tick!!!!!! Really enjoyable trip, loved it, over too quickly!!!
Staff were super helpful and accommodating, food both in the restaurant, and the outside pizza kitchen/barn were excellent. Room clean and facilities good, proper coffee in the room, big tick!!!!!! Really enjoyable trip, loved it, over too quickly!!!
10
Julia
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This place is a top find. Welcome was first class, room was beautifully presented and lovely extra touches. Home made vodka and Molten Brown toiletries. We were booked in for dinner but after sitting in the garden and enjoying the early evening sun we opted for pizza in the barn. Delicious pizzas and good vibe. We didn’t have breakfast but went on a wonderful circular walk, followed by coffee in the bar before we made our way home.
This place is a top find. Welcome was first class, room was beautifully presented and lovely extra touches. Home made vodka and Molten Brown toiletries. We were booked in for dinner but after sitting in the garden and enjoying the early evening sun we opted for pizza in the barn. Delicious pizzas and good vibe. We didn’t have breakfast but went on a wonderful circular walk, followed by coffee in the bar before we made our way home.
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Carole
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for two nights. Free parking onsite was available. The room was up 10 narrow steep steps so we decided to leave the suitcases in the car. The room (5) overlooked the village green and church. The room was very small but had a little lobby area and a small bathroom. The Internet coverage was poor to our room. The bed was comfortable. There is a very nice looking restaurant which serves a variety of meals, mostly meat based. There was very little vegetarian choice. I didn’t feel I had to give warning as it’s not uncommon these days but maybe I will in the future. We were told on arrival that booking through Hotels.com meant breakfast wasn’t included but if the booking is made direct with the hotel it would be. Breakfast was a meagre buffet offering (£8.50), coffee is extra, or there was a more expensive menu option. There is a lovely tearoom opposite the hotel which opens at 9am and they have a wide range of breakfasts at a reasonable cost!
Stayed for two nights. Free parking onsite was available. The room was up 10 narrow steep steps so we decided to leave the suitcases in the car. The room (5) overlooked the village green and church. The room was very small but had a little lobby area and a small bathroom. The Internet coverage was poor to our room. The bed was comfortable. There is a very nice looking restaurant which serves a variety of meals, mostly meat based. There was very little vegetarian choice. I didn’t feel I had to give warning as it’s not uncommon these days but maybe I will in the future. We were told on arrival that booking through Hotels.com meant breakfast wasn’t included but if the booking is made direct with the hotel it would be. Breakfast was a meagre buffet offering (£8.50), coffee is extra, or there was a more expensive menu option. There is a lovely tearoom opposite the hotel which opens at 9am and they have a wide range of breakfasts at a reasonable cost!
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Cleanliness
Generally clean rooms and public areas, with several guests praising overall upkeep. A few noted issues such as a musty smell, a stained hallway carpet, or the need for deeper cleaning in some garden-room details.
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Mandi
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent friendly service, food / wine were delicious. All staff most obliging. Our only negative was our room did have a musty / stale smell, we left the windows open to compensate and reasonably clean.
Excellent friendly service, food / wine were delicious. All staff most obliging. Our only negative was our room did have a musty / stale smell, we left the windows open to compensate and reasonably clean.
10
Catharine
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent pub with excellent food, lovely rooms. Carpet in the hall up to room very dirty and cleaner said she could not scrub it, because of what it was made of. I thought a bit impractical if that was the case. The rest of the place was spotless. The food was excellent. Area and atmosphere great. I would definitely return.
Excellent pub with excellent food, lovely rooms. Carpet in the hall up to room very dirty and cleaner said she could not scrub it, because of what it was made of. I thought a bit impractical if that was the case. The rest of the place was spotless. The food was excellent. Area and atmosphere great. I would definitely return.
8
Shirley
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed the Dabbling Duck and the staff were lovely, but rushed off their feet Room 7 Garden Room was ok but too close to people sitting outside in the beer garden. Bedroom was lovely and reasonably clean but on closer inspection you can see it needs a deep clean of the doors & skirting boards/ floors. Would still stay again as it wasn’t a deal breaker and great food.
Enjoyed the Dabbling Duck and the staff were lovely, but rushed off their feet Room 7 Garden Room was ok but too close to people sitting outside in the beer garden. Bedroom was lovely and reasonably clean but on closer inspection you can see it needs a deep clean of the doors & skirting boards/ floors. Would still stay again as it wasn’t a deal breaker and great food.
10
Vicky
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really clean, comfortable room. Nice soaps, tea, coffees and complimentary vodka! Evening meal was delicious, steak cooked perfectly. Breakfast equally great. 10 out of 10
Really clean, comfortable room. Nice soaps, tea, coffees and complimentary vodka! Evening meal was delicious, steak cooked perfectly. Breakfast equally great. 10 out of 10
10
Bruce
Dec 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a fantastic, warm, welcoming pub/restaurant/hotel. Lovely building, well maintained and in great condition. Staff were most welcoming and warm. Restaurant had a variety of different offerings, using locally sourced meats and ingredients. Absolutely loved this place
What a fantastic, warm, welcoming pub/restaurant/hotel. Lovely building, well maintained and in great condition. Staff were most welcoming and warm. Restaurant had a variety of different offerings, using locally sourced meats and ingredients. Absolutely loved this place
10
Christian
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were super helpful and accommodating, food both in the restaurant, and the outside pizza kitchen/barn were excellent. Room clean and facilities good, proper coffee in the room, big tick!!!!!! Really enjoyable trip, loved it, over too quickly!!!
Staff were super helpful and accommodating, food both in the restaurant, and the outside pizza kitchen/barn were excellent. Room clean and facilities good, proper coffee in the room, big tick!!!!!! Really enjoyable trip, loved it, over too quickly!!!
10
john
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent from beginning to end. Lovely location and pretty village. Team without exception friendly and helpful throughout. Food good both evening meal and breakfast. Also good choice of drinks. Room good well decorated clean and comfortable. We're in room 1 and probably would benefit from black out curtains although likely less of an issue most of summer so far!! Other than curtains nothing to fault would definitely stay there again and recommend.
Excellent from beginning to end. Lovely location and pretty village. Team without exception friendly and helpful throughout. Food good both evening meal and breakfast. Also good choice of drinks. Room good well decorated clean and comfortable. We're in room 1 and probably would benefit from black out curtains although likely less of an issue most of summer so far!! Other than curtains nothing to fault would definitely stay there again and recommend.
10
ANDY
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
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Rooms
Rooms are characterful and comfortable, ranging from spacious annex suites with village green views to tighter rooms in the pub. Several guests reported compact layouts, occasional noise from the bar or play areas, and uneven Wi-Fi in certain rooms.
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Angela
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Dabbling Duck exceeded our expectations in all respects. We were shown into our beautiful room in the house adjacent to the inn. The room was spacious and comfortable with a large sofa as well as king size bed. Our en suite bathroom was bigger than many hotel rooms we have stayed in and far more luxuriously appointed. Dinner in the inn was great - excellent service and good choices and breakfast also first class. The location was good for visiting nearby National Trust and English Heritage places as well as the North Norfolk coast.
The Dabbling Duck exceeded our expectations in all respects. We were shown into our beautiful room in the house adjacent to the inn. The room was spacious and comfortable with a large sofa as well as king size bed. Our en suite bathroom was bigger than many hotel rooms we have stayed in and far more luxuriously appointed. Dinner in the inn was great - excellent service and good choices and breakfast also first class. The location was good for visiting nearby National Trust and English Heritage places as well as the North Norfolk coast.
6
Graeme
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a very busy pub so quite noisy. The food is good, but the room we had was very small and cluttered with a radiator (which could have been put away in the cupboard) and a large fan. The biggest problem was that there was no internet and the management attitude was - "Well it is North Norfolk!" Which is not really acceptable in 2025.
It's a very busy pub so quite noisy. The food is good, but the room we had was very small and cluttered with a radiator (which could have been put away in the cupboard) and a large fan. The biggest problem was that there was no internet and the management attitude was - "Well it is North Norfolk!" Which is not really acceptable in 2025.
10
janet
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room in Barrack House. We did struggle with an internet reception to begin with but we did sort it out in the end. Breakfast was just delicious and plentiful..
Very nice room in Barrack House. We did struggle with an internet reception to begin with but we did sort it out in the end. Breakfast was just delicious and plentiful..
8
JOHN
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Second visit after a 2 year gap. We didn't think that the general standard was as good. Breakfast, help yourself choices, relied more on dried fruit. The 'main course' choices were just as good though. We stayed in the 'pigeon' room (No 7) which was right next to the children's play area and the army of very noisy kids (thanks to their parents) easily penetrated the double glazing and shutters of our room. Probably our fault for booking a stay in the school holidays. Made the most of using the DD as a base and 'DID' a lot of N. Norfolk. Evening meals as good as usual.
Second visit after a 2 year gap. We didn't think that the general standard was as good. Breakfast, help yourself choices, relied more on dried fruit. The 'main course' choices were just as good though. We stayed in the 'pigeon' room (No 7) which was right next to the children's play area and the army of very noisy kids (thanks to their parents) easily penetrated the double glazing and shutters of our room. Probably our fault for booking a stay in the school holidays. Made the most of using the DD as a base and 'DID' a lot of N. Norfolk. Evening meals as good as usual.
10
Marie
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super friendly staff nothing to much trouble.fantastic room and view.
Super friendly staff nothing to much trouble.fantastic room and view.
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Susan
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was too small for two people. Nowhere to hang clothes. Short bed which made it uncomfortable.
Room was too small for two people. Nowhere to hang clothes. Short bed which made it uncomfortable.
10
David
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed in the house next door to the pub and it’s an amazing place to stay. The rooms are spacious and very well decorated. If you eat in the restaurant try and get a table inside the restaurant and not in the bar area as this was quite noisy.
We stayed in the house next door to the pub and it’s an amazing place to stay. The rooms are spacious and very well decorated. If you eat in the restaurant try and get a table inside the restaurant and not in the bar area as this was quite noisy.
10
Beverley
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a beautiful hotel and the service was excellent. We stayed in a triple room which was unfortunately too small for 3 adults but we only stayed one night so managed.
It was a beautiful hotel and the service was excellent. We stayed in a triple room which was unfortunately too small for 3 adults but we only stayed one night so managed.
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ANDY
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
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Carole
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for two nights. Free parking onsite was available. The room was up 10 narrow steep steps so we decided to leave the suitcases in the car. The room (5) overlooked the village green and church. The room was very small but had a little lobby area and a small bathroom. The Internet coverage was poor to our room. The bed was comfortable. There is a very nice looking restaurant which serves a variety of meals, mostly meat based. There was very little vegetarian choice. I didn’t feel I had to give warning as it’s not uncommon these days but maybe I will in the future. We were told on arrival that booking through Hotels.com meant breakfast wasn’t included but if the booking is made direct with the hotel it would be. Breakfast was a meagre buffet offering (£8.50), coffee is extra, or there was a more expensive menu option. There is a lovely tearoom opposite the hotel which opens at 9am and they have a wide range of breakfasts at a reasonable cost!
Stayed for two nights. Free parking onsite was available. The room was up 10 narrow steep steps so we decided to leave the suitcases in the car. The room (5) overlooked the village green and church. The room was very small but had a little lobby area and a small bathroom. The Internet coverage was poor to our room. The bed was comfortable. There is a very nice looking restaurant which serves a variety of meals, mostly meat based. There was very little vegetarian choice. I didn’t feel I had to give warning as it’s not uncommon these days but maybe I will in the future. We were told on arrival that booking through Hotels.com meant breakfast wasn’t included but if the booking is made direct with the hotel it would be. Breakfast was a meagre buffet offering (£8.50), coffee is extra, or there was a more expensive menu option. There is a lovely tearoom opposite the hotel which opens at 9am and they have a wide range of breakfasts at a reasonable cost!
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Service
Service is widely described as welcoming and helpful across the inn. Occasional drawbacks included long waits at breakfast and one instance of curt service.
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Susan
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent village pub with great staff and atmosphere that matches its surroundings and in keeping with good old inn values. The chef provides a great variety of flavors and quality dishes all served hot and on hot plates. The stairs are somewhat challenging for the elderly and mobility impaired. I didn’t realize when booking that I could have requested a ground floor room. My bad - should have read the small print. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Excellent village pub with great staff and atmosphere that matches its surroundings and in keeping with good old inn values. The chef provides a great variety of flavors and quality dishes all served hot and on hot plates. The stairs are somewhat challenging for the elderly and mobility impaired. I didn’t realize when booking that I could have requested a ground floor room. My bad - should have read the small print. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
10
Robert
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful 3 nights stay at The Dabbling Duck, from the warm welcome on arrival to checking out all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Food and drinks were also outstanding, especially the wood fired pizza's.
We had a wonderful 3 nights stay at The Dabbling Duck, from the warm welcome on arrival to checking out all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Food and drinks were also outstanding, especially the wood fired pizza's.
10
Hazel
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely village, comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Lovely village, comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
10
Marshall
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A wonderfully charming and friendly place. Great service and staff.
A wonderfully charming and friendly place. Great service and staff.
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Leon
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Such friendly staff
Such friendly staff
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Marie
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location, atmosphere in the pub, staff friendliness and service was wonderful. Our room was a bit tight (family room only one left so booked so that we could each have a bed) with no room for baggage but realise to squeeze a double and single into a room in an old building would always be a challenge. Breakfast was delicious (although would love a muesli or granola that wasn't so sweet) when it came but a huge wait. Evening meal was delicious. Would definitely stay again though if passing through.
The location, atmosphere in the pub, staff friendliness and service was wonderful. Our room was a bit tight (family room only one left so booked so that we could each have a bed) with no room for baggage but realise to squeeze a double and single into a room in an old building would always be a challenge. Breakfast was delicious (although would love a muesli or granola that wasn't so sweet) when it came but a huge wait. Evening meal was delicious. Would definitely stay again though if passing through.
10
tom
Jan 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super stay as always. Staff very helpful and cant do enough.
Super stay as always. Staff very helpful and cant do enough.
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Stuart
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stunning looking building and a stunning location. Most of the staff are great, helpful and friendly apart from one man (who seated and served breakfast in the morning) looked fed up and borderline rude. Apart from that, it was a lovely stay.
Stunning looking building and a stunning location. Most of the staff are great, helpful and friendly apart from one man (who seated and served breakfast in the morning) looked fed up and borderline rude. Apart from that, it was a lovely stay.
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bridget
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay. Lovely comfortable rooms. Jennifer the receptionist and our waitress at dinner were both exceptional. Looking forward to staying here again
Fabulous stay. Lovely comfortable rooms. Jennifer the receptionist and our waitress at dinner were both exceptional. Looking forward to staying here again
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ANDY
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
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Location
Set in a pretty village that is handy for walks, Sandringham, heritage sites and the North Norfolk coast. Many found it a relaxing base for exploring the area.
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Angela
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Dabbling Duck exceeded our expectations in all respects. We were shown into our beautiful room in the house adjacent to the inn. The room was spacious and comfortable with a large sofa as well as king size bed. Our en suite bathroom was bigger than many hotel rooms we have stayed in and far more luxuriously appointed. Dinner in the inn was great - excellent service and good choices and breakfast also first class. The location was good for visiting nearby National Trust and English Heritage places as well as the North Norfolk coast.
The Dabbling Duck exceeded our expectations in all respects. We were shown into our beautiful room in the house adjacent to the inn. The room was spacious and comfortable with a large sofa as well as king size bed. Our en suite bathroom was bigger than many hotel rooms we have stayed in and far more luxuriously appointed. Dinner in the inn was great - excellent service and good choices and breakfast also first class. The location was good for visiting nearby National Trust and English Heritage places as well as the North Norfolk coast.
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Dave
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly welcome, given a quick tour of the property, then shown to our room which was a lovely double with a view across the Green to the church. Small bottle of Homemade vodka was a nice touch and a pleasant nightcap. We had breakfast and an evening meal there, both excellent. There is also an outdoor wood fired pizza option at weekends, which also was excellent. We had a lovely stay. The village is pretty and you are only 20-30 mins from the coast and several other local attractions. We would highly recommend.
Very friendly welcome, given a quick tour of the property, then shown to our room which was a lovely double with a view across the Green to the church. Small bottle of Homemade vodka was a nice touch and a pleasant nightcap. We had breakfast and an evening meal there, both excellent. There is also an outdoor wood fired pizza option at weekends, which also was excellent. We had a lovely stay. The village is pretty and you are only 20-30 mins from the coast and several other local attractions. We would highly recommend.
10
Nicola
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice village , lovely food good base to explore Norfolk .
Nice village , lovely food good base to explore Norfolk .
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Jane
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spent two night at the quirky Dabbling Duck, location in a pretty village is ideal for walking and exploring the area by car. The hotel staff are really friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Room was small but there was a mixup at booking so on arrival we had to be allocated a different room as we had a dog. DD is super dog friendly and they are welcomed in all areas. Food is very good with plenty of variety, breakfast is hearty and all dietary requirements are catered for.
Spent two night at the quirky Dabbling Duck, location in a pretty village is ideal for walking and exploring the area by car. The hotel staff are really friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Room was small but there was a mixup at booking so on arrival we had to be allocated a different room as we had a dog. DD is super dog friendly and they are welcomed in all areas. Food is very good with plenty of variety, breakfast is hearty and all dietary requirements are catered for.
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Karen
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Dabbling Duck set in a beautiful little village fulfilled our expectations of a relaxing night away. The menu choice in the restaurant was excellent and the staff delightful. Our dog Polly was made to feel very welcome with a dog bed, water bowl and a few treats.
The Dabbling Duck set in a beautiful little village fulfilled our expectations of a relaxing night away. The menu choice in the restaurant was excellent and the staff delightful. Our dog Polly was made to feel very welcome with a dog bed, water bowl and a few treats.
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Mike
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for Sandringham and walks. Friendly staff, food excellent both Breakfast and Evening meal. Would recommend.
Great location for Sandringham and walks. Friendly staff, food excellent both Breakfast and Evening meal. Would recommend.
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john
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent from beginning to end. Lovely location and pretty village. Team without exception friendly and helpful throughout. Food good both evening meal and breakfast. Also good choice of drinks. Room good well decorated clean and comfortable. We're in room 1 and probably would benefit from black out curtains although likely less of an issue most of summer so far!! Other than curtains nothing to fault would definitely stay there again and recommend.
Excellent from beginning to end. Lovely location and pretty village. Team without exception friendly and helpful throughout. Food good both evening meal and breakfast. Also good choice of drinks. Room good well decorated clean and comfortable. We're in room 1 and probably would benefit from black out curtains although likely less of an issue most of summer so far!! Other than curtains nothing to fault would definitely stay there again and recommend.
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philip
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
lovely inn with good food in a quiet village and central for North Norfolk.
lovely inn with good food in a quiet village and central for North Norfolk.
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Martin
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful little picture perfect village, a lovely find.
Beautiful little picture perfect village, a lovely find.
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Sara
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for visiting north Norfolk. Lovely village and walks from the pub. Food good quality in pub in the evening, as was included breakfast
Great location for visiting north Norfolk. Lovely village and walks from the pub. Food good quality in pub in the evening, as was included breakfast
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Dining
Food is a highlight: well-cooked meals in the restaurant and bar, popular breakfasts, and a praised weekend pizza option using local ingredients. A few noted a basic buffet element at breakfast and occasional flies.
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Susan
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent village pub with great staff and atmosphere that matches its surroundings and in keeping with good old inn values. The chef provides a great variety of flavors and quality dishes all served hot and on hot plates. The stairs are somewhat challenging for the elderly and mobility impaired. I didn’t realize when booking that I could have requested a ground floor room. My bad - should have read the small print. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Excellent village pub with great staff and atmosphere that matches its surroundings and in keeping with good old inn values. The chef provides a great variety of flavors and quality dishes all served hot and on hot plates. The stairs are somewhat challenging for the elderly and mobility impaired. I didn’t realize when booking that I could have requested a ground floor room. My bad - should have read the small print. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
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Robert
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful 3 nights stay at The Dabbling Duck, from the warm welcome on arrival to checking out all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Food and drinks were also outstanding, especially the wood fired pizza's.
We had a wonderful 3 nights stay at The Dabbling Duck, from the warm welcome on arrival to checking out all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Food and drinks were also outstanding, especially the wood fired pizza's.
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Dave
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly welcome, given a quick tour of the property, then shown to our room which was a lovely double with a view across the Green to the church. Small bottle of Homemade vodka was a nice touch and a pleasant nightcap. We had breakfast and an evening meal there, both excellent. There is also an outdoor wood fired pizza option at weekends, which also was excellent. We had a lovely stay. The village is pretty and you are only 20-30 mins from the coast and several other local attractions. We would highly recommend.
Very friendly welcome, given a quick tour of the property, then shown to our room which was a lovely double with a view across the Green to the church. Small bottle of Homemade vodka was a nice touch and a pleasant nightcap. We had breakfast and an evening meal there, both excellent. There is also an outdoor wood fired pizza option at weekends, which also was excellent. We had a lovely stay. The village is pretty and you are only 20-30 mins from the coast and several other local attractions. We would highly recommend.
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Vicky
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really clean, comfortable room. Nice soaps, tea, coffees and complimentary vodka! Evening meal was delicious, steak cooked perfectly. Breakfast equally great. 10 out of 10
Really clean, comfortable room. Nice soaps, tea, coffees and complimentary vodka! Evening meal was delicious, steak cooked perfectly. Breakfast equally great. 10 out of 10
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JOHN
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Second visit after a 2 year gap. We didn't think that the general standard was as good. Breakfast, help yourself choices, relied more on dried fruit. The 'main course' choices were just as good though. We stayed in the 'pigeon' room (No 7) which was right next to the children's play area and the army of very noisy kids (thanks to their parents) easily penetrated the double glazing and shutters of our room. Probably our fault for booking a stay in the school holidays. Made the most of using the DD as a base and 'DID' a lot of N. Norfolk. Evening meals as good as usual.
Second visit after a 2 year gap. We didn't think that the general standard was as good. Breakfast, help yourself choices, relied more on dried fruit. The 'main course' choices were just as good though. We stayed in the 'pigeon' room (No 7) which was right next to the children's play area and the army of very noisy kids (thanks to their parents) easily penetrated the double glazing and shutters of our room. Probably our fault for booking a stay in the school holidays. Made the most of using the DD as a base and 'DID' a lot of N. Norfolk. Evening meals as good as usual.
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Timothy
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
a wonderfull pub full off live great place to stay in a beautiful village need to sort out the fles
a wonderfull pub full off live great place to stay in a beautiful village need to sort out the fles
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Diane
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything we needed. They need fly deterrent in the restaurant. Iovely food and hospitality.
Everything we needed. They need fly deterrent in the restaurant. Iovely food and hospitality.
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Bruce
Dec 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a fantastic, warm, welcoming pub/restaurant/hotel. Lovely building, well maintained and in great condition. Staff were most welcoming and warm. Restaurant had a variety of different offerings, using locally sourced meats and ingredients. Absolutely loved this place
What a fantastic, warm, welcoming pub/restaurant/hotel. Lovely building, well maintained and in great condition. Staff were most welcoming and warm. Restaurant had a variety of different offerings, using locally sourced meats and ingredients. Absolutely loved this place
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ANDY
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
Had a wonderful stay at The Dabbling Duck. Our room was lovely and clean with a great view of the Village Green. The staff, who were extremely busy serving Sunday lunch were very polite and helpful. We had a booking in the restaurant, where the food was amazing, as was the breakfast. Over all, this is a stunning place to stay and chill, absolutely loved it, 10/10.
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Carole
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for two nights. Free parking onsite was available. The room was up 10 narrow steep steps so we decided to leave the suitcases in the car. The room (5) overlooked the village green and church. The room was very small but had a little lobby area and a small bathroom. The Internet coverage was poor to our room. The bed was comfortable. There is a very nice looking restaurant which serves a variety of meals, mostly meat based. There was very little vegetarian choice. I didn’t feel I had to give warning as it’s not uncommon these days but maybe I will in the future. We were told on arrival that booking through Hotels.com meant breakfast wasn’t included but if the booking is made direct with the hotel it would be. Breakfast was a meagre buffet offering (£8.50), coffee is extra, or there was a more expensive menu option. There is a lovely tearoom opposite the hotel which opens at 9am and they have a wide range of breakfasts at a reasonable cost!
Stayed for two nights. Free parking onsite was available. The room was up 10 narrow steep steps so we decided to leave the suitcases in the car. The room (5) overlooked the village green and church. The room was very small but had a little lobby area and a small bathroom. The Internet coverage was poor to our room. The bed was comfortable. There is a very nice looking restaurant which serves a variety of meals, mostly meat based. There was very little vegetarian choice. I didn’t feel I had to give warning as it’s not uncommon these days but maybe I will in the future. We were told on arrival that booking through Hotels.com meant breakfast wasn’t included but if the booking is made direct with the hotel it would be. Breakfast was a meagre buffet offering (£8.50), coffee is extra, or there was a more expensive menu option. There is a lovely tearoom opposite the hotel which opens at 9am and they have a wide range of breakfasts at a reasonable cost!
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Pauline
Jul 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved our stay at the Dabbling Duck. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room perfect and property in a gorgeous location.
We loved our stay at the Dabbling Duck. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room perfect and property in a gorgeous location.
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Alison
Apr 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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Kate
Apr 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious room, thoughtful staff allocated us a room we could access after 11pm as attending a wedding nearby, appreciated this! Well furnished and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
Lovely spacious room, thoughtful staff allocated us a room we could access after 11pm as attending a wedding nearby, appreciated this! Well furnished and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
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Stephen
Mar 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
all good, friendly staff, lovely room and the dog even had his own bed
all good, friendly staff, lovely room and the dog even had his own bed
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Travis
Mar 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Easy parking, great restaurant
Easy parking, great restaurant
FAQs about The Dabbling Duck
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, the property allows pets in specific rooms only, and guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly. Other pet restrictions may apply.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in King's Lynn, within a 10-minute drive of Castle Acre Priory and Houghton Hall. It is approximately 10.4 miles from Sandringham House and 7.2 miles from Roydon Common.
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The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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