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.

The Dabbling Duck Inn in Great Massingham

Average nightly price at The Dabbling Duck by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$104
February	US$123
March	US$132
April	US$128
May	US$126
June	US$129
July	US$149
August	US$180
September	US$163
October	US$120
November	US$119
December	US$133

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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10

Susan

20 Sept 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.

10

Dave

30 Jul 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.

10

Neil

18 Feb 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.

10

Rowena

20 Mar 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!

10

michael

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice dog friendly B&B. Staff friendly and food good.

10

Karen

19 Aug 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.

10

jacqueline

14 Sept 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

10

Christian

2 Aug 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!!!

10

Julia

7 Apr 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.

6

Carole

29 Jul 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!

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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

25 May 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.

10

Catharine

2 Sept 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.

8

Shirley

7 Apr 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.

10

Vicky

4 Jan 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

10

Bruce

28 Dec 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

10

Christian

2 Aug 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!!!

10

john

23 Jun 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.

10

ANDY

4 Nov 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.

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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

23 Sept 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.

6

Graeme

2 Jun 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.

10

janet

20 Aug 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..

8

JOHN

21 Aug 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.

10

Marie

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff nothing to much trouble.fantastic room and view.

6

Susan

14 Aug 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.

10

David

17 Aug 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.

10

Beverley

29 Aug 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.

10

ANDY

4 Nov 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.

6

Carole

29 Jul 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!

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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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10

Susan

20 Sept 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.

10

Robert

22 Sept 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.

10

Hazel

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely village, comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10

Marshall

22 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A wonderfully charming and friendly place. Great service and staff.

10

Leon

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such friendly staff

8

Marie

18 Jul 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.

10

tom

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super stay as always. Staff very helpful and cant do enough.

8

Stuart

30 Jan 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.

8

bridget

11 Nov 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

10

ANDY

4 Nov 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.

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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

23 Sept 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.

10

Dave

30 Jul 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.

10

Nicola

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice village , lovely food good base to explore Norfolk .

8

Jane

28 Sept 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.

10

Karen

19 Aug 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.

8

Mike

23 Apr 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.

10

john

23 Jun 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.

8

philip

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

lovely inn with good food in a quiet village and central for North Norfolk.

10

Martin

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful little picture perfect village, a lovely find.

8

Sara

6 Oct 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

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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

20 Sept 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.

10

Robert

22 Sept 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.

10

Dave

30 Jul 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.

10

Vicky

4 Jan 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

8

JOHN

21 Aug 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.

10

Timothy

22 Jul 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

8

Diane

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything we needed. They need fly deterrent in the restaurant. Iovely food and hospitality.

10

Bruce

28 Dec 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

10

ANDY

4 Nov 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.

6

Carole

29 Jul 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!

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1 $118	2 $139	3 $131	4	5 $118	6 $158	7 $178
8 $118	9 $158	10 $137	11 $118	12 $119	13 $199	14 $134
15 $158	16 $137	17 $116	18 $121	19 $137	20 $133	21
22 $121	23 $115	24 $115	25 $121	26 $134	27 $159	28 $166
29 $115	30 $115

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