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The Dabbling Duck

3.5 star property

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A spacious library with high wooden ceilings, large bookshelves, and a central wooden table surrounded by chairs.
A teal armchair with a quilted cushion in a room with dark blue walls and a floor lamp.
A rustic interior with a wood-paneled ceiling, a neon sign, a brick oven, and a chalkboard menu.
A man sitting on a bench outside a building with a sign that reads "The Duck."
A bed with white linens, a patterned throw, and two bedside lamps.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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11 Abbey Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, England, PE32 2HN
  • Place, Houghton Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle Acre Priory
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandringham House
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a chair with a cushioned seat, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))

A bedroom with two beds, a radiator, a mirror, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite (.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Super King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King)

A bedroom with a large bed, a green chair, a wooden wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Garden View (/ Double )

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, two bedside lamps, and a patterned rug.

Luxury Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Garden View (/ Double )

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Dabbling Duck

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
The Dabbling Duck offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Dabbling Duck. During your stay, you'll be close to Houghton Hall. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Castle Acre Priory and 9 minutes from Houghton Hall
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Dabbling Duck also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star King's Lynn bed & breakfast is smoke free.

The Dabbling Duck has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Dabbling Duck Inn
Dabbling Duck Inn King's Lynn
Dabbling Duck King's Lynn
Dabbling Duck B&B King's Lynn
The Dabbling Duck King's Lynn
The Dabbling Duck Bed & breakfast
The Dabbling Duck Bed & breakfast King's Lynn

The Dabbling Duck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 304 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good, friendly staff, lovely room and the dog even had his own bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking outside and car park available, super friendly staff, immaculate room and very dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Probably the best overall stay I’ve had, room excellent, staff the best, food great and overall really good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food. Cosy room - they call the garden room. I think these are the best ones to stay in - with chic design, like you see in the photos.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, friendly and cosy. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely food, lovely rooms, very friendly. Good range of beer/cider on tap including duration beer, aspalls and neck oil. Lovely traditional pub with open fire would highly recommend. Staff are very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was fantastic and atmosphere was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect overnight stopover, quiet, friendly and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anazing

Amazing place to stay. Very friendly and comfy rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Comfortable, welcoming and a relaxing nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely inn with good food in a quiet village and central for North Norfolk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant and bar was excellent. Beautiful village pub with plenty of atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff nothing to much trouble.fantastic room and view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place to escape and relaxe, had a really great time chilling at the Duck
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice dog friendly B&B. Staff friendly and food good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice village , lovely food good base to explore Norfolk .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay & eat

Such an amazing place to stay and so pet friendly The pub has such a good vibe & always buzzing - staff are so friendly & the food is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff delicious food and perfect cocktails! Love the style and decor, particularly the album covers on gents loos!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service and a unique hotel and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere, food excellent and staff very welcoming snd helpful would recommend to anyone in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place to stay

a wonderfull pub full off live great place to stay in a beautiful village need to sort out the fles
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024