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The Dabbling Duck

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in King's Lynn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Exterior
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
11 Abbey Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, England, PE32 2HN
  • Houghton Hall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sandringham House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hunstanton Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (.)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))

Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King)

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Super King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

King's Lynn

At The Dabbling Duck, you'll be 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Houghton Hall and 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Castle Acre Priory. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class King's Lynn B&B you'll find Sandringham House.
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What's nearby

  • Houghton Hall - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sandringham House - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Sandringham Country Park - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Castle Rising - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Hunstanton Beach - 25 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Kings Lynn Station - 18 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fox & Hounds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dabbling Duck - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ostrich Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Dabbling Duck

Bed & breakfast in King's Lynn with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Dabbling Duck offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of 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 hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area 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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dabbling Duck?

The Dabbling Duck offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dabbling Duck?

Yep, The Dabbling Duck has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dabbling Duck?

The closest beach to The Dabbling Duck is Snettisham Scalp (18.5 km).

What makes The Dabbling Duck a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Dabbling Duck.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dabbling Duck?

No, The Dabbling Duck does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dabbling Duck?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dabbling Duck?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dabbling Duck?

Dogs are welcome at The Dabbling Duck, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Dabbling Duck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

A charming pub in a pretty Norfolk village.

This was our third stay at the Dabbling Duck, always enjoyable. Very good food, service and a lovely pub and setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Lovely place in a beautiful setting

We would love to stay again, really enjoyed it. Room was comfortable, dinner & breakfast both relaxed and beautifully cooked. Dog freindly, so was great for us. The space is understandibly put aside mostly for diners with tables set up, but the bar area could really do with being larger and more comfy seating. Posh, obnoxious kids took over in the bar which was annoying, but that is not the establishments fault.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely village, comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect pleasure

We loved the vibe and all the quirks that make this a lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stay as always. Staff very helpful and cant do enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

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

The best!

Such friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Recommended

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jayne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, quirky and unique decor ...Great! Would we stay again, definitely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

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

Great stay in Norfolk

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller than we've had before but it was lovely all the same. Breakfast is always worth looking forward to...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was already familiar with the excellent food on offer at this pub, and it was a pleasure to finally stay for a night too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024