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The Dabbling Duck

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

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Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3)) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding
Luxury Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Garden View (/ Double ) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3)) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Super King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Quadruple Room, Ensuite, Garden View (/ Double ) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

King's Lynn

The Dabbling Duck places you within a 10-minute drive of Castle Acre Priory and Houghton Hall. This 3.5-star bed & breakfast has 9 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Castle Acre Priory - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Houghton Hall - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Sandringham House - 12 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Castle Rising - 15 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Hunstanton Beach - 25 min drive - 17.3 miles

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 Dabbling Duck - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fox and Hound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ffolkes Arms Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Dabbling Duck

Bed & breakfast in King's Lynn with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Dabbling Duck enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers are also included.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Dabbling Duck?

The Dabbling Duck provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Dabbling Duck?

This bed & breakfast is located in King's Lynn, close to Houghton Hall and Castle Acre Priory.

Is there parking available at The Dabbling Duck?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Dabbling Duck feature a casino?

No, The Dabbling Duck doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Dabbling Duck?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about The Dabbling Duck?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Dabbling Duck?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Dabbling Duck have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Dabbling Duck doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Dabbling Duck allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, dogs stay free at The Dabbling Duck and the property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Dabbling Duck?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Dabbling Duck?

The closest major airport to The Dabbling Duck is Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.), which is about 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Dabbling Duck?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer a deck where guests can enjoy garden or courtyard views.

The Dabbling Duck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 282 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Atmosphere and aura from staff and building excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suffice to say, if we're looking for somewhere to stay in the area again we won't need to look any further than The Dabbling Duck. We were well looked after from start to finish. Superb accommodation and lovely food - especially the breakfast which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall, Nashville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderfully charming and friendly place. Great service and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Business traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler

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

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