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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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Cozy library with high ceilings, wooden tables, and bookshelves filled with books.
Step into The Dabbling Duck, a charming pub with a rustic exterior and cozy outdoor seating area.
Stairs lead up to a landing with a patterned carpet featuring birds in flight.
Relax in this classic bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a dresser.
Enjoy a meal at this casual dining area, where a brick oven and chalkboard menu offer a variety of food options.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Classic four-poster bed with white linens and a throw blanket, paired with modern bedside lamps and patterned rug.

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, wooden chair, and framed artworks.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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 (.)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in this classic bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a dresser.

Triple Room, Ensuite (Family (Sleeps 3))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Relax in comfort with a large bed, a teal armchair, and a wooden wardrobe.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Super King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Super King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

Cozy retreat with a single bed, nightstands, and a framed art collection.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
11 Abbey Road, Great Massingham, King's Lynn, England, PE32 2HN

What's nearby

  • Castle Acre Priory - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Houghton Hall - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sandringham House - 12 min drive - 16.7 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

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at The Dabbling Duck. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • An off-lead area and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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

This property does not have any lifts

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 The Dabbling Duck pet-friendly?

Yes, The Dabbling Duck allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Dabbling Duck?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Dabbling Duck?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Dabbling Duck?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Dabbling Duck located?

Situated in King's Lynn, this bed & breakfast is within 9 miles (15 km) of Houghton Hall, Castle Acre Priory and Roydon Common. Roydon Common National Nature Reserve and Bircham Windmill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Dabbling Duck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 261 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan

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

Marshall

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

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

Hazel

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

tom

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

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

8/10 Good

Sara

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

Mark

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

Great Stay

Amazing place to stay! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little picture perfect village, a lovely find.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid meal, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy

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

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent weekend break.

Excellent stay at the Dabbling Duck. Friendly, welcoming staff, great food and service. Comfortable room and a lovely location. Our second stay and we will be back again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Sandringham and walks. Friendly staff, food excellent both Breakfast and Evening meal. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Full of character, staff helpfull and good food. Very relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023