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Located in Great Massingham and with Houghton Hall reachable within 4.7 miles, The Dabbling Duck provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 29 miles from Blickling Hall, 5.3 miles from Castle Acre Castle and 9.4 miles from Castle Rising Castle. Sandringham House Museum & Grounds is 10 miles from the inn and Holkham Hall is 19 miles away. The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. The inn has a playground. You can play darts at this 4-star inn, and the area is popular for cycling. Blakeney Point is 23 miles from The Dabbling Duck, while Weeting Castle is 24 miles away. Norwich International Airport is 30 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
1 twin bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
10
High score for Great Massingham

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely fabulous. We went for the ‘seafood’ night, and the quality was outstanding. Great atmosphere, great vibe, and our waitress was a superstar!
  • Sylvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay there, would go there again. Superb food, pub/rustic atmosphere but tastefully modernised and very clean. Very efficient and friendly staff with can-do attitude. Good sized carpark. Lovely overhead shower.
  • Gregg
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely village location and great themed rooms in the building next door. Pub food was brilliant too!
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property in a charming location. Great base for exploring surround Norfolk. Lovely staff. Good food, beer and gin. Really dog friendly. Great breakfast. Comfortable bed.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast, comfortable room. Complimentary flavoured vodka.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room, the stuff and the food. Truly exceptional all of it. The room.was big, maintained perfectly, great taste in decorating. T Food was wow and stuff were super friendly and helpful
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We went to celebrate a special birthday for my partner. Our daughter had recommended the hotel and we were not disappointed with it. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and we had an excellent diner and breakfast.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole place was beautiful. Wonderful pub and dining. Food was delicious and my room was lovely and very clean. Even provided the room with a little tipple of homemade fruity vodka to try. Bathroom/shower was so nice.
  • Abi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The ambience, friendly team and the accommodation was beautiful and good value for money.
  • L
    Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed over late last year due to working over the road in the post office. The staff were excellent aswel as the food and the room. Definitely recommend.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Dabbling Duck
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Playground

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:30 and 07:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests traveling with pets must confirm with the hotel before arrival as there are limited pet-friendly rooms.

FAQs about The Dabbling Duck

  • The Dabbling Duck is 1,150 feet from the center of Great Massingham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Dabbling Duck may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Dabbling Duck is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Dabbling Duck include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • Yes, The Dabbling Duck is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Dabbling Duck can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
  • The Dabbling Duck has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Dabbling Duck offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Darts