Bed & breakfast in King's Lynn with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that 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. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
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 free of charge (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
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
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
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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
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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 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
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. 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 276 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 276 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 276 reviews
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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
6/10 Okay
Graeme
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
2 Jun 2025
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.
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.
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.