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Reviews of The Dabbling Duck 4 stars

11, Great Massingham, PE32 2HN, United Kingdom

#2 of 3 hotels in Great Massingham

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 414 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    An impressive pub with rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food service should have been better- evening meal mains brought out before starters mains seemed to have been then just kept warm which didnt do the Yorkshire's and Roasties any favours- both very dry and overcooked. Breakfast started with single member of staff who seemed overwhelmed - both orange and apple juice jugs empty, and orders taken at random. Later joined by a colleague and things went a lot more smoothly.

    Large comfortable rooms at the back of a busy pub. Very friendly staff. Despite how busy the pub was we got a great nights sleep. Food was (mainly) excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Worth a detour to go to the Dabbling Duck in its delightful village.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The things we found difficult were those you can't do anything about! We are elderly, so found the stairs a bit of a challenge. The car park is adequate but access is quite tricky if there are cars parked opposite. But really, as an experience, there was nothing to complain about.

    We picked the DD off the internet - and it was a find! Beautiful old pub, gorgeous location. The evening meal was one of the best we have had. Our (upgraded) room was still quite small, but delightfully furnished and very comfortable. And where else would you be left with a carafe of home-made vodka! Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Gorgeous place to stay in a lovely village
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The location is beautiful. In a picturesque country village that has many duck ponds! Our room looked out over the village green and the church. So clean and tidy. Great interior design. Very relaxing. Food in the gastropub was really good and the staff were fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Breakfast fell short of dinner offering
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed spa type slippers as wooden floor

    Well maintained

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Excellent service, accommodating and great facilities and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Well fed and rested after 18 miles.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Clean , warm, well appointed room . Good food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    We were very well looked after throughout our stay and we would recommend the Dabbling Duck
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The breakfast was excellent, A really good choice Our room was lovely , cosy with plenty of storage and a very nice bathroom, Very dog friendly too, The pub had been extended [to a very high standard] since our last visit a few years ago It was very busy all day Sunday but there were plenty of staff who were well organised and attentive so our evening meal came quickly and was delicious. A well run pub for sure

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent food. Staff friendly and engaging. Bonus access to electric car charging overnight.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    An excellent stay with a warm welcome, great food, and a brilliant pub downstairs!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom had over-bath shower which is not my preference but was manageable. The pub was great busy and buzzing, which did not affect me at all, I loved it, but if you like to go to bed early the room i had may have been a bit noisy for some folk.

    Nice room was comfortable and had a lovely view of the village green and duck pond. Food was excellent, a small menu where i suspect just ablaut everything was cooked from fresh, and some interesting specials.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Expensive but good room and very good staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had paid top money for the room booked thinking only 2 rooms left when I got there plenty of rooms empty should have waited would have been less than half price and no breakfast included in the price.

    The breakfast had a good varied menu and was well presented poached egg and spinach on a thick piece of toast was a good breakfast could have had cereal if you wish orange juice and tea and coffee all available

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was good but the food was outstanding and fairly priced

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect weekend away , excellent food, close to the coast and Sandringham
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent staff gave a warm welcome . Chef was able to adapt food to suit an allergy . We stayed two nights in a beautiful room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    A fun place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great welcome, lovely room, fun evening meal, good night's sleep and breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well positioned in the village, great room, excellent staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Extremely enjoyable; the room was warm in bitterly cold weather & spacious for a 4 day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was an over-bath type. It was hard to get into the bath because of a wide tiled edging & there were no wall mounted or bath mounted handles to assist or prevent falls. The shower did not have a wall mounted alternative to the huge overhead shower head.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    A great gem of a find!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    What's not t9 like. Village Green location, buzzing pub, good food, superb accommodation.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    We settled in very quickly and could have stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was excellent. Best bacon I've had for a long time, scrambled eggs were also very good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very cute cosy romantic stay and perfect place to relax before the caos of Christmas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was 2 single beds put together with no topper so was uncomfortable as you could feel where the 2 mattresses meet

    Very cute and cosy

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wardrobe in one of our rooms

    Good service and atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    10
    Will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It’s just what we enjoy

    Excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    9.0
    A true gem.
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a tad chilly. Difficult to heat such a large room with two small radiators given the freezing weather. Later learned that the pub would have supplied an extra heater if asked.

    Characterful, spacious room. Great shower. Good food. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    10
    Restful,afine way to wind down
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Just right

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Lovely friendly place
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service was quite slow in restaurant but I guess they may have been short staffed on a very busy Tuesday evening

    Loved the location within pretty village. I had a very comfortable garden room and it was excellent value for money.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Lovely cosy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Fantastic comfy room. Great overnight stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

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