The Dabbling Duck

Hired several rooms for our anniversary weekend, having stayed here before. The rooms in the House and the garden rooms have great attention to detail. Beds are lovely and comfy and the bathrooms are beautiful. The rooms very large and well kept and beautifully clean

Went through this beautiful village, on route to our accommodation in Wells, and had to stop when we saw this picturesque pub. We had a lovely lunch and being a fan of the British pub I had a good look round. Great little dining areas including the amazing library and separate old fashioned drinking area , the classic album covers in the gents were a great idea too. A fantastic welcoming village pub. Managed to leave my sunglasses there! Contacted the pub and were posted back within days. Thank you.

On arrival I had to say hello to the most discourteous fron of house I have ever come across. She was more interested in tapping away on her compute than customer service. After some huffing I was taken to my table where we were served by a charming and delightful waitress. Even though the restaurant was far from busy, it took 45 mins to receive our starter which was salami and olives and a further 45 minutes to receive our main course. The burger was simply inedible and the fish I had was severely overcooked and the chips had burnt edges. The prices are highly inflated but the one positive was the exceptional own brewed lager which was the only joy I experienced. My advice would be to smile and wave at the stunning exterior of the hotel as you drive by and visit the rose and crown in nearby Harpley where you will have a far more enjoyable experience.

We arrived were totally ignored eventually got taken to our table! I have never ever ever experienced such an incredibly bad service in my life! We ordered some nibbles which took 45mins! I ordered the burger which I was told needed to be well done, it was so well done I could t eat it, my brothers fish was grey and the mushy peas brown! One waitress lovely the one behind the bar was so rude that when I went to get the bill as they failed to bring it to the table after 15’mins, she said ‘I’m with a customer’! It cost £140 for 2 fish and chips, 2 burgers and 1 scampi, I would say the chips that came with your burger were delicious, the ones with the haddock revolting and doorsteps! It is such a shame as it is such a pretty village great Massingham but I would head to the rose and crown up the road in Harpley if I was you!

Good accomodation and excellent food. Building is an older one which has been extended - so some steep stairs to rooms.

A rare find. A fabulous pub and hotel. BUT here is the thing. I was knackered and it had got dark when I arrived at the duck. I was walking the peddars way. My son had tried a different route and HAD not arrived. The manager immediately launched a search party at the drop of a hat. Says it all. Stunning.

Had our wonderful wedding day experience at the Dabbling Duck. Amy and the staff are absolute superstars, arranging everything and managing the day beautifully. From the gorgeous Orangery setting to the sublime food, wine and beers, everything was first class. The accomodation is incredible with our guests staying in Barrack House next door with Amy ensuring our guests were housed in the loveliest of environments, even managing to find an extra room for a guest unable to drive home (too many of the Duck's fab Norfolk Honey and Vanilla Rum). Nothing troubled the team and the attention to detail was second to none. We are running out of superlatives to describe our day! Thank you from all of us to everybody at the pub and an extra special additional thank you to Amy and Mark for surprising the Brides and bridesmaids with an appearance of the doggy guests of honour Doris and Daphne. Perfect.

Our suite was amazing, we even had a little sitting room! The only problem was the bed was too hard & no light available to put my makeup on. Needed a large mirror above the dressing table as well as the magnifying mirror please. The chef was amazing and cooked especially for my food allergies which was wonderful. The table service was faultless, I had such high praise for them all. We very much enjoyed our stay.

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