Duckling Cottage & Barrack House

31/07/2024

Doris Dobby, our pub dog, is somewhat of an old gal these days and is mostly retired from hospitality life, although sometimes she makes it in to check that everything is all in order.

Duckling Cottage was on the agenda for a quick look around today, our very own self-catering property that sleeps six and of course allows dogs!

25/07/2024

As always places go super fast for these workshops with Sue Welfare and Claire Howard, but we always have such a fab day work with these talented woman.

21/07/2024

A little 90th Birthday summer garden party at Barrack House. The sun shone and the peach Bellini flowed, a lovely chilled event.

16/12/2023

I few snaps from our wreath making workshop with Hannah Hunnam Flowers. Everyone absorbed Hannah’s creativity and created some beautiful wreaths, fueled by mulled wine, caffeine and yummy cake.

This is our last workshop of the year but we have some very exciting ‘Secret Events’ to announce through 2024.

15/12/2023

* UPDATE * SOLD OUT ! * The event has only a two places left, so if know someone who would like this as a Christmas present or you would like to treat yourself, please do look at the details below!

We are really pleased to announce our next workshop on 6th March held at Barrack House which is part of The Dabbling Duck family.

Work with the talented Claire Howard Jewellery Sue Welfare Artist & Printmaker to develop your creative side .

Head to www.clairehowardjewellery.com to book your place and find out more information.

22/10/2023

Our last ‘Secret Event’ of the year, and we are super excited to be teaming up with our mate, the talented Hannah Hunnam .

This event will be held IN THE BARN at The Dabbling Duck , which will be appropriately festive!

As always with limited spaces available, be sure to book your space quickly .

Head to www.hannahhunnam.com

12/10/2023

Another workshop down, part of our ‘secret events’ at Barrack House located next to our pub The Dabbling Duck . The lovely group had a day on Lino printing and jewellery making with lunch at the pub and sweet street in the afternoon .

We only ever have a limited number available for these workshops, so you always have to secure a place quickly , so watch out for the next one.

Big thanks to the wonderfully talented makers Sue Welfare Artist & Printmaker and Claire Howard Jewellery not forgetting the creative group that came.

02/10/2023

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28/09/2023

Please head to www.thedabblingduck.co.uk for our competitive winter dinner bed and breakfast packages, launched from October to March.

The Dabbling Duck is the perfect place to hunker down over the winter months, with a range of comfy rooms to fit your price range, wood-burning stoves and top-notch dining, long walks along the beach and Great Massingham village to explore, what could be better.

19/09/2023

10/07/2023

We had the most amazing meal at the boat house at Brancaster Staithe for pop up restaurant. It was fantastic food in a dreamy setting.
Give them a follow or got to
https://www.nestfood.co.uk/events for more pop ups and exciting Norfolk projects in the future.

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09/07/2023

Due to the success of our first creative workshop back in June, we are really pleased to announce our next one on October 11th !

Work with the talented Claire Howard Jewellery and Sue Welfare printmaker to develop your creative side and let The Dabbling Duck team look after you.

Head to www.clairehowardjewellery.com to book your place and find out more information.

04/07/2023

08/06/2023

So that’s a wrap our first ‘Secret Event’ at Barrack House, in the form of a Creative Workshop, with the talented Claire Howard Jewellery and Sue Welfare Artist & Printmaker .
A day of jewellery making and Linocut printing.

A lovely group of creative people sharing ideas and conversation. Perfect .
Big thanks to Sue and Claire and we hope to do another soon. WATCH THIS SPACE .

16/04/2023

Great afternoon yesterday a monthly market of small unique businesses . Well worth a visit especially on a sunny afternoon as we did.

14/04/2023

Part of our 'Duck Brood' is Duckling Cottage, located a few doors down from our pub, The Dabbling Duck Pub , with views of the duck pond and right in the centre of the beautiful village of Great Massingham; what could be better?

Duckling Cottage sleeps six with roll-top baths, wood-burning stoves, and a fully equipped kitchen, and we are dog friendly.
To book, email [email protected] or find us on Airbnb.

11/04/2023

🎨UPDATE - FULLY BOOKED! 🎨
We are all very excited to see you in June for our first workshop at Barrack House.

It’s official you can now book for our first workshop ! Head to website to book your space. Spaces are limited so you need to be quick secure a slot.

I am super excited to be working with these two talented woman to create a fabulous workshop at Barrack House.

Barrack House is a Victorian property located adjacent to our pub in Great Massingham.

See you all there

Sally

27/03/2023

Rays of sun breaking through our Norfolk skies basking Great Massingham, we do live in the most beautiful place!

Luckily you can come and visit us at one of our self catering properties Barrack House or Duckling Cottage .

Contact us [email protected] .uk

02/03/2023

We have a very exciting year planned ahead, keep an eye on our social media as we release dates.

23/02/2023

Very exciting !

20/02/2023

We have had some beautiful sunny days recently, which means stunning sunsets.

Wells-next-the-sea is under half an hours drive from Great Massingham, so you get to explore the beaches as well as the countryside . LUCKY .

12/02/2023

Barrack House Bathrooms, well, they are something to talk about.
We have kept these light, fresh and clean lines but with a sympathetic thought to the Victorian heritage of the house, except for Toad Hall's bathroom, where we went all out and gave you a rather indulgent pink double shower! Oops

24/12/2022

Both Duckling Cottage and Barrack House are ready for the families staying for a few days over Christmas . We wish everyone a fabulous festive holidays !

05/11/2022

Amazing that these are all still flowering in our Barrack House garden in November, it brightens a dreary day for sure.

09/10/2022

Fancy getting away to somewhere special this Christmas?
Why not hire Barrack House from 23rd December for 4 nights self catering.
Located directly next door to our pub in sleepy Great Massingham, sleeps 8 adults plus two more sofa beds. Each room has its own en-suite .
A perfect place to enjoy with your family in rural Norfolk countryside and only 20 minutes from vast sandy beaches .

Please emails [email protected] for prices . Additional nights available

07/09/2022

‘ An apple a day keeps the doctor away ‘
A perfect Apple from our Barrack House garden, anyone have any idea of the type of apple it is ??

15/08/2022

A must when you vist us is Cookies Crab shop. Local seafood at its best absolutely, no frills with just good seafood at its core, views over the marsh is pretty special, its a hidden gem if you just want simple.

01/08/2022

Our self catering properties are perfect for you and your girl gang to use as a base on your special day 👰🏻‍♀️👰🏼🤵‍♀️🤵🤵‍♂️

28/07/2022

Barrack House & Duckling Cottage are surrounded by beautiful Norfolk countryside. We are lucky to have Houghton Hall estate around us as well as having the beach 20 min drive away.

The well known Peddars way walk, runs near
Great Massingham and our accommodation is a perfect to stop over.