The Barking Buck

Hotels
9.1 (135 reviews)
The Barking Buck , Norwich , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Delicious food
Welcoming atmosphere
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Some room lighting could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.99
Rooms were reported as spotlessly clean and in good repair.
Service
9.46
Guests frequently mentioned the exceptional service from the host and staff.
Location
9
Located in a beautiful area, quiet and easily accessible.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms were described as spacious, well-appointed, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.98
Facilities were clean and offered a good standard of quality.
Value for Money
8.44
The quality of food and service in relation to cost was consistently praised.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Outstanding food quality with a good selection, highly rated by guests.
Overall Experience
9.46
Guests had a superb experience overall, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:30

Property Description

Scenic Location
Nestled in the picturesque city of Norwich, The Barking Buck offers a tranquil escape for your stay.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, on-site dining at the restaurant, and unwind with a drink at the bar.

Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near popular landmarks such as Norwich Cathedral and University of East Anglia, there's always something to explore during your stay.

Book now for a delightful stay at The Barking Buck and experience comfort and convenience at its best.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 135 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.46
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Stace • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, comfortable and clean

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
6
Adequate
Pros:

Lovely location.

Cons:

Room needed TKC

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
10
Great stay, cant wait to go back.
Pros:

Very friendly and the room and food was great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Immediately made to feel very welcome. Food was very good indeed.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
Very welcoming, attentive staff and a 'cut above' for a pub with rooms. Excellent food.
Pros:

Staff, food, beautifully presented rooms, peaceful location

Cons:

Small bathroom (and no hand soap!)

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
Comfortable, secluded and friendly
Pros:

In a very quiet location, tucked away in a tangle of country lanes, the Barking Buck is a very well restored inn offering comfortable rooms and a copious Full English breakfast. Friendly and very helpful service.
The building actually looks nicer than in the official photos - it’s quite historic and the facade has been lovingly tended. The interior is also well maintained and the owners have successfully cultivated a traditional rural pub style.

Cons:

Nothing significant though a bit more choice of breakfast (eg some fresh fruit) would be welcome.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • gb
10
Super stay, highly recommended
Pros:

Clean, friendly, food was amazing! Big shout out to the chef, Mark the owner couldn’t enough for us, Jack and Charlie the waiters were awesome. Beautiful setting, lovely and quiet. Room was superb and a comfy bed, highly recommend

Cons:

N/A everything was perfect

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
Amazing - highly recommended
Pros:

Cleanliness, amazing food , excellent customer service interaction

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
9
Amazing place
Pros:

This place is an absolute hidden gem. We stayed for one night and had the most lovely time. Staff are attentive and welcome and the food is incredible. We had a evening meal and it was one of the nicest meals I have had. Breakfast was good also.

Cons:

Breakfast on Sundays finishes at 8.45am which is too early for us but check out was flexible so that was a positive.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Excellent food but the hotel needs updating, over priced for the accomodation.
Pros:

The food and service were excellent. The host was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The interior needs updating, decor and floor coverings. The bedroom was ok but the bed was very soft and the pillows not comfortable, only 2 pillows on a double bed but as I was travelling alone it was ok. The shower worked fine but the cubicle is very small, it all needed some tlc and updating.
The fan was a welcome addition in the hot weather.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
fantastic break very relaxing
Pros:

the restaurant food excellent

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • gb
6
Ok but not gastro pub
Pros:

Great dinner. Superb food - the best prawns I've had in a long time and all the food was so beautifully presented. Great beer garden with small pond/lake

Cons:

A bit worn and not like the pictures. No veggie breakfast

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent stay - would recommend
Pros:

My husband and son stayed here for an event they were attending. Said the food was absolutely outstanding, as was the hospitality from Mark and his wife. They had a fabulous dinner and breakfast.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
9
Excellent food and sevice
Pros:

Location, attentive service and food was excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
8
Beautiful venue, incredibly welcoming. Would stay again if in area!
Pros:

Lovely venue right in the countryside. Mark was incredibly welcoming and we were made to feel at home with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Room was incredibly comfortable and spacious. Drinks at the bar were a reasonable price and love they had local beers, gins and rums to try!! We had dinner there too and the food was great with loads of choice and portion sizes good. Room had tea and coffee facilities with plenty of supplies which was nice. Plenty of parking on site. Grounds were lovely as well.

Cons:

Not so much a dislike, more minor feedback - a second bin would have been good near the tea and coffee rather than either having to carry teabags to the bathroom or keep moving the bin from the bathroom and back again. In the bathroom there was no towel rail - somewhere to hang a towel would have been good.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Alpacasrus • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely quirky old building.
Friendly and helpful staff
Good food.

Cons:

A few minor issues in the older room we were in could be easily fixed, eg difficult room lock, poor shower draining.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Was lovely from beginning to end, called on route to check if we wanted a table for the evening allowed early access free to come and go with a lovely breakfast in the morning

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Wilding • couple • gb
10
Needed somewhere close but quiet to Norwich could not have made a better choice.
Pros:

The service from the moment we arrived was exceptional lovely welcome from Mark which continued throughout our stay.
Sam (think that correct name) behind bar was also excellent making sure we had everything we needed and bringing drinks out into the beautiful garden for us.
The evening meal, wonderful choice and excellent price for the great quality of meals.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The welcome. Quality and generous portions of food!

Cons:

It was a bit tired.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Garry • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Mark is a fantastic host and made us feel very welcome
The food is fantastic and reasonably priced
Location is lovely and the Barking buck is in beautiful surroundings

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee