The Barking Buck

Hotels
9.1 (119 reviews)
The Barking Buck , Norwich , gb

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 119 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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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
D
Dennis couple gb
8
Pros:

The welcome. Quality and generous portions of food!

Cons:

It was a bit tired.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
G
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
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Tim couple gb
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Harrod solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

How rural it was and the owners were so welcoming. Rooms were lovely. Do need some tlc though.but did not affect our stay at all. Hospitality was fantastic. Food was out of this world. We will definitely be going back

Cons:

No black put blinds on window so if not wearing a sleeping mask then can be up early. Lighting only one bulb was working and one missing

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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JEANETTE couple gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group gb
9
A very peaceful location.
Pros:

Lovely location and very peaceful. A very quaint building that made you feel welcome.

Cons:

It just needed a little bit of tlc.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple gb
10
Wow… I can’t wait to book and stay again.
Pros:

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome. Mark is an incredible host who genuinely goes above and beyond to make your stay special. You can really tell this is a family-run business, and that personal touch makes all the difference.

The food was absolutely phenomenal!!! every single dish was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. I honestly couldn’t fault a single thing we ate.

Our room was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The whole experience was perfect from start to finish.

The Barking Buck is a true hidden gem that deserves to be discovered. If you’re looking for amazing food, exceptional hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere, look no further. We can’t wait to come back again soon thank you for such a wonderful stay!

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
G
Geraint couple gb
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Lindsey John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Venue was excellent
Quiet and friendly
Staff were fantastic
Mark the owner was genuine and made me feel at home from start to finish

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
10
A warm and friendly stay with amazing food!
Pros:

The friendly atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and outstanding food.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Wade couple gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Perfect chilled stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
B
Barry extended_group gb
7
Fantastic food, great owner and staff beautiful setting very peaceful.
Pros:

The property was in a beautiful, quiet location, and very relaxing, the food was amazing a very good menu. Marks wife is a great chef cooking a few Asian dishes to perfection very popular as well busy place.
The breakfast in the morning definitely sets you up for the day. Good quality ingredients
Mark the owner and his staff were on call for anything we needed, can’t fault them at all.

Cons:

The only negative I would say is the rooms are quite dated and could do with an update, however they were clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Could maybe do with some fans in the hot weather this weekend.
The location is great if you are there for only a couple of nights but there is nothing else within walking distance and you must drive about to other places which we knew and we’re happy with.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Such a wonderful place with amazing food and owners who make your stay the best
Pros:

The welcome from the owners . What a lovely couple, mark and rose make you feel like family while giving the best service with amazing food. A lovely location within the fields, beautiful gardens, lovely conservatory and bar area with fire to relax . Bedroom was a good size with very comfy bed .

Cons:

Bathroom/ shower small but it’s a country pub hotel

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
8
Quirky place with extremely friendly staff
Pros:

Extremely friendly staff, went out of their way to help.
I had a lovely evening meal too

Cons:

The room felt dated and some broken handles on cupboards, bathroom dark and shower quite small however it that was clean and well presented.
Breakfast ok, but hard bacon, although the rest was nice overall.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee