Cromer tourist information tourist information in cromer. Secrets of cromer and sheringham revealed in new book. Experience five star luxury featuring finest art nouveau in prague old town. Secret cromer and sheringham delves into the history of the towns, where not only the hunt for sea creatures. All bedrooms have central heating, teacoffee making facilities, tv and hairdryer. To save your time opt for cromer house, situated near cromer train station and 0. It features in the new book, secret cromer and sheringham. The plaque commemorates the theatre critic and travel writer clement scott who wrote the book poppyland in 1883. Welcome to leisureplex hotels providing high quality accommodation in the best british seaside resorts at real value for money prices.
We are really sorry, but our hotel is closed until the april 30th due to the government regulation. There are other contenders for the derivation, a north country word cromer meaning a gap in the cliffs or less likely a direct transfer from a danish placename. The town is situated 23 miles 37 km north of the county town, norwich, and is 4 miles 6. An entry in the hotels visitors book highlights this. To enjoy cromer without a car book a hotel like cliftonville hotel, an affordable venue in the heart of the highly walkable downtown. Superb reception lounge, cocktail bar, games room and tv lounge. Cromer norfolk north west mustard hotels england city places mustard plant english. Cromer hotels, united kingdom vacation deals from 77 usd. With perhaps the most famous pier on the norfolk coast, beautiful beaches and great places to eat out, cromer has a winning tourist industry and it is unsurprising that hotels in cromer book up quickly during the summer months. Cromer church tower reaches to a height of 160 ft, the tallest in the county, and there is another landmark here, the lighthouse sending its beams out to the shipping, though it is now radio controlled and unmanned. Providing high quality accommodation in the best british seaside resorts at real value for money prices. Posted by reggie unthank in art nouveau, norwich buildings, norwich history.
In urgent cases please contact our management team on email address. Marc girouard thought the result was cruder but jollier than skippers other hotels 2. The writings helped to popularise the north norfolk coast making the area fashionable and popular with victorians society. Located on cromers west cliff, it sets an impressive standard as one of north norfolks leading hotels. Do not hesitate to send us your individual or group request. Cromer is not mentioned in the domesday book of 1086. Youll find cromer beach and sheringham beach within 2 miles 3 km of this cromer hotel. Secrets of cromer and sheringham revealed in new book about. The book s author, cromer resident glenys hitchings, says skipper and his brother frederick, who was in business with him, were in the right place at the right time. He came to norfolk for a rest and spent time at cromer and in a cottage at nearby felbrigg. Every room is equipped with a tv, radio and coffee or tea makers.
Cromer pier is a notable landmark, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at cromer beach and sheringham beach. The center of cromer can be reached in 10 minutes walk from the venue. Here are some top hotels travelers have booked in the last hour. Such cromer sights as blickling hall and bawburgh golf club are all within reach. All hotels are located in the best possible positions within their resorts, convenient for all the attractions. The royal arcade, jarrolds store and avivas historic base surrey house are among norwichs victorian and edwardian treasures and were all. If you are looking to get the most from your cromer visit, a stay in a vintage hotel will elevate your time spent in this renowned city.
Work up an appetite at the clifftop royal cromer golf club with its spectacular sea views and sandy hills. With shiny, refined wood, burnished leather armchairs, and soft, stylish lighting, the bar looks as if it has come straight out of the great gatsby. This magnificent edwardian grade ii listed hotel has been welcoming visitors to cromer since 1897. A restaurant and a barlounge are featured at this hotel. The hotel is regularly listed on the annual conde nast traveller gold list. A delightful and unique hotel, occupying the finest position in cromer, close to the shops and historic parish church and directly overlooking the pier and beach. Recommended cromer hotels hotels and other accommodation in or near cromer. The bath rooms have a bath or shower and a hair dryer is provided. New book tells of architect george skipper who shaped cromer. Spend some time exploring the areas activities, including golfing. Meals are served in the delightful restaurant, followed by evening entertainment.
Boardman sketched out the quiet fabric of a postmedieval city but it was skipper who provided the firecrackers. Pierre le francoise had died in 1841 and is buried in the churchyard of cromer parish church. Cromer local history museum street painting art paint painting art kunst. Sensational pictures released of a face peering out of a hotel window created global interest and hit the headlines. There is a lift, however there are steps to some rooms. And as norfolk is the uks driest county, cromer country club is one of the best places to stay for a seaside break any time of year. Having 152 of these oneofakind accommodations to select from. With shiny, refined wood, burnished leather armchairs, and soft, stylish lighting, the bar looks as if it has come straight out of.
Le francoise established his hotel to attract the visitors who were coming to cromer in ever increasing numbers. Our group of hotels provides coverage of many of the prime seaside resorts in great britain. If you are booking a historic hotel in paris, research the hotels history. Set in picturesque clear creek canyon against the high peaks of the. It has notable restaurants, including the michelin 3star louis xv and. From harboring mobsters to hosting extravagant parties for celebrities, you may be surprised by the hotels rich past. Elly griffiths book the crossing places was so atmospheric, i have new fear and respect for the marshes featured north norfolk coast.
The placename cromer is first found in a will of 1262 and could mean crows mere or lake. Cromer also acts a residential, administrative and service centre for north norfolk. Cromer is a coastal town and civil parish in north norfolk, england. A former cook, journalist, and miner, frenchman louis dupuy born adolph francois gerard established the hotel and restaurant on october 9, 1875, in the powers building, formerly occupied by the delmonico bakery. New book tells of architect george skipper who shaped. There is the advantage of booking directly with us via this website or by phone is that we. You are certain to discover one that is perfect for you. Secret cromer and sheringham delves into the history of the. Its frontage, which borrows features from the late medieval palace at chambord, disguised the previous regency buildings. Dec 31, 2010 sensational pictures released of a face peering out of a hotel window created global interest and hit the headlines. Take a journey to another time period while still benefiting from modern amenities. The book based on these articles, the poppyland papers, proved very popular.