Sandcliff Hotel, Cromer Explained

Hotel Name:Sandcliff Hotel
Pushpin Map:Norfolk
Location:Cromer, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Pushpin Map Caption:Norfolk
Address:Runton Road
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9AS
Coordinates:52.933°N 1.2925°W
Opening Date:1895
Developer:Ambrose Fox
Architect:George John Skipper
Number Of Rooms:23 (17 en-suite)
Floors:3
Parking:Yes but limited
Website:Hotel website

The Sandcliff Hotel is an AA[1] 3 star hotel located on the seafront in the English town of Cromer, within the county of Norfolk, United Kingdom.[2]

Location

The Sandcliff stands on the landward side of the A 149 coast road[3] on the western outskirts of the town. It has commanding views across the esplanade to the sea, beach and the towns Victorian Pier. The hotel is 0.3miles from Cromer railway station. The nearest Airport is in Norwich and is 20.4miles south of Cromer.

Description

The Sandcliff Hotel was designed by architect George John Skipper in 1894[4] and was built by Ambrose Fox and opened in 1895.[4] The façades are of red brick interweaved with ornamental brickwork and well crafted panels of knapped flintwork.[4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.theaa.com/bed-and-breakfasts/cromer-the-sandcliff-381718 AA Grading-Sandcliff Hotel
  2. County A to Z Atlas, Street & Road maps Norfolk,
  3. OS Explorer Map 24 - Norfolk Coast Central. .
  4. Pretty Villas & Capacious Hotels: By Cromer Preservation Society Guides No:3 ;Edited by F.J Weatherhead: Published:2006