Sandcliff Hotel, Cromer

Building in Norfolk, England
52°55′58.63″N 1°17′32.88″E / 52.9329528°N 1.2924667°E / 52.9329528; 1.2924667Opening1895Technical detailsFloor count3Design and constructionArchitect(s)George John SkipperDeveloperAmbrose FoxOther informationNumber of rooms23 (17 en-suite)ParkingYes but limitedWebsiteHotel 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 0.3 miles (0.48 km) from Cromer railway station. The nearest Airport is in Norwich and is 20.4 miles (32.8 km) 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]

References

  1. ^ AA Grading-Sandcliff Hotel
  2. ^ County A to Z Atlas, Street & Road maps Norfolk, ISBN 978 1 84348 614 5
  3. ^ OS Explorer Map 24 - Norfolk Coast Central. ISBN 0319217264.
  4. ^ a b c Pretty Villas & Capacious Hotels: By Cromer Preservation Society Guides No:3 ;Edited by F.J Weatherhead: Published:2006