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Sandcliff Hotel
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Sandcliff Hotel, Cromer is located in Norfolk
Sandcliff Hotel, Cromer
Norfolk
General information
LocationCromer, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
AddressRunton Road
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9AS
Coordinates52°55′58.63″N 1°17′32.88″E / 52.9329528°N 1.2924667°E / 52.9329528; 1.2924667
Opening1895
Technical details
Floor count3
Design and construction
Architect(s)George John Skipper
DeveloperAmbrose Fox
Other information
Number of rooms23 (17 en-suite)
ParkingYes 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

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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

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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

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  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