Cromer, Overstrand and Surrounding Area

 
 
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Thinking of Holiday Cottages in Cromer?

Cromer is one of Norfolk’s most popular and best known resorts; it has long been a mecca for tourists with many now choosing to stay in charming holiday cottages in Cromer and the surrounding villages.

Interested in checking out the local beaches? You have no shortage to choose from with Cromer, Overstrand and Trimingham all nearby.

A delightful seaside town, starting as a fishing village and becoming popular in the late Victorian era.   Thanks to the railway line which brought holidaymakers to the coast from London. The Bittern Line still runs, with regular trains to Norwich.

This area is part of the Deep History Coast, which runs for 22 miles from Weybourne to Cart Gap and is home to the earliest evidence of humans in Britain.

Home to fine Victorian architecture and good facilities from supermarkets to independent and High Street shops, great pubs and restaurants.

Undoubtedly, a great place to simply meander around with lots of trendy shops and cafes opening.  Do visit the lovely Garden House Gallery and the plant shop Roost.

The lovely sandy beach is a real draw and water sports are increasingly popular with Cromer becoming quite a hot spot for surfing.

Cromer has its iconic pier with The Pavilion Theatre, a great entertainment venue, showing everything from variety shows to pop legends. There’s also a cinema, golf club, thriving tennis club and Amazona Zoo.

Foodies should try Galton Blackiston’s No1 (their first floor restaurant has great seafood platters).  Then there’s a Grey Seal coffee shop which is very popular.

Futher out is The Grove, on the town’s outskirts, with a fab two AA rosette restaurant which really showcases local produce.

North Sea Coffee is another artisan coffee shop, right on The Prom.  Mary Jane’s is a long standing fish and chip shop and Poppyland Brewery produces high quality, small batch real ale – and has a new gin to try, too.

Cromer Carnival, held every August, is a real highlight. Often playing host to the Red Arrows who sweep and soar over the coastline.   While the Crab and Lobster Festival in the early summer celebrates the town’s famous seafood. 

Finally, the New Year sees a fabulous fireworks display over the sea.

A pretty seaside village high on the cliffs.  Here you will find the dog friendly Cliff Top Cafe and the posher Sea Marge Hotel, where Winston Churchill once stayed.

It’s a great walk to Cromer from here, keeping the pier in your sights all the time, and the village shop is a real Aladdin’s Cave.

Overstrand beach is a beautiful sandy beach approached down the cliff path from the village.

Overstrand holiday cottages are varied and very popular with guests.

Equally charming are the small villages of  Trimingham and Sidestrand whose beaches are often deserted.

While slightly inland is Northrepps, with a school and pub.

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate is owned and managed by the National Trust and just two miles from Cromer. 

The magnificent 17th-century country house, noted for its Jacobean architecture and fine Georgian interior is a fantastic family day out. You can include a tour of the house, walks in the rolling parkland and a stroll in the gardens.  There is also a lovely courtyard café, shop and bookshop.

Take a look at our cottages in this area….

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