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Ogilvy House aims to be the premier bed and breakfast destination for those who are looking for a touch of luxury, style, delicious locally sourced food and value for money when visiting glorrious North Norfolk. 

Ogilvy House (meaning high house) is an imposing Victorian three storey town house situated in a conservation area, close to the town centre and strolling distance from the beach in Cromer on the revered North Norfolk coast.  Our mission is that our guests receive a warm welcome, and the same quality of service, food, accommodation and value for money that we would expect ourselves as professionals.  The standard of the recent refurbishment ensures that the guests have a luxurious, spacious and comfortable visit to Ogilvy House, regardless of what the seasons have to offer and will return with the confidence that their experience can be repeated.

Ogilvy House has just undergone an extensive renovation programme that has been protective of original features, whilst updating to modern standards. The overall atmosphere of the house is that of inviting warmth and style, concentrating on smoky paint colours, natural sisal flooring and an open fire in winter.  The house offers three individually designed letting rooms, all with en-suite facilities, The White Company Egyptian cotton bed linen, hypoallergenic pillows and quilts, Flat screen Smart TVs,  free WiFi connection, use of a hairdryer, a small safe and complimentary toiletries.  The superior room has a free standing bath and all rooms offer under floor heating.

Parking is at a premium in Cromer so luckily we can offer two parking spaces with prior arrangement.

We are also aware that many visitors to Cromer and the glorious surrounding North Norfolk coastal areas partake in sports and activities and for this reason we provide a locked outbuilding for bicycles, golf clubs, walking boots/clothes etc. 

The Virginia Court Hotel in Cromer North Norfolk is an independently owned 23 bedroom seaside hotel, offering overnight accommodation to suit everyone’s needs.

This stunning Norfolk Hotel offers suites, superking bedded, twins, doubles and single rooms on either a bed and breakfast or dinner B&B basis all located in a converted gentlemen’s club house in the centre of Cromer.

This former club house was reportedly built to entice Edward VII to continue to frequent Cromer, located on the prestigious tree lined avenue opposite North Lodge Park (which overlooks the sea), Virginia Court Hotel is a stone’s throw from both the town centre and the North Norfolk seafront.

Since becoming a hotel in the 1920s the hotel has gone through several re-iterations and updates and now offers fabulous accommodation, delicious food, a sun trapped garden and ample free parking. This North Norfolk hotel is also fully wifi enabled, ensuring connection in both public areas and your bedroom. And its free of charge!

Virginia Court Hotel in Cromer is set amidst the beautiful surroundings of North Norfolk. You’ll find plenty to do here including walking along the North Norfolk coastal path, birdwatching at Cley, visiting Sandringham and the halls at Blickling, Felbrigg, Holkham and Houghton. Take a boat trip to see the seals at Blakeney point or explore the Norfolk Broads. Additional activities include exploring the local villages and towns. Holt is a pretty Georgian market town packed with unusual shops and galleries. There’s also a country park and steam railway nearby.

Cromer itself is famous for its delicious, sweet (but small) crabs and when in season between May and September there is nothing better than to eat in our Dining Room restaurant and feast on local crab. Our seasonal menu includes crab served in a variety of ways including; crab crostini, potted crab, crab cakes, salads and thermidor to name a few!

Basing yourself in Cromer allows you to easily explore the town; watch the fishermen land their catch directly on the beach, visit the Henry Blogg and lifeboat museums, catch your own crabs off the pier and take in the famous Seaside Special Shows on the award winning Cromer Pier! For those with a little more energy try a walk up to the Cromer Lighthouse or even play a round of golf at Royal Cromer Golf club.

For a relaxing leisure break by the coast in stylish Cromer accommodation you will enjoy the Virginia Court Hotel.

With its modern hotel rooms the Virginia Court Hotel in Cromer offers a comfortable relaxed experience where you will receive friendly but professional service from all our team. So sit back, relax and enjoy a refreshing drink before sampling the delights of our evening menu featuring a variety of locally sourced foods including the famous Cromer Crab (when in season).

You will find Virginia Court Hotel in Cromer is the most ideal of Norfolk Hotels for all types of breaks; awaydays, microbreaks and short weekend breaks or for use as a base for longer stays.

Hall Farm Cottages offer a wide range of high quality self-catering, bed and breakfast and holiday cottage accommodation in the Norfolk Broads. Our spacious Norfolk Broads Holiday Cottages are situated between the villages of Horning and Ludham a short drive from Wroxham, an ideal base for your holidays and exploring the North Norfolk Coast.

Our aim is to provide you with luxury accommodation at affordable prices in the heart of the broads. These holiday cottages provide disabled access, with dog friendly accommodation available upon request. There are also options if you are on holiday with the children, of any age. If you have a specific requirement please tell us, if we can’t help, we’ll know a man who can. The Hall Farm team will be pleased to help you anytime.

Our luxury self catering cottages include - WiFi Internet access available from your holiday cottage. - Spacious lounge with comfortable furniture and colour Flat Screen TV (Freeview). - Dining room with pine furniture. - Fully fitted kitchen with Microwave and Dishwasher. - Downstairs bedroom (twin or double) with roll-in en-suite shower room and WC. - One or two further bedrooms on first floor (twin or double). - Bathroom with shower and WC on first floor.

On your doorstep, just a stone’s throw away from your accommodation are pubs on the river, boat hire, shops, churches, fishing and an adventure playground to name but a few.. You can hire our holiday cottages for as little or as long as you desire.

Please feel free to contact us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Norfolk Country Cottages are proud to be the leading holiday cottage agency in Norfolk; with over 450 properties across the county we can offer a spectrum of holiday accommodation. Each of our properties has been Visit England assessed and star-graded to ensure a high level of quality and comfort. We offer everything from studios for two people right up to converted barns or large Victorian houses that can sleep up to sixteen people. 

The appeal of self-catering holidays is standing the test of time- being able to decide exactly where you want to stay, to bring as much baggage as you want, to eat where and when you choose and to unwind at the end of each day in true home-from-home comfort is, simply, unbeatable. Add to that the fantastic portfolio of holiday properties we offer, you really will be spoilt for choice. 

Norfolk remains a place that people return to time and again, and at all times of year. To those of us who live and work here, it’s no surprise – stunning sandy beaches, beautiful countryside, bustling market towns, world-class nature reserves, heritage houses, historic sites, family attractions and the exciting city of Norwich….. We think you’d have to go a long way to find such a wide range of places to visit and things to do!

The Eiders Bed and Breakfast is set in 2 acres of woodland garden which is found at the top of a tree lined driveway where there is extensive off road parking. A secure garage is available for your vehicle if required.

James & Caroline Jarvis offer you a warm welcome in our recently refurbished property and provide you with high quality ground floor en-suite facilities, our guest rooms are individually designed (3 with balconies which overlook our beautiful pond with our resident ducks) and entirely separate from proprietors accommodation and consist of, Luxury, double, twin and family rooms each with modern (Powerful showers) en-suite. Tea & Coffee making facilities are provided, Fridges, Radios, Bottled water, Herbal Teas, Hot Chocolate, Wine glasses with bottle opener, hairdryers, torches, televisions and thermostatically controlled radiators in all rooms. Ironing board and iron available on request.

Wireless broadband is available free of charge to our guests. Access to your room is available all day. Complimentary hot or cold drinks and cake are served to you on arrival in the comfort of your room, or our spacious conservatory.

A full wholesome English breakfast plus many other delicious choices for breakfast are included in your room rate. All our food is tasty and home cooked,using local produce where possible. Breakfast is served between 07.30 and 09.30, unless otherwise organised. Special diets catered for. Our dining room overlooks mature gardens.

A heated outdoor swimming pool is in use from May to September, you can even hire towels should you forget to pack your own. We have a large secluded garden with plenty of seating areas.

The Grove Cromer provides quality hotel accommodation both B&B, holiday cottages and glamping within walking distance of the North Norfolk coast.

A family-run guest house since 1936, The Grove is only half a mile from Cromer town centre, and more importantly, it is just a short walk, through its own private entrance into the woods, from the cliffs and beach.

Alongside a choice of ensuite rooms in the beautiful Georgian country house, we have six self-catering cottages in the adjacent barn conversions.

Our fabulous two rosette restaurant serves a full English breakfast, afternoon teas, Sunday lunch and dinner throughout the week. The restaurant is split into two rooms, with the original dining room available for private dining.

There is plenty of space to unwind both for adults and children, whether splashing about in our indoor heated swimming pool, knocking a table tennis ball around, exploring our three acres of gardens with their tree-house and trampoline, or putting your feet up with a cup of tea in our beautiful lounge or new orangery bar. Further afield, a children’s play area is just a few minutes’ woodland walk away.
All the activities of Cromer are reachable either by car or on foot. You can walk entirely off-road along the cliffs through our own entrance into Warren Woods at the top of the garden.

From the day it was built, The Grove has been a family house, a place of welcome, relaxation and security for more than two centuries. Through the guest house and cottages we aim to extend that welcome to all who visit us. We wish our guests to experience the warmth and comfort that has been infused into the house by many generations of people, and we have built on this legacy to create a place where you can come in and immediately relax.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Grove Cromer.