Find the Best Cromer Bed and Breakfast

Cromer is a classic British seaside town inside the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Over a century ago, the town was 1 of the most fashionable resorts for Londoners looking to escape the stuffy city in the summer. Fast forward to today and it's lost none of its charm. Here, colourful terraced houses march down the side of a hill to a handsome promenade and a long stretch of sand and pebble beach. It's perhaps most famous for its steel and wooden boardwalk pier, which juts out into the ocean and houses the Pavilion Theatre. It's a firm favourite with families who bring their kids to the nearby attractions, to learn to surf in the consistently good swells and take long walks along the spectacular coastline. Don't forget to try the wonderful Cromer crab, a delicacy around these parts.

Seaside-inspired guestrooms and secluded bolthole B&Bs, Cromer

Staying in Cromer bed and breakfasts in this picturesque town just feels right. Maybe it's their home-away-from-home feel, or the welcoming owners, who've been running them for decades. Some are housed in the Victorian brick-built properties that overlook the glittering North Sea. Others occupy Edwardian homes in the residential parts of town and come with well-manicured gardens. There are several budget options, should you want to save your cash for the attractions, or country cottages further along the coast if you like the idea of seaside seclusion. You can always find your perfect match by searching through the extensive listings of Cromer bed and breakfasts on Expedia. Booking is easy and completed in just a few clicks, leaving you more time to plan what you're going to do when you arrive at your beachy bolthole.

When you check in to your guestroom, you'll find it comes with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Big double beds, facilities for making tea and coffee and ensuite bathrooms stocked with toiletries are the norm. Some have original period features, like fireplaces and ornate cornice work, while others have been revamped in recent years, creating modern ocean-inspired rooms. If you pick right, you could nab 1 of the B&Bs whose guestroom balconies overlook the beach, making them the perfect spot for a sundowner or your morning coffee. Each day, you can wake up to the sounds of the waves lapping the shoreline then head downstairs for a full English breakfast cooked using local organic produce. If you've still got time to spare, why not make a dash for the bright lights of London, after your seaside sojourn?

Come rain or shine, there's always something appealing to do near your B&B, Cromer

The British weather might be a little changeable, but Cromer Beach is appealing come rain or shine. During the summer, you can lay a towel out and bask in the sunshine, pausing occasionally to cool off in the sea. Come winter, sunbathing may be out, but a windswept walk along across the sand and shingle with the dogs can be just as enjoyable. If you've brought your board and wetsuit, you can paddle into the ocean and try to surf the famously good Norfolk waves. While you're in town, don't miss a walk along the magical Victorian Cromer Pier, whose theatre has a summer schedule of musicals and performances. There are also several museums that are worthy of time away from the beach. The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum is dedicated to the local lifeboatman who saved almost 900 lives during his 50-year career, or there's the Cromer Museum, set in a Victorian fisherman's cottage, which takes people on a journey through the town's history. If you've still got time to spare, the nearby Amazona Zoo is home to a 200-strong collection of exotic critters from the New World.

• Stay with locals who know the best things to see in town
• Use the B&B's garden to relax and catch up on some reading
• Be a stone's throw from the long stretch of sandy beach
• Enjoy a guestroom with individual personality