On the northern coast of England is the town of Cromer in the county of Norfolk. Despite being small, this town is a relatively popular tourist destination known for a local delicacy: the Cromer crab. The Cromer crab is so popular that tourist resorts formed around it. Local fishermen earn most of their income from crab catching as well. The town of Cromer is first mentioned in 1086. It is thought to mean either “crows’s mere or lake”. Cromer become a resort town in the 19th century. Many rich Norwich banking families made Cromer their summer home. Even King Edward VIII had a summer home here as well. During WWII, Cromer suffered a degree of damage from German bombing raids. Tourism in the area may have started in the 19th century, but even today, Cromer is still a premier tourist destination. Keep reading to learn more about the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Cromer, UK.
1. Charming cottage with sea views (from USD 131)
For the real Cromer experience, how about staying in the former home of a fisherman? This accommodation is perfect for a family vacation as it can comfortably sleep up to five people. It’s also a great accommodation for a group of travellers looking to explore Cromer together. This Airbnb listing is only five minutes away from white, sandy beaches and is situated on a nice, peaceful road. It has been fully modernized to include central heating and air-conditioning, making it a great location to rent in the summer months or the winter. The parking is free and WiFi is available to guests.
Cromer, Norfolk, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 4
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the cottage is lovely lots of very useful equipment in the kitchen and very comfortable4-5 adults) but comfortable for 2-3well equipped and comfortable we had a lovely timeCleanliness:
lauren’s place was very clean comfortable and well locateda comfortable stay in a clean and cosy compact cottagelovely and clean will not hesitate to stay againHost:
host was super responsivelauren is a great hostlauren was a responsive and helpful hostlauren was a perfect host quick to reply to any emailshost was helpful and quick to respondRead more reviewsLocation:
really great location in the heart of cromera great location in the heart of cromerthe location is great - literally a minutes walk from the seagreat location and place to staygreat location for the beach and town
2. A light and airy apartment in a quiet area (from USD 111)
Welcome to this apartment and enjoy a pleasant stay throughout. As soon as you open the bedroom door, you will fall in love with the brightly colored chandelier. And, once you put yourself into bed, you will feel the luxurious, posh bedding. There is an equipped kitchen to cater to your need for homemade cooking. Stand by the indoor fireplace to keep you warm when the weather is cold. There is also a small garden, in case you want to refresh your eyes.
Cromer, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 3
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very comfortable bed well equipped kitchen large tv internetthis is a lovely apartment up two flights of stairsso handy to the town centre spotlessly clean light filled rooms & so much is includedlovely apartment just as nice in person as expected from the picturesthis is a delightful very comfortable and colourful apt which was very light and airyCleanliness:
very clean and nice apartmentsuper clean and thought throughapartment was clean and warmclean modern beautifully decorated apartmentthe bed was really comfortable and everything was super clean and freshHost:
thanks to the information provided by our host annetteannette is a great hostannette is the perfect hostannette is a great host who's very responsiveannette was a great host very friendly and helpful with any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
close to town with easy parkingthe location was ideal for exploring the norfolk coastlinefab place great location for exploring norfolkwhat a find beautiful flat great locationclose to all local attractions welcoming and cosy
3. Admiral's cabin, Kent House (from USD 248)
Say ahoy to this lovely Victorian seaside property. Newly refurbished, this space has all the amenities you can ask for, with a modern flair to boot! This accommodation comes with a fully-equipped kitchen and a 4K, smart television set included for your entertainment and well as WiFi access. This accommodation comes with two bedrooms and an ensuite shower in the master bedroom, with a king size bed.
Cromer, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
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it was a bonus having the full sky package tv and internetthe beds were deliciously comfortable with gorgeous thick duvetsappreciated having sky tv for downtime would certainly recommend if you're thinking of visiting north norfolkthis is a brilliant airbnb - spacious modern well-equipped and comfortablewonderfully spacious light drenched apartment in the centre of cromerCleanliness:
excellent accommodation and very cleaneverything new and cleanvery clean stylish and with some lovely personal touchesamazing apartment very clean and spacioussuper clean and tidy with everything we neededHost:
paul is a great hostthe hosts are also very friendly and helpfulpaul was very gracious host helpful and welcoming and so informativepaul was a great host and we would stay againgreat hosts and were really flexible with checking out timesRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is nice and centralgreat to be so close to everythinga few minutes walk to the town and beach meant the location was perfectthe admiral's cabin is a central comfortable and ideal airbnb which was well located within cromerthe apartment is in a great location just a short walk to the sea front
4. Cockle Cottage: luxury property (from USD 158)
Located right in the center of Cromer is this beautiful historic cottage. It was once part of a Victorian-era boarding school. Now, it is an oasis of tranquility and beauty. Cockle Cottage comes with its own parking space that is available for those arriving by car. This historic abode even contains many original mid-century artworks and is furnished with period-antiques. This cottage is kid and pet friendly, so don’t be afraid to bring your little ones along with you.
Cromer, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
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cockle cottage was delightful and cozy and a stone's throw from the centre of cromercottage is lovely and clean very comfortable beds and great wifiCleanliness:
clean well presented and warmbeautiful and clean and everything you needclean everything possible thought ofbright clean and spacious - we loved itclean warm and stylish and a pebble’s throw from the centreHost:
thank you so much to penny a wonderful host great communication and lovely treats left for uslovely decor super hosts really comfortable beds wonderful welcome pack (wine biscuits crisps)penny was super helpful and communicative - the bottle of wine on arrival was a lovely touch toopenny was very helpful and accessible the cottage was ready for us well before the 4pm check-in timegreat house host and locationRead more reviewsLocation:
great property in a very convenient location a short walk to town and beachesthe beach pier and town are literally a few minutes walk away - the location is perfectgreat location to explore norfolk coast linegreat location and very comfortable cottagevery central well equipped and high quality holiday accommodation
5. Stylish studio apartment in beautiful garden (from USD 82)
This studio apartment is great for solo travellers or travelling couples. It is a beautiful space with plenty of greenery and plants around. The owner of this Airbnb vacation rental has certainly gone the extra mile to give this place a natural, green flair. This apartment is close to the woods and the beach. As another plus, this apartment is also not too far away from town. This garden is in a semi-wooded space, this gives this place an air of natural beauty. There is an equipped kitchen and WiFi for guests staying here as well.
Cromer, England, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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i like the thoughtful touches of teabags coffee and other basic items for breakfastwe had a wonderful stay over the easter weekend the garden studio is beautiful comfortable and relaxinglovely modern fittings and shower room and plenty of wardrobe/cupboard spacethe apartment was of an excellent standard and showed lots of careful and loving touchesreally great location very stylish and comfortable place very clean and with all the amenities one could wantCleanliness:
lovely studio flat; very clean and stylishspotlessly clean and light and airy yet cosy and warmit is spotlessly clean well equipped and very stylish and comfortablevery clean and tidy we thoroughly enjoyed our staywell equipped very comfortable and cleanHost:
jill was a great hostjill is a wonderful hostjill is a great hostexcellent hosts thanks jilljill and jim are friendly and helpful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location and beautiful placelovely quiet location but easy walking distance into cromervery good location close to the beach and within walking distance of the town centrewhat a little gem tucked away in a fab location within walking distance from the town and beachgreat location for walks and exploring
6. Flat, Gordon House (from USD 95)
Located right in the center of town is this great, convenient accommodation for people to stay when they’re visiting Cromer. It is less than five minutes away from the beach. There is a children’s park that can be found opposite this vacation rental. There is also a zoo located only ten minutes away, so you’ll definitely have things to do and attractions to visit when you stay here. Parking is free on the premises and there is WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen here as well.
Cromer, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
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cot and high chair were provided loads of toys books and videos and a nice big tvCleanliness:
clean well appointed apartmentaccommodation was clean and comfyemma's apartment was lovely everything was clean and tidyit was bigger than we expected spotlessly clean and had lots of nice personal toucheswithin the flat the rooms are a good size very nicely decorated and spotlessly cleanHost:
emma was the most wonderful hostemma was a great host and was very accomodating to our scheduleemma was a lovely host who was very helpful and answered all my questions very quicklyemma was very helpful prior to our arrivalemma is a great host and i highly recommend staying hereRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is the best - so close to everythinggood central location warm welcomereally good location right in the center of town and so close to the beachgreat flat in a perfect locationgreat flat in a great location
7. Historic WWII cliff-top lookout
History aficionados out there might be interested in staying at this cool place. It was once a WWII era lookout post. Today, this accommodation is now a modern, bright and spacious home. This accommodation offers amazing clifftop views. It is set in a secluded woodland area with private parking. This vacation rental is tucked away and sheltered from the hustle and bustle, however, it is only a ten minute walk to town from here. There is WiFi included here as well as a fully-equipped kitchen, showers, and the best of all: a terrace with a BBQ pit overlooking the beach. There is a garden as well here, so you can enjoy the peaceful scenery. Walk down some stairs here and you will be led directly to the beach.
Cromer, Norfolk, United KingdomSuperhost Accommodates: 4
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the upstairs rooms and balcony are amazing with great viewsthe view from the living room is stunningthe window in the main room provides stunning views for when it's colderemily's place has incredible views and is very comfortablea truly unique property that offered a quiet seclusion along side a warm and comfortable feelCleanliness:
communication was good and everything was clean and tidy and easywell equipped kitchen and simple cosy living space that is clean but still feels like a homeHost:
emily was a really helpful hostemily was a great host and very responsive to our few requestsemily was a fantastic host tooshe replied very quickly to any questions and was very helpfulemily was a really great host and we couldnt have asked for moreRead more reviewsLocation:
absolutely amazing location loved the staysuch a unique building and beautiful locationlocation was perfect and accommodation suited our needs wellgreat location overlooking the seathe best location in cromer
8. House near the sea
This Airbnb accommodation is a perfect place for families or groups of people looking to rent a great place to stay near the sea. You’ll find enough room here for six people to sleep comfortably. This Airbnb vacation rental comes with three bedrooms and one bath. The kitchen here comes fully-equipped. There is also WiFi and TV available for guests to use. Local shops and restaurants are only a ten minute walk away. The beach is also just a short walk away. This accommodation makes for a perfect spot for people looking to hang out by the sea and watch the world go by.
9. Writer's cottage: rated four-star gold on Visit England
With enough room for four guests, why not choose to stay at this top-rated Airbnb in Cromer for your next family vacation? This cottage is part of a house that forms the Clement Scott Mews, which is just in front of the Cromer Country Club. This accommodation is located in a great spot, with many attractions nearby such as a golf club, the cliffs and the magnificent Blue Flag Beach. The house itself was built on a former stage area of the former Royal Links Pavilion, where famous bands like The Who, David Bowie, and Queen once performed. The Royal Links Hotel nearby has hosted many prominent guests such as the Prince of Wales, Winston Churchill and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This cottage comes with so many amenities that you’ll barely have to go out to get things. It is stocked with toiletries and even Egyptian cotton linen. There’s also a fully equipped kitchen and of course, a smart TV and WiFi.
Cromer, England, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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wifi and two tv's and everything to hand in the kitchen including dishwasher and washer/dryerthe cottage is very comfortable and cozycomfortable furnishings a comfy bed with nice linen and quality towelswe used the indoor heated pool at the nearby hotel daily which our 5yr old twins lovedthis is a cosy modern little house warm comfortable and well designedCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable cottageclean bright and very comfortablea beautully furnished and exceptionally clean cosy cottagevery very clean and comfortablethe accommodation is immaculately clean and very comfortableHost:
lovely host and lovely cottagethank you for being such a wonderful host from the moment we booked to the moment we checked outshe was easy to contact courteous and very responsivejacquie is a wonderful host and the welcome treats provided were very thoughtful and a lovely surprisegreat host and would definitely stay there againRead more reviewsLocation:
good location with short walk to the beach and central cromerthe location is great toonewly furnished with a great locationthe location is quiet and peaceful and is very close to local aminitiesthe location was great easy to travel around
10. Cosy cottage in Cromer
This great, two bedroom house is private and can sleep up to four people. So feel free to bring your friends or family along if you decide to stay here. It is only a short, fifteen minute walk to the Cromer pier, from here. Stay here and you can also expect a large collection of puzzles and games to enjoy on your nights indoors. This is a pet-friendly accommodation, so don’t be afraid to bring your little furry friend along too if you stay here.
Cromer, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 6
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cosy cottage is an accurate description warm comfortable well stocked for 2 adults and 2 childrenthis is a lovely spacious house and equipped with almost everything we needed (except wi-fi)comfortable beds good kitchen space and nice bathroom (be aware bathroom is downstairs)it’s quiet and comfortablethe house was extremely comfortable with everything you would expect in the way of necessitiesCleanliness:
very clean and comfortableclean tidy and very comfortableeasy to keep clean tooit was wonderfully clean and well presentedeverything is lovely and clean plenty of spaceHost:
lucy was very helpful and a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
good transport links with bus stops near to the house and the train station in townwonderful place and close to everythinggreat location for a weekend in cromergreat little house about 20 min walk to piersuper location with cromer seafront and pier a gentle 10-15 min walk away
11. Parkside cottage in Cromer
This is a recently renovated, three-bedroom house in the beautiful town of Cromer. It has a great family park situated nearby. This area is quiet and family-friendly. This house is perfect for people traveling with their families as it can host up to six guests. A fifteen minute walk away from this cottage and you’ll reach the beautiful seaside. Also found here is a secluded, private garden located in the back and the front of the house. Amenities like local shops and restaurants can be found nearby as well. Guests here have access to WiFi and the property is pet-friendly.
Cromer, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 6
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the furniture and beds all very comfortablewith 7 of us bathing/showering we certainly needed it would recommend as a great baselovely house we had 6 guests with a nice amount of roomthe 2 double beds were huge extremely comfortable and had the most beautiful linen on themlovely cottage that was very homely and cozyCleanliness:
it was spotlessly cleanvery clean and we'll equipped housea really nice clean placecomfortable clean & tidywell equipped and spotlessly cleanHost:
friendly and helpful hostcontact with the host was easy and response time was fantasticgreat property friendly owners quick and easy communicationsben was easy to contact and very friendly and accepting of any queriesben is extremely helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great house close to towngreat house in a location which is a 10minute walk into the town centrecomfortable little house in nice locationlovely cottage tucked away so is in a quiet locationlovely house and garden in great location
Seaside beauty of Cromer
Cromer is truly a beautiful place to visit. It is a perfect location for people who love to spend time outside. Cromer is especially great for people who love to be near the sea. Book a stay just about anywhere here and you’ll be always within walking distance to the calming view of the sea. When you get back home, you’ll still smell the sea air in your hair.