Testimonials
"Many thanks to you and your staff for the 16 or 17 years of providing our groups with such care and professionalism. The quality of your hospitality, food and accommodation has been outstanding so please be assured 'we will be back'!"
Gerry & Margaret Severn - Group Organisers
"No need to say anything more than this - "when I arrived at the Cliftonville last Thursday I knew I was in for a wonderful five day stay." What you know, that's just what happened. Thank you all for being so jolly and helpful."
Mr Cole - stayed August 2011
"I would like to extend a really big "thank you" to you and your lovely staff for looking after us so well yesterday. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and welcoming. My friends were very happy our visit. We shall look forward to our next visit, hopefully not too far away."
Mrs Ricketts - Crab Salad pre-pier show meal August 2011
"I would like to thank you all very much for making our stay with you most memorable. It was for my 40th Birthday and you made it so special for me it was wonderful, especially when we came down for our evening meal and there was balloons on our table. That was a lovely touch most appreciated and certainly something I won't forget. We could not fault our stay one bit, everything was of high-class from the moment we arrived to the time we checked out. All staff were very friendly and helpful. We found the hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere and we will certainly be returning."
Mrs Warburton - stayed August 2011
"Staying in the hotel designed by maternal Grandfather Augustus Frederick Scott of Norwich for the first time has been a memorable experience. A special thanks to Byron for finding archive information."
Mr Rackham - stayed July 2011
"All staff working here are absolutely lovely, they are all very helpful and nothing is too much trouble."
Mrs Young - stayed June 2011
"Just a note to say that my mother and I cannot praise enough the level of service/catering that we received whilst on our 3 day Christmas break. We are recommending you to our friends should they wish to induge themselves."
Mr Hughes -stayed Christmas 2010
"This beautiful and elegant hotel echoes of times past and is lovingly kept by its owners and their team. It beats any 5 star hotel we've stayed in. Thank you for a wonderfull week and your warm welcome."
Mr Barnes - stayed July/August 2010
"We returned home yesterday from a 3 day break at your hotel, and I am writing to you in appreciation of the wonderful service and care we had. In particular the service in the restaurant was especially good, we though perfect, and the food was also very good indeed."
Mr and Mrs Ketteridge - stayed August 2010
"I am writing on behalf of a group of 12 golfers who stayed at your hotel. I arranged the trip so am pleased to report that every attendee was delighted with the hotel. From the initital arrangements to the service in the restaurant we were most impressed. We hope to return."
Mr Keough on behalf of "Golfing Gourmets" - stayed July 2010
"We recently stayed for a short break and want to say what a delightful time we had. We took our young daughter and dog with us and had a great time. We would like to thank for the great staff you have, everyone was friendly and helpful and we never once felt like we were an inconvenience (especially with us having the dog). Keep up the good work."
Mr & Mrs Norcott - stayed July 2010
"Our thanks to everyone who made our recent stay with you so wonderful. Everything was so perfect, it was just what we both needed. We look forward to being with you again in October."
Mr and Mrs Parker - stayed June 2010
"Thank you for our stay. It has been like home from home. Would like to thank all the staff for the great service and being very helpful at all times. Food has been excellent throughout. We would come again."
Mr and Mrs Tree - stayed June 2010
"We would like to thank you all for the lovely three nights we have just spent at your hotel. The room was lovely and peaceful, the staff so very friendly and the food excellent. Thank you so much to everyone. "
Mr and Mrs Bates - stayed May 2010
"I would like to repeat all the thanks for a lovely holiday at your comfortable and welcoming hotel and especially for the wonderful meals which were so much enjoyed by us all. I am recommending you and Cromer to all and sundry."
Mrs J Mellors - stayed May 2010
"I recently enjoyed a short break at the Cliftonville and would like to say how much I enjoyed it. The hotel is in a perfect spot on the sea front, the food is excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. It is lovely to find that a traditional hotel still exists."
Miss Smitheringale - stayed April 2010
"Lovely friendly family run hotel, great atmosphere, good service and food. Especially enjoyed being served breakfast. Herbie (the dog) loved it too. We will be back."
Mr & Mrs Sturgeon - stayed March 2010
"Having just returned from a most enjoyable weekend in your lovely hotel, I should like to express my thanks and admiration for the staff who contributed to my enjoyment. Chefs produced much appreciated meals and all staff were courteous and helpful under considerable pressure of numbers."
Mrs Bramhall - stayed with a group March 2010
"We would like to say how much we enjoyed our stay. The hotel was ideally placed for visting local attractions and has a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. The food was very good with a good choice. All the staff in the dining room provided a good service, particularly Kevin - he was always cheerful, attentive and had a welcoming smile."
Mr & Mrs Hewitt - stayed September 2009
"We were delighted with the arrangements for our recent party for 60 people. Our thanks for the arrangments and controlling hand on the night and to Shirley for handling the twiddly detail. Also thanks to the Chefs and dining room staff."
Mr & Mrs King - stayed and held function September 2009
"We only stayed two nights, but we absolutely loved it. Hotel is fantastic, staff are first class, food is great, accommodation is superb. Loved our stay, will be back again."
Underwood family - stayed August 2009
"We would like to say we have been coming here for eight years and hopefully many more. We enjoy the peace, staff and food."
Mrs Kendall - stayed July 2009
"All the staff were very helpful and made our stay very pleasant. A particular thanks to the restaurant and staff, the service and food was excellent.
Mr & Mrs Benton - stayed July 2009
"I would just like to say how much we enjoyed our stay. All th staff were so efficient and friendly and the food was superb. I have already recommended your hotel to my family and we both look forward to returning again."
Mr & Mrs Stannard - stayed June 2009
“A lovely building in a great location, with fabulous sea views from both our room and the dining rooms. The staff were always friendly, cheerful and great with the kids.”
Phil Bramley, Derbyshire Times
“The Cliftonville is beautiful , with great food and service. Just wish my stay could have been longer!”
Sue Attwater, Wolverhampton Chronicle
“A Lovely old Edwardian building, which looked very grand. Efficient, welcoming staff and fabulous food in the restaurant. Overall their attention to detail was superb. I particularly liked the teddy in my son’s travel cot and the crayons he was given at dinner.”
Kerry Ganly, Derby Telegraph
“Such a welcoming hotel with plenty of character, nice and close to the beach. Happy, friendly staff, lovely food - good choice and children’s menu was very well done.”
Rob Ounsworth, Nottingham Evening Post
“I had never been away with my dog before and I was apprehensive. However, from the moment we checked in to the moment we left we were made to feel extremely welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We shall most definitely be returning.”
Rebecca Dixon, South Yorkshire
“A big thank you to all the staff at the Cliftonville who were so friendly and helpful during my recent stay. My owner really enjoyed it too. I hope to see you all again soon.”
Bonny the Westie
“The Cliftonville made me feel so at home on my first visit to a hotel. It was wonderful to be able to go on holiday with my owner and lie in front of the fire after a long walk on the beach.”
Lydia the Great Dane

