The Red Lion sits at the heart of Cromer, one of Norfolk’s most characterful seaside resorts, and offers far more than a standard pub stay. The 14 en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and well presented, with several enjoying striking views across the North Sea. Rated four-star Gold in the AA Inn category, the property takes its food seriously — the restaurant is well regarded locally, and a hearty English breakfast is included for all guests.
The bar is exactly the kind of place a post-round debrief was made for: relaxed, convivial, and equipped with the right drinks to reward a day on the links. Private parking is available, which is genuinely useful in a busy seaside town, and the inn’s position makes the best of Cromer’s seafront and pier within easy walking distance.
Royal Cromer and Royal West Norfolk — two of England’s finest and most historically significant links courses — are both within easy reach. A Norfolk golf break built around these two celebrated layouts, with The Red Lion as a base, offers an authentic links experience that compares favourably with anything in Scotland or Ireland. For golfers who value character, good food, and courses with genuine heritage, this is an outstanding combination.
