Construction has today (Monday) begun to bring a new luxury hotel, pub and restaurant to North Yorkshire. The multi-million-pound development, suitably named Cliffemount, will be situated on the cliff tops of Runswick Bay and include a hotel comprising 20 sea-view rooms, and a separate pub and restaurant. It will replace the once popular Cliffemount Hotel which was demolished in October 2024 as part of the first phase of development.
The grand opening of Cliffemount is predicted for Summer 2027, with contractors expected to be on site for approximately two years. Cliffemount aims to set a new standard in sustainable hospitality by becoming the UK's first hotel to receive Passivhaus accreditation. For this to happen, strict building and design standards must be adhered to throughout, making this a more complex project than a standard design and build.
If successful, Cliffemount will also be the only hotel to have individual accreditations for its pub and restaurant. Melissa Tomlinson, managing director at Cliffemount commented: “In 2022, our family purchased the former Cliffemount Hotel with a very clear vision of building a sustainable hotel that would have a positive impact industry wide. A lot of work has gone into making it achievable, but with the building work now beginning, that vision is finally starting to become a reality.
“We are so grateful that we have had support from local residents. The positivity around the project is so refreshing and encouraging, and it .
