The Red Lion Hotel is an 18th Century 4-star Inn that stands on the quay alongside Clovelly’s ancient harbour in North Devon. Each of its 17 beautifully decorated rooms boast a sea view.
To wake up to the sights and sounds of Clovelly’s ancient fishing harbour and the sounds of the sea at the Red Lion Hotel is a unique and unforgettable experience.
The Red Lion
Clovelly Court Gardens are a must see whilst visiting the famous village. Plants thrive in this sheltered sunny corner of North Devon, which has the added benefit of the warmth the Gulf Stream brings.
You’ll find neat, carefully tended gardens and beautifully restored Victorian greenhouses within its old walls. The incredible variety of fruits & vegetables grown here supply the Red Lion Hotel. You can even take some home with you!
Clovelly Court Gardens
Check out our shops, galleries and museums. Try your hand at our arts & crafts workshops, charter a boat for a fishing trip or take a stroll along the beautiful cliffs, beaches and through the village. The choice is yours in Clovelly!
Things To Do
Originally the estate was owned by William the Conqueror, King of England, gifted to his wife and then had many royal associations until 1242 when first acquired by the Giffard family. Until the middle of the 19th century Clovelly was unknown to the outside world. It was partly as a result of Charles Kingsley’s ‘Westward Ho!’, set in and around the village, that visitors began to come.
History of Clovelly
This was secret filming for the BBC on 1st October 2018. The production team spent the day filming Clovelly and the donkeys.
We can now mention the name of the programme on our website and social media.
The presenters, Ed Petrie and Naomi Wilkinson, were very happy to pose for photos at the time.
The show will remain on the CBBC I-player for 29 days after the live broadcast on Monday 11 March at 16:30. Clovelly starts at 10:48.
The Red Lion Hotel situated on the harbour wall is undertaking further major renovations. The Harbour Bar and reception area are expected to be completed by 8th March and the Snug Bar by 29th March.
The reception area is being refurbished using our much loved local Delabole slate as the flooring. Delabole slate is admittedly Cornish – but we cannot have everything in Devon. A reception desk picks up on our maritime tradition. And behind, as wallpaper, an enlarged map of Devon dating back to the 16th century, from the owning family’s archives.
There will be comfortable seating in both the reception area, and the Lounge where oak flooring and rugs will replace the carpet.
An oak staircase will lead down to the Harbour Bar and Snug Bar. Both Bars will be refurbished, whilst not losing their original character.
The design criteria has been “traditional with a modern twist”, and follows the brief of extensive renovation of the Restaurant in 2017 and the Sail Loft accommodation in 2011.
Bookings can be made online on or by telephone to 01237 431237.
Gary Lewis, Australia, emailed some very nice feedback after reading our October E-newsletter.
Thank you so much for Sending me the Clovelly News Letter. My name is Gary Cruse Ellis and Although we are 6th gen Australians my Forbears are Proud Clovelly People. My Grandfather was Jabez Cruse Ellis who came to Australia in 1877. His Father was William Ellis born 1821 in clovelly and his mother was Anne Cruse from Frithlestock b.1826. We are also strongly connected to the Lyle {Lile” family. I cannot thank you enough.
Love and God Bless
Gary Ellis
He also kindly attached The Autobiography of Frank Ellis, his Great Uncle, which is very interesting to read
