Visiting Clovelly
Clovelly is a beautiful, picturesque fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history. It was once owned by the Queen of England!
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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
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
Clovelly activities & shops
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
History of Clovelly
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
Judging for the 2019 RHS South West Britain in Bloom competition.
The weather was glorious, the village looked splendid and the judges seemed to be very pleased with what they saw.
We won’t know the results until the award ceremony in October, but our fingers are firmly crossed.
Judges visited the Court Gardens first, then to the VC to see the Yarn bomb and complimentary planting.
Then on into the village, where they were shown the wildlife/conservation area (and its fabulous new sign!) as well as looking in one of the village gardens, which gives such a unique view of the steep village and the difficulties some residents face.
After stopping at the museum, we then carried on down to the harbour and the new Lime Kiln Potager, where judges met local children to discuss their gardening.
All in all a fabulous day, celebrating the achievements of the entire village. Here’s hoping the judges thought so too!
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