As the days grow crisp and the harbour takes on its autumnal glow, Clovelly invites you to slow down and savour the season. 

From gentle walks along the quay to live music drifting across the water, there’s a calm beauty in the change of pace.

Seasonal specials

Say hello to autumn flavours at the Harbour Restaurant!  Our Slow Roasted Hispi Cabbage is making its debut, wrapped in romesco sauce with cornmeal and a rich vegetable demi-glaze. For something sweet, don’t miss the Vacherin, cream cheese parfait with Clovelly pear, blackberry, plum, beetroot meringue. And of course, our very own Clovelly Apple Terrine with salted butterscotch for a true taste of autumn.

Our menu changes regularly based on what’s in season, check out the sample menu below.

Back to school breaks

School’s back in session – and so is some well-earned peace and quiet! 

Escape midweek to Clovelly for a few days of calm harbourside strolls and cosy corners – some uninterrupted “me time” before the homework and lunchboxes take over again.

Book a room at the Red Lion where each room blends classic charm with modern comfort, offering a peaceful retreat just steps from the quay. Wake up to harbour views, the gentle sound of the waves, and the calm rhythm of village life.

Clovelly Court Gardens

The Clovelly Court Gardens are still bursting with colour and charm. Discover hidden corners and breathe in the crisp autumn air – a peaceful haven for a leisurely stroll. We have an abundance of apples ripening on the trees, filling the Court Gardens with the colours and scents of autumn.

Lots of new plants are being propagated in the gardens ready to go on sale for next year, and we are growing onions and suedes in the tomato house ready for the cooler months – make sure to take a wander through our greenhouses and chat to our gardeners on your next visit!

New tennis courts

We’re excited to share that the new tennis courts are now open in the Court Gardens for Clovelly and Red Lion residents. Surrounded by greenery and fresh sea air, it’s the perfect spot for a friendly rally or a leisurely game.

Friends of Clovelly Donkeys

Meet Clovelly’s charming donkeys, Bert, Ernie, Rex & Alfred. 

The Clovelly donkeys have been delighting visitors for generations. Want to make your connection official with our current donkeys? At only £3.50 per month (or £42 per year) becoming a Friend of the Clovelly Donkeys is the perfect way to enjoy a closer relationship with our donkeys.

What is included when you become a Friend of the Clovelly donkeys?

• A pair of tickets to visit your donkey 
• Exclusive donkey webcam access 
• An A5 portrait of your donkey & more!

Stuck for gift ideas? Friends of Clovelly Donkeys make great gift ideas too!

 

Thank you to The Telegraph for their article about Clovelly. All of our decisions are guided by our core objective: to preserve Clovelly as a living community for future generations to enjoy. The entrance fee (which has actually been in place since 1926!) helps with the essential maintenance of a village perched on a 400ft cliff with limited access.

Read the article here. 

 

 

A big thank you to Devon Life Magazine for their article in February’s issue about living in Clovelly. It highlights the community that we, in Clovelly, are so lucky to have (some families have lived in Clovelly for over 300 years), as well as some of the challenges of living in a village with no car access. It touches on tourism and how the entrance fee supports the essential maintenance and restoration of the village and surrounding woodland/coast path.

Most of all, it shows how Clovelly is not just a tourist destination but a working, living, breathing community.

Thank you for coming to visit us!

A drama unfolded this week when an adventurous pup got into a bit of trouble 120 meters from the shore!

Thanks to the swift action of the Clovelly RNLI crew, Reuben the spaniel was rescued and brought back safely.

Read the full article here.

We’d like to offer The Guardian a warm thank you for our latest feature in the press.

We couldn’t agree more that Clovelly is the ‘template for the idyllic English coastal village’.

Read the article in full here.

‘Clovelly has received a 4/5 star rating from more than 2,000 reviews on TripAdvisor. One person wrote: “It was like stepping back in time, Clovelly is traffic-free and remains unchanged.’

‘A second added: “A spectacular place to visit, it was totally different from anything else we’ve seen on our various travels.”

‘There are plenty of things to do in the small village including Clovelly Court Gardens – a Victorian kitchen garden with restored greenhouses and carefully tended gardens.’

Thank you to The Sun for the feature!

Read the full article here.

We would like to thank the Cornish and Devon Post for featuring Clovelly in their recent post about the 121st Woolsery & District Agricultural Show.

 

‘You couldn’t get a more spectacular venue – old pasture land with the stunning backdrop of Clovelly Court and spectacular views over Bideford Bay.’

 

Read the article here.

“Situated on the north coast of Devon perched on a 400ft cliff a four-hour-plus drive from our county, the fishing village has its roots all the way back to the days of William the Conqueror.”

“You can even stay overnight at The Red Lion Hotel where there are 19 rooms of various sizes on offer and you can mingle with locals in the adjacent Snug Bar in the evening. Come the morning you’ll wake up to the sights and smells from the hustle and bustle of the harbour below.

And what’s more, there is even a waterfall tucked away to the east of the uneven big pebbled beach. It is a slight trek and it is advised to wear some sturdy shoes. The walk from the top of the village to the waterfall takes about 90 minutes.”

Read more from The Mirror’s article here.

“The ancient fishing village of Clovelly has a rich history and was originally in the hands of royalty.”

“The term “hidden gem” can sometimes be overused, so when you find out about somewhere genuinely off the beaten track it is a must-see. While Surrey has plenty of these, if you fancy a family holiday in the UK further afield then you should look no further than the picturesque settlement of Clovelly.

Situated on the north coast of Devon perched on a 400ft cliff a four-hour-plus drive from our county, the fishing village has its roots all the way back to the days of  William the Conquerer when he gifted the estate to his wife. It remained in the hands of royalty until the 1200s when it was acquired by the Giffard family but remained unknown to the wider world until the mid-19th century.”

Thank you to Surrey Live for featuring us.

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