Visiting Clovelly
Clovelly is a beautiful, picturesque fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history. It was once owned by the Queen of England!
Book TicketsBook a stay in Clovelly
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
Clovelly wins “National Landlord of the Year award” for Energy Efficiency
This year, Clovelly won the National Landlord of the Year award for Energy Efficiency, run by the Energy Efficiency Association. Clovelly won the award after completing a five-year programme of energy saving measures installed by period property insulation company, Mitchell & Dickinson, of Bideford, Devon. Mrs Zeenat Rous said, “We are thrilled that Clovelly has won this prestigious national award. Clovelly Estate thanks staff, residents and the team at Mitchell & Dickinson, who […]
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February half term: Clovelly featured as one of “11 great day trips from Exeter with destinations less than two hours away” – Devon Live
“When you’ve got a bit more time than usual on your hands, it’s great to explore parts of the Westcountry that are slightly further afield. Exeter is lucky to have good road and rail links to some of the South West’s most popular tourist destinations, which offer people the chance to see and do something different.” “This picturesque, ancient fishing village near Bideford has no vehicular traffic, just donkeys and […]
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Clovelly featured as one of “8 of the Best Dog Friendly Holiday Destinations:” – Essex Mag
Thank you to Essex Mag for featuring us in ” 8 of the Best Dog Friendly Holiday Destinations”… “Social media superstars Phil, Niko and Teddy absolutely loved their week away on the North Devon coast, exploring all that Clovelly and the surrounding areas had to offer. Their highlights included the dog-friendly beach located a short drive away at Bucks Mills, the long coastal walk at Valley of the Rocks, as […]
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Amazing Devon Events in the Second Half of 2022 – Devon Life
The Clovelly Herring Festival Thank you to Devon Life for featuring the Herring festival in “Amazing Devon Events.” “This North Devon village with its cobbled streets and quaint atmosphere celebrates the herring season with a festival to celebrate the fish known as the “silver darlings”. On the quay, kitchens serve a variety of sustainably sourced herring specialities along with beer, gin, and cider tastings, local food, and craft stalls. Throughout […]
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’10 of England’s Best Villages.’ feat. Clovelly – Countrylife Magazine
“Tourists flock to take in the charms of this traditional fishing village, but the Clovelly they see is not exactly what it seems…” Thank you to Countrylife Magazine for featuring Clovelly in ’10 of England’s best villages.” You can read the full article here.
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Clovelly named one of ‘7 magical Devon villages and towns so beautiful they belong in a fairytale’ – MyLondon
Thank you to MyLondon for naming us as one of “Devon’s villages and towns so beautiful they belong in a fairytale.” MyLondon writes: “Clovelly in North Devon is stunning coastal town with its cobbled streets and village charm. It is famous for being named one of the prettiest places in the country, being the third most trending UK travel destination on Airbnb. One visitor on Tripadvisor said: “Just love that […]
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“The insanely pretty seaside town that’s even better at Christmas than in the summer”…
Have you considered a winter staycation? Clovelly isn’t just a place to visit in the Summer months! MyLondon writes: “Clovelly lights up for its Christmas light event showcasing the unique beauty of the town and its stunning location. The spectacular event sees festive carols sung by a church choir, and plenty of celebrations before the big light switch on. Clovelly’s cobbled streets famous for donkeys and sledges in the summer […]
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Clovelly named one of ‘Europe’s most beautiful towns’ by CNN
We’re excited to be featured in CNN’s article on ‘Europe’s most beautiful towns’. “Donkeys used to be the only way to get up and down the steep streets of Clovelly, a pretty fishing village in Devon, southwest England. Today, they still haven’t managed to bring cars in — it sits at the bottom of a 400-foot cliff. Instead, goods are transported by man-powered sledges — and if tourists can’t face […]
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Clovelly stars in BBC Antiques Road Trip
Last week Clovelly featured heavily in a recent episode of BBC’s Antiques Road Trip. As you may recall, they visited our humble village in early April. Our very own Maha Rous show the Antiques Road Trip team around the area, illustrating Clovelly’s storied history as a fisherman’s village. We highly recommend watching the full episode, which also visits neighbouring areas in North Devon. You can watch it here.
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‘Unique’ North Devon village named one of the prettiest in the UK – Daily Express
A huge thank you to the Daily Express for naming Clovelly one of the prettiest villages in the UK. “Located on a steep hill in North Devon, this village ticks all the attractions boxes.” The Express highlighted that Clovelly receives excellent feedback from visitors on TripAdvisor. One user said: “The scenery here is stunning, and would rival anywhere in the world, we were also very lucky to have visited on […]
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