29 September, 2020
Our Commitment to you. Our guest, residents and employees. Whilst we navigate through the CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) As it has always been, the safety and security of our residents, employees and guests remains our highest priority. We are doing everything we can to ensure everybody’s safety and are continuously checking government guidance and responding as the situation around coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve. We will continue to update this
16 July, 2020
From the tip of Scotland to Cornwall, Clovelly has been assessed by property website, Bankrate https://www.bankrate.com/uk/ as the UK’s most picturesque and prettiest village in a rural location with the highest total of 134,353 hashtags on Instagram. The runner-up spot was Portmeirion, North Wales, with 114,323 Instagram hashtags. This very picturesque village, created by the architect, Clough Williams Ellis, had been inspired by Clovelly when he designed the village. Castle
4 June, 2020
Delighted to be described as ‘Devon’s Prettiest Village’! Devon Live link: What is Devon Day and why is it happening today? Please click on the title and then the Devon Live link on the next page to read more.
9 May, 2020
Re: 75th Anniversary of VE day on BBC at 8pm last night. A very different battle during Lockdown, but we enjoyed this celebration and took part in the remembrance. When watching same on BBC, you may have missed the few seconds link to Clovelly. If you click on the title above and then the link below you can view the full video on Clovelly Facebook. Video
8 April, 2020
This new Series 1, Episode 1, started on 07 April 2020, and will last for 29 days. In this new series, Robson was recalling his previous visits to the shores of N. Devon, including Ilfracombe, Clovelly, Lundy. Click on ITV. Robson Green to view. On the 13th May 2016, he arrived by boat at Clovelly. It was a day when there was an unfortunate cliff accident. A 73 year old
5 March, 2020
Villages By The Sea Well worth viewing! Villages By The Sea was again broadcast by BBC1 on 5th March and available to view for a further 29 days. “Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem’s transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort. Our coastal villages are often seen as remote places for retreat and relaxation. However, they have often been on the
29 February, 2020
Cockwells has been nominated for its two Classic Boat Awards. The Classic Boat Awards celebrate the best newly-built boats as well as the restorations in the ‘wonderful world of traditional vessels and the people who float them.’ Dave Cockwell: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted twice in this prestigious industry awards scheme and hope that the public will support us by voting for the Twin Cabin Duchy 35 as
23 February, 2020
Paul Hogan, the star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’, was filmed at Clovelly for the Fosters Beer advert more than 30 years ago. Tony Gussin, Chief Reporter of North Devon Gazette, has recently entered an interesting article to reminisce about this after speaking to several Clovelly fishermen who remembered the day. North Devon Gazette Clovelly has been used for countless TV adverts, films, dramas and shows for years, such as Treasure Island, Jeeves
5 December, 2019
Villages By The Sea (Linked to above and available for 29 days from 17-Dec). “Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem’s transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort. Our coastal villages are often seen as remote places for retreat and relaxation. However, they have often been on the front line of history – from the arrival of Christianity to battles with neighbours and
8 November, 2019
Vivien Foster, Co-Founder and President of the Merchant Navy Association, was awarded an OBE by The Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace for her services to the Association. It was set up in 1989 to raise awareness of the commitment and sacrifice of merchant seafarers during war and conflict. Many congratulations – a proud day for Clovelly! https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ko1bZnHSJ/?igshid=bb67hkynqxbgz
