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 named one of the best apple orchards to visit in the UK this autumn – Delicious Magazine
It’s not long to go until our famous Apple Day on Wednesday, 27th October. We’re extremely grateful to Delicious Magazine for featuring our humble Clovelly orchard. “Picturesque fishing village Clovelly is well known for its annual apple days. Try your hand at making apple bath bombs and corn dollies, bob for apples and tap your feet to live music, and bring your own apples to be juiced for free (or […]
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‘Why you should visit Clovelly this summer’ – Great British Life
Last week’s Great British Life article provided compelling reasons to visit Clovelly this summer. On the must-do list when visiting our ‘Private Paradise’ includes visiting Clovelly Court Gardens, dining at The Harbour Restaurant and sleeping in luxury at The Red Lion Hotel. Once again thank for Great British Life for featuring us! You can read the full article here.
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Clovelly named as one of England’s Most Beautiful Villages, as featured in MyLondon
A huge thank you to MyLondon for describing Clovelly as one of the most beautiful villages in England. They were particularly enamoured with our famous Clovelly donkeys, explaining to London readers how the now-retired donkeys were used for transport in our ancient village. “The ancient fishing village is uniquely special due to its traditional architecture, donkeys and views over the Bristol Channel, which attract endless tourists.” You […]
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RNLI Fundraiser – Sunday, 1st August
All proceeds from St Austell, Greene King, Country Life Brewery sales in the Red Lion Clovelly Village on Sunday 1 August go to the RNLI! The Red Lion will be offering a paella and takeaway menu to enjoy on the quay. The RNLI provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. It’s a cause that is very close to our hearts and that we see […]
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Clovelly Court Gardens featured in this month’s Devon Life Magazine
“Hidden behind high walls, alongside a famous North Devon fishing village, lies a magical, and very productive, garden.” The Clovelly Court Gardens were the highlight of this month’s Devon Life Magazine feature, Garden Press. Inside you’ll find out about the history of our beautiful gardens and the fond memories that have taken place here. You can read the full article here. Once again, thank you Devon Life Magazine!
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Clovelly named one of Britain’s Prettiest Fishing Villages
A huge thank you to BBC Countryfile Magazine for featuring us as one of Britain’s prettiest fishing villages. They had this to say: “Exquisite Clovelly is as ancient as it is quaint. It was first noted in the Domesday book as belonging to William the Conqueror’s wife, before three great Devon families ruled this sea estate for the next 800 years. Fishing boats were built using trees from the steep forest around […]
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North Devon Team Swam the English Channel for RNLI Appledore and Clovelly
The six swimmers from nearby Westward Ho! have raised £3800, as reported by Devon Live. They’ve were spotted training just beyond Clovelly’s harbour in preparation. Each participant will spent an hour at a time in the ocean, taking turns to swim through day and night. Congratulations to Andrew and the team. If you wish to donate, you can do so here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/SwimbuddiesWestwardHo
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Clovelly listed as one of England’s most beautiful villages by The Telegraph
We’re honoured that our ancient fishing village’s unique charms have been picked up by The Telegraph. On the 9th June we featured on their list of ‘England’s most beautiful villages‘. Here’s what Telegraph Travel had to say about Clovelly in their piece ‘An expert guide to a weekend in Devon‘. “Scattered up a hillside and clinging to a 400-foot cliff overlooking Bideford Bay, Clovelly has to be one of Devon’s most […]
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Newsletter #1 – Your Summer Staycation
We are over the moon to welcome guests back indoors! Bookings are filling up for summer, make sure you book your stay to avoid missing out. Check out our website to start planning your visit, or, if you’re hungry, pop in to the Harbour Restaurant for a celebratory lobster! Book directly with the Red Lion and receive a free breakfast with your stay. BOOK NOW Clovelly […]
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Clovelly Is Home to One of the Most Instagrammable Streets in the UK
Our very own high street is the 3rd-most photographed high street in the country, according to research done by Direct2Florist. Clovelly’s High Street comes 3rd with 147,785 tags, only beaten by Carnaby Street in London (366,761) and Stockbridge in Edinburgh (147,785). View this post on Instagram A post shared by europestyle_uk (@europestyle_uk)
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