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
Visiting Yachts
Welcome to Clovelly
Visiting yachts are always welcome in Clovelly Harbour. Seafarers have for centuries used the harbour for shelter and re-stocking supplies. However these days we offer lots more including shopping, bars and restaurants for visitors to make the most of.
Water, electricity and showers are available. Perhaps more importantly, you’ll find that the hospitality at the Red Lion is barely a boat’s length away! Here you can enjoy breakfasts, freshly prepared bar meals and local ales & ciders. Enjoy delicious fine dining (including fresh seafood) cooked for you by our chefs in the Harbour Restaurant. All this to be enjoyed in the wonderful setting of Clovelly’s ancient working harbour. There are also links to the local bus routes and taxis should you wish to explore a little further afield.
Harbour Chartlet
The chartlet is not to scale, but it is sufficient to guide you safely into a berth alongside the inner wall of the breakwater. At low tide the harbour dries, leaving your vessel to settle on a firm, sandy bottom.
A new port is always an exciting addition to a ship’s log and, judging by the comments of other visiting yachtsmen, you are certain to be delighted with your visit.
There is a harbour charge per night, irrespective of length, and for use of the showers and electricity.
For further information, contact the Harbour Master, Stephen Perham on 07975 501830, email: harbourmaster@clovelly.co.uk or the Red Lion Hotel on 01237 431237, email: stay@clovelly.co.uk
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