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
Clovelly Donkeys
Clovelly Donkeys
Once integral to the daily lives of villagers, the donkeys have been some of Clovelly’s favourite residents.
Welcome to our newest residents of Clovelly. Meet Rex, Bert, Ernie and Alfred!
The Clovelly donkeys are settled in their new home at the stables at the top of the village. Why not pop in and say hello on your next trip?
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Become a Friend of the Clovelly Donkeys
We would love for you to join us as a Friend of the Clovelly Donkeys! By becoming a friend to one of our donkeys, you can enjoy a closer relationship to our donkeys!
At only £3.50 per month (or £42 per year) becoming a Friend of the Clovelly Donkeys is the perfect way to treat yourself or your loved ones.
What is included when you become a Friend of the Clovelly Donkeys?
- A pair of tickets to visit your donkey – some things about the donkeys you just have to experience in person!
- An A5 portrait of your donkey – enjoy a wonderful portrait and learn more about your donkey with extra information about him on the back
- Exclusive donkey webcam access – we have installed two additional Friends-only donkey webcams for you to watch all of our donkeys in the yard
- A certificate of Friendship
- Four postcards of the donkeys
- A donkey guide – including information about the history of donkeys at Clovelly and the day-to-day lives of our donkeys
- A wallet card
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