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 Silk
Clovelly Silk
Clovelly Silk specialises in hand-printed fabrics, beautiful scarves, including stunning devoré, and accessories. Thus you will find this family-run textile design and print workshop in the Lower Yard, next to the donkey stables, just below the Visitor Centre.
The shop offers special Clovelly designs made from the drawings for artist who have lived and worked in the village over the ages. They have many lovely, one off, more modern designs on offer. They also offer a bespoke curtain and blind making service.
Workshops, out of season, are a must and get very quickly booked. They teach textile design and silk printing along with many other associated crafts. However there is an even better way to take a special part of Clovelly and its history home with you. Taking something special with you, be it a scarf or a pair of curtains and bedspread will become treasured memories for years to come.
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