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
Fishing & Crabbing
Fishing from the harbour wall
All anglers that fish off the harbour wall must purchase a licence from the Red Lion.
Permits are pro-rata, dependant on the month purchased. There are specific times, due to the volume of visitors over the summer.
Terms for fishing permit holders
- Fishing is not permitted from the harbour wall without a permit issued by Clovelly Estate Company.
- Permits can be purchased from the Red Lion Hotel with a completed application form.
- Permits cost £40 and are issued on 1st January each year and are valid for 12 months.
- Permits purchased during the year will be charged on pro-rata basis.
- Fishing from the harbour wall is restricted from 9am – 7pm between 1st May – 31st October.
- Permit holders must park in the Anglers Car Park (not on the back beach).
- Please keep the harbour wall clean i.e. no bait or fish to be left.
- Please note that early access to harbour wall for setting up is not permitted.
- No radios or speakers.
- Your permit may be checked on request by a member of Clovelly Estate Staff, so keep it on you.
- No more than 15 fishermen can fish off harbour wall at any one time; this may be reduced to 10 at the Harbour Master’s discretion.
- Access to the harbour may be restricted at Clovelly Estate’s discretion e.g. festivals or functions.
- Anglers must exercise due diligence for the safety of others when casting.
Crabbing is fine at all times from rock pools and the harbour wall. However please keep your little ones safe. Nets buckets and crabbing lines are available to buy at the quay shop.
Our chefs are delighted to cook your catch for you if you are staying at the Red Lion.
Don’t forget to pop into the Harbour Bar after fishing and tell the locals about “the one that got away”. Happy fishing!
Clovelly Harbour Master is Stephen Perham. Please contact him by phone or email.
Tel: 07975 501830 Email: [email protected]
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