Clovelly village

Clovelly is two areas, Higher Clovelly and Lower Clovelly -The Street. It is located on the North coastline of North Devon in the Southwest of England.

The picturesque village of Clovelly, with it’s cobbled flower-bedecked streets and lack of cars, is unique in England.

It is world-renowned as a special place and unchanged for centuries. Built into a cleft in the 400' [120M] high cliffs the cobbled streets meander down past pretty cottages to the small harbour and pebble beach.

The street leading down to the harbour is lined with cottages, but there is also a café, shops and an Hotel. At the harbour sits the Red Lion Hotel and food providers. There is a wonderful maritime atmosphere and beautiful views - whatever the weather.

Most of Clovelly Parish is in an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” including all the land from the A39 to the coast and is protected for the timeless and unchanging quality of the countryside and coastline fauna and flora.

Steeped in history

Clovelly is famous for its donkeys, and man powered sledges for transporting goods.  There are links with the writers Kingsley and Dickens, the artists Turner and Whistler and the Spanish Armada.

The village is privately owned and has been by the same family since 1738.  Their policy is to care for Clovelly and keep it in the style of mid C19th, which involves quality maintenance using traditional materials and craftmanship.

Much to see and do...

Boat trips around the bay can give a wonderful view of Clovelly tumbling down the hillside to the harbour and the sea.
People regularly return for the timeless beauty, the quiet walking paths, for birdwatching, photography, fishing and painting.

Lundy Island lies about one hour from Clovelly harbour where the Atlantic ocean stretches all the way to Canada. At only 3 1/2 miles long by 1/2 mile wide it is a haven for wild life and has the first marine nature reserve in England around it's shores. You can swim and snorkle with the seals in the clear sea or just enjoy the landscape. The trip takes about one hour.
For details of a boat, go to www.clovelly-charters.ukf.net

The South-West Coast Path - 630 miles (1,014 Kms) passes through Clovelly and is ideal for a short stroll or a good day’s hiking. Full details from www.swcp.org.uk

Nearby is the Clovelly Court Victorian walled garden and greenhouses next to the 12th century Parish Church of All Saints with it’s connections to Charles Kingsley the author of ‘Westward Ho!’ and ‘The Water Babies’.

The Hartland Peninsula is on the doorstep with amazing views of the Atlantic and cliff scenery.

The Milky Way theme park is just a mile up the road. Here you will find plenty to do on a wet day, such as  dodgem cars, children's play areas, archery, golf driving and a birds of prey show. What's more they have 2 roller coasters - one for children and the other for adults. More information at www.themilkyway.co.uk