Perhaps it is its utter lack of concession to the tourist industry that makes Clovelly in North Devon the ideal holiday destination for those wanting to avoid all that goes with the over-commercialised tourist resort. Traffic is banned from the high street and for those not fancying the cobbled walk dropping 400ft in the half mile down to the harbour, a landrover service is provided via the back roads as far as the Red Lion pub. The high street is lined with traditional 16th Century cottages and at the top of the hill is a Heritage Centre. The modern landrover service replaces the donkeys once used to carry visitors through Clovelly. No holiday cottages are allowed in the main village and deliveries are made by sledge. Fishermen are still to be seen mending their nets along the Quay. Those feeling adventurous and energetic enough for a testing coastal walk will be rewarded with breathtaking views and revitalising sea air. The coastal path leads West down to Mouth Mill, rising again to Hartland Point, a challenging 8 mile walk. Hartland Quay was once a busy harbour, dramatically destroyed by the Atlantic breakers. The Hartland Quay Museum marks this coastal heritage location.
Cottage
Leveret Lodge
Pebble Cottage
The Hideaway at Hartland Forest
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Shops
Places to Stay near Clovelly
New Inn (0.33 miles)
The Red Lion Hotel (0.38 miles)
Idyllic, is the only way to describe the harbourside setting of this charming 18th century inn, where this famous fishing village forms a spectacular backdrop. Bedrooms are stylish & enjoy ... More
Anchor Inn (3.24 miles)
Buzzard Lodge at Hartland Forest (3.60 miles)
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Just a few miles from the soaring cliffs and wide surfing beaches of the north Devon coast, these privately owned and extremely well appointed lodges provide an ... More
Hoops Inn & Country Hotel (4.04 miles)
The Hoops Inn has been a landmark on the main route from North Devon via Clovelly to Cornwall for as long as anyone can remember. In fact there has been a hostelry on this spot ... More | visit website
Cheristow Farmhouse (4.19 miles)
A warm welcome awaits at any of the five cottages situated around a courtyard that form part of a productive smallholding with private grounds of 14 acres on which we breed pedigree Dexter cattle, rare ... More | visit website
West Country Inn (4.36 miles)
The West Country Inn (4.36 miles)
Charming 17c Coaching Inn full of character and warmth. Situated between the towns of Bideford & Bude on the A39 North Atlantic Highway, this historic inn lies close to the ... More
Penhaven Country House Hotel (5.23 miles)
Set in 10 acres of grounds, the tranquil Penhaven Country House Hotel provides a perfect base to relax, unwind and enjoy everything North Devon has to offer. The stylishly refurbished hotel is ... More
East Woolley Farm (6.29 miles)
Our organic farm is set in a peaceful hamlet onthe north cornish coast,a short distance from some idealic beachesand coastal paths.Character ensuite rooms are in a converted barn across the ... More
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