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.

Christine Hamlyn inherited the estate in 1884 and married in 1889. She and her husband renovated many village cottages, hence why you see her initials in place.

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Clovelly Court Gardens

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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!

Eating in Clovelly

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Clovelly sources as much of its food from the estate. Fresh fish, crabs, lobster are all landed on the quay at Clovelly daily in season. We're also part of the sustainable fishing partnership, to ensure our waters have lobster for generations to come.

Things To Do

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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!.

Make Special Memories

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Romantic breaks, can be tailored to meet your needs. Why not pick one of our luxury Sail loft bedrooms, and order a bottle of bubbly to welcome you to Clovelly? Pre-order a seafood platter, open a bottle of Alberino and enjoy the evening. The following day, enjoy a Devon cream tea on the quay or up the hill at the New Inn.

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