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Clovelly (/ k l ə ˈ v ɛ l i /) is a privately owned harbour village in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The settlement and surrounding land belongs to John Rous who inherited it from his mother in 1983.
Feb 22, 2024 · Built into a cliffside, Clovelly is arguably Devon’s prettiest, and most recognisable, village. It’s one of just a handful of privately owned villages in the country and is famous for its ancient cobbled streets, enchanting cottages, resident donkeys and timeless views.
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Once owned by England's royal family and known across the world, Clovelly is a true gem of North Devon, offering staggering views across Bideford Bay and a more relaxed way of life, it is now part of a privately owned family estate, and as such, no vehicles are allowed down the steep cobbled street, instead, goods are transported by sledge ...
- Yes, there is a charge to visit Clovelly, see the most up to date prices here. Find out more about visiting Clovelly here
- No vehicles are permitted in Clovelly, there is parking available at the visitor centre. The Centre and Clovelly Court Gardens are both accessible...
- The Land Rover in Clovelly is available for anyone with limited mobility to get to and from the harbour. It costs around £3.50 per person. Find out...
- Yes, the donkeys were once integral to village life as there is no vehicle access. Today the donkeys are some of the village's best loved residents...
Clovelly Village Devon is a picturesque, historic, fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history, and was once owned by the Queen of England.
Feb 4, 2016 · Clovelly, North Devon. World famous for our cobbled, traffic-free street, donkeys, sledges and historic harbour. The stunning views, peaceful tranquility and cobbled, traffic-free, high street of this world famous fishing village, built into a cleft in a 400' high cliff, tumbles its way down past whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers to ...
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- Off the A39 Nr Bideford, Clovelly
World-famous, Clovelly is a true gem of North Devon, offering staggering views across Bideford Bay and a more relaxed way of life. The historic houses can be found winding their way down the wooded hillside, to the traditional fishing harbour on the coast.
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.
