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- Once a bustling fishing port, Clovelly was renowned for its herring and mackerel and today for lobster and crab.
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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, at one time, it was owned by the monarchy, but 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 ...
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World-famous, Clovelly is a true gem of North Devon,...
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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 4, 2016 · 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 the tiny working port.
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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 picturesque historic houses can be found winding their way down the wooded hillside, to the traditional fishing harbour on the coast.
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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Much of its appeal lies in the steep, narrow winding cobblestone alleys heading to the fabulous Bideford Bay, also known as Clovelly Bay, and the beauty of the small 16th century whitewashed cottages decorated with geranium and fuchsias baskets scattered everywhere.
Jun 22, 2022 · One of the UK's only privately owned villages, picturesque, pedestrian-only Clovelly has inspired numerous artists and writers, from JMW Turner to Charles Dickens. There are two immediate signs...
