A Magical Break in a Timeless Village

If you have never been here before, you will, in all probability, want to come again, not just for the sheer beauty and Outstanding tranquillity of the place, but for the many events throughout location. So close the year that are unique to Clovelly. to the sea you can smell it! Loved it. As a fshing village, where most livelihoods depended on the Steeped in history, sea, our Maritime Festival in July and Lifeboat Weekend you can feel. in August offer interest and entertainment for everyone. J C., Birmingham But for something completely different, take a break in May for the Seaweed Festival, in September for the Lobster and With picturesque, flower-strewn cottages tumbling Crab Feast, or in November for the unique Clovelly Herring down its cobbled street to the ancient harbour, North Devon Festival – celebrations of a time when the sea’s bounty was Clovelly evokes a timelessness that weaves a particularly the mainstay of the community. enchanting spell, captivating all who visit. If this is your first trip, it almost certainly won’t be your last! The village itself is very special, beautiful and quirky and the locals were really welcoming. We had a relaxing stay and will definitely be visiting again Alice, Wales

Leave the M5 at Junction 27. You’ll find Clovelly just off the A39 about 10 miles west of Bideford. By rail the nearest station is at Barnstaple.

With a winter break you can explore the area without the OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND crowds. Enjoy bracing cliff-top walks or go beachcombing See the website for special rates for short breaks, longer stays and memorable Christmas and New Year breaks. after a storm, and all with the prospect of returning to a log fre, comfortable rooms and a tempting dinner menu. Our RED LION HOTEL Christmas Lights ceremony in December is a wonderful The Quay, Clovelly, Nr. Bideford, North Devon, EX39 5TF. seasonal time with harbourside carols, brass band, mulled Telephone: 01237 431237. Email: [email protected] wine, barbecue – even a visit from Santa to spread the good www.clovelly.co.uk cheer – and a spectacular freworks grande fnale. Be here in early spring when the days are becoming longer and the woods, felds and hedgerows are full of wild fowers: primroses, violets, campions and more. Come back in the summer for boat trips along our beautiful coast or walks A magical break in along the cliff-tops. In winter join our legendary Christmas a timeless village and New Year breaks. Whenever you choose to come and stay, you can always be sure of the warmest of welcomes at the Red Lion Hotel. Walk down the cobbled street of one of the most famous The celebrated artist, Much is said these days A warm welcome to villages in the world, and you stroll through a scene that has Rex Whistler (1905-1934), about the impact of food lovely double room with scarcely changed in generations. You’ll pass tiny, lime-washed created the ‘Clovelly’ Toile miles. But at the Red Lion the sea just outside the cottages cascading down to the water’s edge, colourful de Jouy design. All the hotel we can proudly talk about window. The restaurant foral displays, perhaps a donkey or two. At the foot of this bedspreads depict these six food feet, since fresh was superb in every th gloriously compelling backdrop lies the 14 century harbour, charming views, interspersed fsh is landed daily right respect, with a very good, and there, astride the harbour wall, with commanding views with vignettes of flowers and outside our door. And with varied menu & wine list. in every direction, is the Red Lion. maritime objects. vegetables and produce A very good choice was from Clovelly Court available for breakfast. A Gardens, grown to organic very enjoyable experience principles, plus game from at this quaint and totally Great location virtually Clovelly estate, our chef has on the pier in this lovely unique location, well the fnest local ingredients worth a visit. J A., Devon picturesque and historic from which to create his Devonshire village . Room seasonal dishes. was very comfortable with lovely sea view . JC

Originally a beer house for Peaceful though it is, there is a real warmth and a sociable fshermen and other locals, the atmosphere about the Red Lion. Our staff will look after your Old world charm Red Lion exhibits character needs in a way that is friendly yet courteous, attentive yet and customer everywhere you look. Because unobtrusive. And if you want to mingle with the locals, head service. The Sail of its age, no two bedrooms for the Snug Bar for a glass or two of good ale in convivial Loft room was so are the same, yet each one company. Alternatively, the aptly named comfortable and has a spectacular view, either Harbour Bar is the place to watch the the bath was like out to sea or across the daily comings and goings of a busy a small boat. I was harbour. In addition each is fshing village, perhaps over a drink able to relax and individually decorated and and a freshly prepared tasty switch off entirely. comfortably furnished in a style snack at the bar. J. L., Chesterfield that charmingly refects the building’s maritime heritage. We got married in A World Apart Clovelly and stayed It’s peaceful too. Falling asleep to the sound of the sea and at the Red Lion. Went waking to the sight of the ancient, unspoilt harbour, or Stayed in Room 4, with a wonderful view out over the back to celebrate. Look Bideford Bay, is a unique and delightful experience. As a pre- ocean right on the beach. At night you can lie in bed forward to coming booked guest of the Red Lion, you are able to reach the hotel and listen to the waves coming in, rolling over the pebbly back and celebrating by driving down the “back road”. But the main cobbled street beach. Awesome! Toronto, Canada another year of of the village is refreshingly traffic-free and, with its winding married life. J G side alleys, is a joy to explore. Wonderful place to stay. I can highly recommend the Red Lion Hotel. T E, Munich, Germany The ‘Sail Loft’, a recent conversion of an old store adjacent to It is the perfect place to hold wedding receptions, private the Red Lion, provides six generous, very comfortable, stylish The views are amazing/breathtaking. So much to do. functions, and other special events. bedrooms. Much of the original fabric has been retained and, The Lion is the best. The food is great and the room has Call us on 01237 431237 or email [email protected] to fnd together with the wonderful sea views, the effect is a perfect a great view. GT, Arundel, Australia out how we can make your events extra special. maritime experience.