Welcome to the private village of Clovelly
Set into a steep hillside, Clovelly is one of the most famous villages in the world. The single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside through traditional whitewashed cottages festooned with fuchsias and geraniums.
Unusually the village is privately owned and has been by the same family since 1738. Their policy is to care for Clovelly and keep it in the style of the mid C19th. This involves much quality maintenance and the modest entrance fee makes an important contribution to the work. This National Trust-like preservation of the whole village is what provides so much pleasure to its visitors, who treasure the atmosphere, the picturesque charm and the stunning views.
Traffic is banned from the high street with visitors parking at the top of the hill adjacent to the Visitor Centre. The high street drops through the 16th century cottages to a small harbour and for a small fee, a Landrover service ferries visitors up and down the steep hill via a back road.
Keeping in touch
The first Clovelly e-newsletter was issued in the first quarter of 2008. To sign up for future editions, please fill in your details online using the form at the bottom of this page. You can also contact us by clicking here for more information.

For details of HALF PRICE MID WEEK B&B OFFER at the NEW INN, please click on Offers.
For 2008 Christmas and New Year packages, please see hotel accommodation pages.
