Clovelly sits on the steep, dramatic coastline of North Devon in the district of Torridge, Devon, England. The village is famed for its narrow, cobbled, vehicle-free street that tumbles down to a small horseshoe harbour on the Bristol Channel, where traditional boats still moor and goods are often moved on sledges rather than by motor vehicle.
With medieval origins and a cluster of whitewashed cottages, galleries and tearooms, the place feels like a living heritage site; its economy is largely driven by tourism alongside small-scale fishing and local crafts. A tiny resident community, seasonal events and careful estate management help preserve the village’s distinctive character while welcoming visitors.
Postcode districts covering Clovelly
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 15.8 miles
- Bideford 8.3 miles
- Ilfracombe 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buck's Cross Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Woolfardisworthy Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Hartland Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Parkham Parish 4.2 miles
- East Putford Parish 4.8 miles
- West Putford Parish 5.3 miles
- Alwington Parish 5.4 miles
- Bradworthy Built-up area 5.8 miles
- Buckland Brewer Built-up area 6.3 miles
- Monkleigh & Putford Ward 6.4 miles
- Welcombe Parish 6.4 miles
- Abbotsham Built-up area 6.7 miles
Example postcodes in Clovelly
EX39 5SU, EX39 5TA, EX39 5RX, EX39 5TF, EX39 5TD, EX39 5RW, EX39 5RY, EX39 5RU, EX39 5TL … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 46 miles
- Exeter International Airport 46.1 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 15.6 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 16.2 miles
Hotels near Clovelly Ad
- The Hoops Inn 3 3.3 miles
- Red Lion Hotel 4 0.9 miles
- The Anchor Inn 3.8 miles
- Host Stay Dipple Farm Shepherds Hut 3.6 miles
- The West Country Inn 3 4.1 miles
- Hartland Quay Hotel 6.1 miles
- Premier Inn Bideford 3 7 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 8.6 miles
- Lower Winsford 3.5 7.1 miles
- Skern Adventure Abbotsham 7.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 2.4 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 2.7 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 10.8 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 10.8 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 13 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 13.3 miles
- Millook Haven Harbour 16.8 miles