Clovelly Village: The country that has forgotten the time

Clovelly Village: The country that has forgotten the time

Clovelly Village is a picturesque, historical fishing village on the north coast of Devon. It is also a village that seems to have forgotten the time

Until recently, we hadn't even heard from Clovelly Village, a picturesque collection of houses on the north coast of Devon. During our last Glamping trip we came across a day trip from the camp on Clovelly.

We were completely enchanted by the unique English village, which is characterized by the steep, paved streets, which lead past traditional white whitewashed cottages from the 16th century to a tiny harbor underneath. It is also one of the few car -free places in Great Britain.

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Unusually, the village of Clovelly is privately owned, one of only a dozen such villages privately owned in Great Britain. It once belonged to the royal family, but since the mid -13th century, almost 800 years ago, the village is only connected to three families. Today the village, the property and the manor house by Clovelly Court are run by the Clovelly Estate Company, which is led by a descendant of the Hamlyn family, which has been owner since 1738.

We spent the first part of our day hiking along a part of the South West Coast Path, which runs from the village to the west towards the Hartland-Peninsel.

We made a short hike (5 km/3 miles) from the village along the coastal path along the cliffs to Bideford Bay, where the striking black chic rock protrudes from the peninsula. Blackchurch Rock is a natural arch with two windows hewn by erosion - the perfect place to breathe off before moving back.

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The circular hike takes about 2-3 hours if you calculate the numerous photo stops. We always fought with the weather because rain clouds and lively winds were never far away. After all, it was British spring.

After our short hike we went down to the village of Clovelly, where around 450 people live. Some continue to live from fishing and can be observed on the KAI how they patch their nets. However, most work in the numerous services that have been set up for tourism. In Clovelly you are never far from a tea room, lunch in a pub or a handicraft shop.

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Despite the influx of tourists, the village of Clovelly has retained its relaxed, traditional charm. Only traditional building materials such as stone and clay are used in the ongoing restoration. No holiday homes are allowed in the main town and there are no concessions to the tourism industry. Then the village of Clovelly remains a lively, working village.

Clovelly's strict car -free politics means that the path follows steeply steep cobblestone streets that wind down to the port. Donkey used to be used to bring tourists to the village, but they are now retired. She has now replaced a Land Rover service.

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The harbor below is the perfect place to linger for an hour or two with a cream tea or ice cream (or both). At the edge of the water you can see how the tides come and go while the village life is slowly ticking.

You can take your time and relax here just as well - the way back up is much more difficult than the way down!

Clovelly Village essential

What: Visiting the village Clovelly in Devon, Great Britain.

Where: We stayed in the Koa Tree Camp in the north of Devon. Contact the owner, Andy, at 07492 750861 or Andy@koatreecamp.com. There is a selection of Mongolian yurts, bell tents and log huts to choose from.

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When: Unfortunately you can never rely on a complete drought in England, but June to August is definitely the driest and warmest time of the year. However, it is also high season and the availability could be a problem in this popular region of England - especially during the school holidays from late July to August.

How: Visitors can only reach the village on foot and have to pay an entry fee of £ 7 ($ 10 $ 10). There are discounts for children and families. The admission price includes parking, a 20-minute film, entering the two museums and the Clovelly Court Gardens.

We rented a car and drove from London. Clovelly Village is located directly on the A39, 10 miles west of Bideford. Leave the M5 at exit 27.

The nearest train station is Barnstaple, where buses regularly drive from Barnstaple to Clovelly all day. You can find bus timetables here.

There are regular bus and train connections from London to Exeter, where connections to Barnstable can be found. Book buses via National Express or Megabus at cheaper prices. Trains can be booked via National Rail. Book in advance in advance to get the best prices on all websites.

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Mission statement: Atlas & Boots

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