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Major city · United Kingdom

Clovelly

Half a day is enough: walk the cobbled street, see the harbour and leave. Not a base unless you want a quiet night by the sea.

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Clovelly is a privately owned village on the North Devon coast, famous for its steep cobbled main street, donkeys and harbour. It is a single-sight stop: pay admission, walk down, walk up (or take the Land Rover shuttle), then move on. Most visitors spend 2–4 hours here.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed, short days)
Airports
EXT · BRS
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Clovelly: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Clovelly999 ▾
  • Police / Fire / Ambulance999
  • NHS non-urgent111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Clovelly, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • BeerPint of ale at the Red Lion£4.50–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Museum or sight ticketAdmission (adult)2026 estimate£9.50 (≈ US$13)
  • Budget bedNew Inn Hotel double room, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
  • Mid-range bedRed Lion Hotel double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedRed Lion Hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £25 (≈ US$35) · Mid £50 (≈ US$70) · High £80 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Cobbled main streetHarbour and beachDonkeysPrivately owned village with admission charge
Airports
EXT Exeter International (About 1 h 15 min drive; bus to Barnstaple then change) · BRS Bristol (About 2 h drive; train to Barnstaple then bus)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Clovelly: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

15 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

8°C (46°F)

14 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

15 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot. The main street is too steep for cars; a Land Rover shuttle runs between the visitor centre and the harbour (check times).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Bidefordgo

Door to door: 15 min

Bus 319 or drive, about 10 min

Market town with a quay and shops.

Westward Ho!go

Door to door: 20 min

Drive via Bideford, about 15 min

Beach and surf.

Ilfracombego

Door to door: 35 min

Drive via A39, about 30 min

Harbour town with a tunnel beach.

Barnstaplego

Door to door: 25 min

Bus 319 or drive, about 20 min

Largest town in North Devon; shops and a pannier market.

Lundycaution

Door to door: About 2 h

Boat from Bideford or Ilfracombe (seasonal)

Day trip only in summer; book ahead.

Lynton and Lynmouthgo

Door to door: 45 min

Drive via A39, about 40 min

Twin villages with a cliff railway.

Woolacombego

Door to door: 35 min

Drive via A361, about 30 min

Wide sandy beach, good for surf.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Clovelly village

Two hotels inside the village; you pay admission once and can come and go.

Bideford

10 min drive; more choice and cheaper.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£25–40 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
Mid
£40–70 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
High
£70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Red Lion Hotel double room1 × 1 night × £120£120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £50£100
Admission per adult2 × £10£19
Parking (all day)1 × £5£5
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£24
Trip total≈ £134 per person per day, bed included£268≈ US$400

2026 estimate in GBP; admission and transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Admission (adult)2026 estimate£9.50 (≈ US$13)
Pint of ale at the Red Lion£4.50–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
Cream tea at the tea room£7–9 (≈ US$10–12)
Fish and chips£10–13 (≈ US$14–18)
Parking (all day)£5 (≈ US$7)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The main risk is slipping on the cobbles when wet; take care on the steep street.
  • Admission charge applies even if you only want a drink: £9.50 (≈ US$13) adults (2026 estimate).
  • The walk back up is steep; wear flat shoes.
  • Parking at the top (pay and display).
  • Last shuttle time varies by season; check on arrival.

Emergency numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance
999
NHS non-urgent
111

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Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance999
  • NHS non-urgent111

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Bideford → Clovelly (319): about £3 (≈ US$4), 10 min (check)
  • Taxi Bideford → Clovelly: £12–18 (≈ US$16–25)

Say or show

  • Hello — Hello (hel-oh)
  • Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (how much iz it)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (kan i pay by kard)

English is spoken everywhere.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clovelly. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed, short days) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place page with admission price and shuttle times verified.
  2. Eat pages for the two pubs and tea room.
  3. Sleep pages for Red Lion and New Inn.
  4. Walking route from Clovelly to Windbury Head.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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