Set into a steep hillside, Clovelly is a renowned fishing village, with one main cobbled street meandering down past the quaint and pretty cottages, mostly decorated with vibrant hanging baskets and flowers. It is traffic-free and you may therefore see the local postman or deliveries descending on a large sledge! The views out to sea, across to Lundy Island, are simply stunning, and the working harbour is a place where you can sit and relax and watch the world go by. The Red Lion is a perfect place to have some lunch, and where you can try some of the locally caught fresh fish, while sipping a glass of wine.
Clovelly was once home to the author Charles Kingsley, who penned Westward Ho! and The Water Babies, and the Kingsley Museum is worth a visit, where there are some interesting exhibits. A Maritime Museum can also be found, and pays homage to the local lifeboat station and its numerous rescues over the years. The steep climb back to the top may be too much for some, so why not take the 4x4 ride back to the summit, and to the Visitors Centre, with café and gift shop to browse.