Red Lion Hotel, Bideford

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Sail Loft adjacent
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View of the Red Lion from the sea
View of the Red Lion from the sea
View of the Red Lion from the sea
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All 11 rooms at the Red Lion have harbour or sea views and the 6 Sail Loft bedrooms have sea views
All 11 rooms at the Red Lion have harbour or sea views and the 6 Sail Loft bedrooms have sea views
All 11 rooms at the Red Lion have harbour or sea views and the 6 Sail Loft bedrooms have sea views
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Room 5, Red Lion Hotel
Room 5, Red Lion Hotel
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Room 18, Sail Loft.
Room 18, Sail Loft.
Room 18, Sail Loft.
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Room 17, Sail Loft
Room 17, Sail Loft
Room 17, Sail Loft
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Red Lion, newly refurbished Harbour Restaurant
Red Lion, newly refurbished Harbour Restaurant
Red Lion, newly refurbished Harbour Restaurant
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Example of a starter. Pan-fried red mullet with Mediterranean couscous
Example of a starter. Pan-fried red mullet with Mediterranean couscous
Example of a starter. Pan-fried red mullet with Mediterranean couscous
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Example of a main course. Clovelly lobster, cooked to order
Example of a main course. Clovelly lobster, cooked to order
Example of a main course. Clovelly lobster, cooked to order
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Example of a dessert. Trio of chocolate tart, lemon meringue, raspberry and almond tart
Example of a dessert. Trio of chocolate tart, lemon meringue, raspberry and almond tart
Example of a dessert. Trio of chocolate tart, lemon meringue, raspberry and almond tart
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Overview

The 18th century Red Lion hotel at Clovelly lies astride the 14th century harbour wall. Each of its 11 bedrooms enjoys either a spectacular sea or harbour view. The Sail Loft is a conversion of an old store adjacent to the Red Lion and all its six deluxe bedrooms have wonderful sea views. The effect is a perfect maritime experience.

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By Adrian Mourby

Clovelly is a small harbour village in Devon with a steep, pedestrianised cobbled main street, so steep in fact that the only transport is on sledges pulled by donkeys. The village is still owned by the Rous family, descendants of the Hamlyns who have been lords of Clovelly Court since 1738. Read More

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What do you think makes a stay at Red Lion Hotel unique?

Rooms at the Red Lion are beautifully furnished, designed in perfect synergy with the hotel’s nautical history. Every room has a sea view!  Three dog friendly rooms are avilable (with a supplement). Please call the Red Lion to arrange your dog-friendly room. 

The Sail Loft (adjacent to The Red Lion) was renovated into 6 beautiful luxury bedrooms that have enviable views across Bideford Bay.

Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at Red Lion Hotel?

The Red Lion has 11 ensuite rooms, of which one is a family room and two are twin rooms. The Sail Loft has 6 stylish ensuite rooms, two of which are twin and family rooms, and one has disabled facilities. All rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated in a nautical theme. There is a Harbour Restaurant, Harbour Bar and Snug Bar.

Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Bideford area?

When staying at Clovelly, view the film show of the history of the village, watch skilled craftspeople in the workshops creating silk and pottery, visit the Charles Kingsley and Fisherman's Cottage museums, and Clovelly Court Gardens at the top of the village, and see the famous donkeys and harbour. Take a boat trip along the coast or a fishing trip, or book a trip to Lundy. One of the best ways to appreciate the stunning setting of Clovelly is to stroll along Hobby Drive, and the coastal path in the opposite direction to Mouthmill also gives breathtaking views.

What food do you serve at Red Lion Hotel?

With fresh fish landed right outside the door, organic vegetables and produce from Clovelly Court Gardens, and seasonal game from Clovelly Estate. The finest local ingredients are used to create exciting dishes. Their food philosophy is to keep it local and fresh. 

Does the chef at Red Lion Hotel have a signature dish?

Clovelly caught whole lobster, simply served with a saffron and garlic aïoli, lemon and rocket.

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Homely Country Inn with picturesque views I visited Clovelly in Autumn 2017 and the hotel is a focal point located right on the harbour, with comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms, great views and great food. The views are some of the loveliest you'll see in Devon. The village itself appears to have stood the test of time, as it was, hundreds of years ago. The room cost wasn't excessive, under £100, and that included a substantial breakfast. So with the sound of waves lapping against the shore, the day and the evening spent there was truly magical. I ate seafood in the restaurant which I was told had been caught locally that morning. I drank the beer. It wasn't overpriced. The staff were all helpful. I had gone there with friends but I could see that the hotel was very family oriented. I would go again.

MinnieG

Great hotel in fantastic setting We've just spent a couple of days at the Red Lion in Clovelly and had a great time. We stayed in a room in the Sail Loft which has been newly refurbished to a high standard, very spacious with views straight out into the sea. The staff were really helpful from booking through to our arrival and service throughout our stay was great. We ate in the restaurant on our first night and food was really wonderful, a relatively small menu well done, the pheasant and steak that we ordered were fab. The Bar meal next night of fish and chips was really tasty too. The village itself is very special, beautiful and quirky and the locals were really welcoming. We had a relaxing stay and will definitely be visiting again.

Alice2

Easter break” 5* Stayed in the wonderful Red Lion hotel over the Easter bank holiday weekend. As always the staff were wonderful and the room spotless. Changed from our usual room over looking the harbour to one in the sail lofts which was excellent. As it was our anniversary we decided a meal in the newly refurbished restaurant would finish the weekend off nicely. A table overlooking the harbour and village in the corner gave a great atmosphere. The menu is not huge but a great mix of tastes makes up for this easily. We both had the duo of pork which was stunning. Genuinely wonderful. A great wine selection and as always awesome Red Lion staff topped the night off. Visited April 2017

OX

4* We arrived early and to our delight our room was ready for us. The lady on reception was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very cosy and overlooked the sea, the beds were very comfy ,room very clean, we had bottled water,tea coffee and hot chocolate if we wanted it. The first night our dinner was included which was very nice eating in the hotel restaurant.The breakfast was very good indeed, you could choose anything from the menu I had Eggs Benedict the first morning and it was cooked to perfection, my husband had a mixture of warm pastries which he also enjoyed. Over all this hotel is well worth a visit. Kath P., Dorset

KathP

5* Grockles winter break. This is a lovely hotel set right on the harbour. Guests are allowed to use the harbour car park and also have free access to the village. We stayed in The Sail Loft which has been converted into bedrooms. The rooms are large, beautifully furnished and with modern bathrooms. We dined in the hotel restaurant and found the food to be delicious, well presented and cooked. The hotel bar, which is also frequented by locals, was cosy and friendly. All staff members were helpful and efficient. We would love to stay here again

JanetW

We only stayed one night on our tour of Cornwall & Devon, this is a lovely hotel, perfectly positioned, right on the harbour wall, rooms are a good size, with views of the sea, the restaurant is nice but the food, wow, the most delicious cod I've ever had, scallops were divine and the desert ( can't remember what it was called because the wine was so nice too) all served with a smile by the lovely Victoria and Beth, both a credit to the hotel, I highly recommend the Red Lion

ChrisM

Had a lovely stay at the Red Lion. My parents live locally and I'd always wanted to stay there. We stayed in Room 18, the newly converted sail loft, which is amazing. Bright, airy, spacious and modern with lovely views. Try and stay there if you can. We had one dinner in the bar which was quite good and two very good breakfasts. All in all a great couple days with unbeatable views and very friendly staff. Room Tip: Room 18 or 19 in the Sail Loft are the ones to go for.

MartinJ

Loved this hotel, we had a balcony, beautiful views, I was woken up at about 2.45 am. A fisherman was pulling his big cool box across the pebbles to his fishing boat I presume ready to go out to fish.... it was brilliant like going back in time. The Red Lion is a lovely pub and hotel is very friendly and serves fabulous food and the location is certainly an added bonus..!! Would definitely recommend it

MM

“Why the Red Lion” 5* Well its at the bottom of a big hill in a great location with scenic views while you eat and drink. They have some lovely local brews to sample, the food was very good indeed and although a little on the expensive side I would eat there again.. There is seating inside and out

DaleH
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Facilities & information

Features and facilities

Dog friendly

Summary

18th-century buildings

Breakfast included

Parking (free)

No smoking

Child friendly

Dog/Pet friendly

4 Star Official Rating

Historic property

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Outdoor terrace

Children's cots

Activities, Recreations, Games, Sports

Award Winning

Bars, Cafes & Other

Children's highchairs

Woodland walks

Television

Heli-pads, Private Airfields

Corporate bookings welcome

Luggage storage

Disabled Access

Near Beach

Wedding Receptions, Civil Licenses

Other TV, Audio, Tel, Fax

Parking Available

Linen included

Towels included

Restaurant

Room Service & Food/Drink

Sitting room

Wheelchair Access

Telephone

Central heating

Open log fire

Recreations

Fishing

Jogging, running

Sailing, boating, cruises, yachts

Shooting, Clay Shooting, Stalking

Surfing, Windsurfing, Diving, Jet Skis

Water sports

Other Activities (generally outdoor)

Wildlife, bird watching

Recommended walks

Beach (walking distance)

Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Gardens

Food

Continental breakfast (included)

Cooked breakfast (included)

Lunch available (at additional cost)

Dinner available (at additional cost)

Bar

Picnic area

Extra info

Closed Times: 23:00
Nearest Airport: Exeter
Nearest Airport Time: 1 hours 30 minutes

Nearest Airport Distance (in miles): 60
Nearest Train Station: Barnstaple
Nearest Railway Time: 30 minutes

Nearest Railway Distance: 18
Open Times: 10:30
Dinner Available:
Star Rating: 4
Vendor Accreditation: AA 4 Star Gold
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Visa:
Number of rooms: 17
Double/twin room price from: £170.00
Double twin room price to: £270.00

Arrival information & directions

Address: The Quay, Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, BidefordEX39 5TF, United Kingdom

Clovelly is just off the A39, 10 miles west of Bideford. Exit the M5 at Junction 27. Nearest train station is Barnstaple. Buses run from Barnstaple and Bideford to Clovelly.

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