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Red Lion Hotel

3.0 of 5
The Quay, Clovelly EX39 5TF, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
107 reviews 107 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We stayed here for two nights recently with our friends who were over visiting from Chicago. The hotel has the advantage of a quite stunning location, but the interior of the building does not really match up to this - and we were given a very small room! However this was all redeemed by the quite excellent food - we... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

One night stay during week after Easter. Just the most stunning location immediately on the quay side. After the village visitors disappear for the evening the whole place feels as if it belongs to the hotel guests. The hotel is clean and comfortable. Breakfast superb and the restaurant position overlooking the water cannot be bettered.

Stroud, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Came here for the weekend and couldn't have chosen anything better. As others have said, the stunning views from all rooms are unsurpassable, especially the sunrise and set over the bay. Food was excellent, particularly the fish and staff were very friendly and helpful. We'll be back. Only drawback is breakfast is 8.30 - 9.30 so difficult for early get... More

SW UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013 via mobile

We went into the red lion for a cup of tea and some chips and everything was filthy. Stainless steel tea pot and milk jug were both disgusting. The stainless steel receptacle the chips came in was also filthy, so we tipped them out onto napkins. We also waited 20 minutes for the chips as the kitchen didnt know how... More

Chichester, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

A wonderful nights stay in the Clovelly the Red Lion Hotel is outstanding,a beautiful view across the bay from a stunning room that was clean and very comfortable the food was very good and the evening spent in the bar in front of the lovely fire was superb, The staff were very friendly and helpful and our stay was delightful.

North Devon, UK
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59 reviews 59 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Come here spasmodically, sometimes by car, and sometimes arrive by sea. Nice bar, but it is worth checking opening times before you arrive, as we have missed out on food a couple of times because, surprisingly, the kitchen is not open all day. Friendly bar and service, and good food when we timed ourselves right.

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013 via mobile

Clovelly is a fabulous place which seems to have stepped out from a bygone era when 'community' flourished, people cared and time passed at half today's speed. The Red Lion seems a similar anachronism but, amazingly, doesn't suffer from the shortcomings one might expect from an hotel from, say, 50 years ago. There's WiFi (which actually almost feels like an... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013 via mobile

This was our first trip to Clovelly and The Red Lion but it certainly won't be our last. We stayed in the sail loft, it's quite pricey but worth it. The room was immaculate and beautifully decorated but best of all was the view, we practically felt like we were in the sea. Falling asleep to the sound of the... More

Fareham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

This was our second stay at the Red Lion and it didn't disappoint! Again we stayed in the Sail Loft, thoroughly recommended if you want peace and tranquility. Sadly we missed the special lady in the restaurant/pub, she was on holiday (or was that hibernating)!! Nevertheless, the food and service in both the pub and restaurant were superb and nothing... More

Bolton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

We stayed for three nights in the sail lodge and have to say it is worth the extra with lovely rooms overlooking the sea. The food was excellent both breakfast and evening meals. There was a shall we say special person who stayed at the same time who complained about everything but we found it very good the staff where... More

 
 
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  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Evening meals(4)
  • Very nice(3)

Additional Information about Red Lion Hotel

Address: The Quay, Clovelly EX39 5TF, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Clovelly
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Clovelly
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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