The village is lovely it really is and if you have good weather like we did then the experience is even more enjoyable. The only downside was the state of the tables outside the Red Lion Hotel. The small green metal tables facing the harbour were never wiped clean once despite people like myself mentioning the state of the tables to bar staff. The tables were a paradise for flies attracted to spilt beer. Plus there were lots of cigarette dimps all over the cobbles around and underneath these tables. We did not see any provisions for people who smoke, ashtrays etc. Come on staff "get your act together" Apart from this that can be easily rectified the village is well worth a visit.

Visited as a child and wanted to visit again in my 50s. Enjoyed the experience. Slow walk down, would recommend the Land Rover back up . The gardens were also beautiful and worth a visit as part of your admission.

We came here the morning after a friends wedding in the area and I’m glad we did! It was the crab and lobster festival and so we enjoyed some lovely lobster and explored the village. We got here early and I’m glad we did as it started to get very busy. Some very instragramable spots!

We visited on a Monday afternoon, mid September during a week of miserable weather. We almost didn’t go due to the warnings about slippery cobbles (which I can appreciate). However, we were fortunate that the sun shone for a few hours and the pavement was dry and safe. It was still tough walking up the hill! The cottages are well kept and it is definitely the prettiest village we’ve seen in North Devon.

Like the previous review, visited during a week of miserable weather but we likewise headed here when the sun reappeared. Admission is currently £8.75 for adults but no concessions. Admission includes car parking and side visits to the donkey stables, Clovelly Gardens, Fisherman's Cottage plus a free return visit within 7 days. It's about a 1.5 mile walk from the visitor centre to the harbour, the path is cobbled for the entire way and the gradient about 1:5, so not ideal if you have a disability, although the uphill journey can be completed via a Land Rover shuttle service at additional cost. Note that in wet conditions, the cobbles can be extremely slippery. Many souvenir, food shops and cafes en route down to the fishing harbour with a hotel and the RNLI Lifeboat Station at the bottom. A must see when visiting North Devon.

On arrival the two ladies on the desk were exceptionally helpful, friendly and very informative. I started my visit with a lovely coffee in their cafe on the veranda suggested by two very helpful male members of staff. From then on in everyone I met was chatty and informative from the young lady in cafe in the village to the staff I met in the pub by the harbour and the various shops. I had a long chat with the gentleman who looks after the 4 beautiful rescued donkeys who all were in immaculate condition. An absolute delightful way to spend a few hours stepping back in time to a bygone era but make sure you are wearing sensible footwear as the cobbles and some steep steps can be quite testing! I will definitely return. The views and the history of the village are quite unique.

Could be lovely but needs a lot of tlc to bring it back to its best. Not sure what they are spending the entry fees on?? It is over priced and was tricky to negotiate on a dry day so would not recommend going on a wet day. The woodland walk to the church garden was pleasant.

What a fantastic place wonderful views stopped on way back up for lunch in the tea room lovely staff good food reasonable price. Weather was good for us . This place is not suitable for less able bodied folk though

Promoted as Devon’s prettiest and most picturesque village. Not what we experienced! £24 to even enter the village, then a half mile very steep walk down cobbled streets into the village. Lots of the buildings in need of TLC. A couple of small cafes - walk all the way down to the beach and there is a pub - this has a recent food hygiene rating of just 3 stars! Staff not friendly or welcoming. Outside areas were littered and tables unclean. My knee was hurting so we opted to take the Land Rover ride back up the hill (cars are not allowed in the village so this was the only option other than walking up the steep hill). They charge 3.50 per adult, with children over 7 being classed as adults ! so it cost us another £14 to get back up the hill. Literally quite steep in more ways than one!! Gift shop pretty average and a bit depressing. Overall not what we were expecting and a fairly expensive disappointment!

Why have we waited so long to visit!!! Fantastic place to visit. We enjoyed every second. The pub at the bottom The Red Lion was a welcome sight after our slow walk down the very steep cobblestone hill. Outstanding and such a beautiful area. We had a delicious lunch, then headed back up. We took so many photos, so much to see.