The New Inn

High Street, Clovelly, Near Bideford, Devon
Telephone: 01237 431303
Fax: 01237 431636
English Tourism Council 2 Stars Inn

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The New Inn at Clovelly can honestly claim to be uniquely different. For where else can you stay in pampered luxury, with the only 'traffic sounds' being footsteps and the occasional donkeys' hoofs on an ancient cobbled street? And where on earth is your luggage brought to the hotel on a sledge? Where else indeed....

Originally built in the 17th century, The New Inn has been a hostelry for well over 100 years and was rebuilt early this century in the style of William Morris, arguably England's most influential interior designer. In 1996, on the centenary of his death, the hotel was completely refurbished, with great care taken to recapture all the elegance of that era, subtly combined with the highest standards of 20th century comforts.

Our interior designer stayed true to William Morris' love of tapestry and interwoven leaf designs with every item of furniture. Each picture on the wall and the many other objets d'art have been specially selected to evoke the period.

All bedrooms in the New Inn are bright, airy and superbly furnished and have colour televisions and luxury en suite bathrooms. Because of the age of the building, each room has its very own individual character.Seven feature sea views over Bideford Bay towards Saunton Sands and Braunton, 10 miles away.These range from panoramic vistas to sea glimpses. The eighth bedroom has its own private balcony from which there is a delightful view up Clovelly's world famous cobbled street. Three rooms open out onto a long balcony overlooking the street.

The Hamlyn Room The New Inn is well-known for its excellent range of traditional English fare, featuring the freshest of local produce with regional dishes including fish, poultry and game.In the afternoons, residents can also relish a real Devon cream tea. Dominating the restaurant is a life-size painting of Christine Hamlyn, a predecessor of the present owners of Clovelly village.It was thanks largely to this generous benefactress that the refurbishment of the village - including the New Inn - took place, at a time when many of the cottages were falling into disrepair.

Two temptingly comfortable lounges are provided, with all aspects of the furnishings featuring classic Morris-style fabrics in co-ordinating colours. Here, guests can relax with a book or magazine or meet other residents over tea, coffee - or a drink - in an atmosphere of elegant calm.

The only parts of the hotel open to non-residents are the bar and the beer garden. You'll find the friendliest of welcomes in the bar, with its floor made of the famous Cornish Delabole slate and a magnificent elm and oak bar crafted by local carpenters.Then, on a sunny lunchtime or a mild evening, there's no more peaceful and delightful place for a drink or delicious bar snack than the beer garden --the ideal spot to 'people watch' in this charming Devon fishing village.

The New House

Just across the street is the New House which offers a further 4 double, 4 twin and 2 family rooms. These are more simply furnished, with shared bathroom facilities, and details can be found on the tariff.

Clovelly Village The cobbled main street of this world-famous 'village like a waterfall' descends in a series of terraces between flower-strewn cottages towards the beautifully ancient, ware worn 14th century quay. Be sure to bring your camera - or your easel and paints if you have more time - for the village is an artists' and photographers' dream , with its lovely sea views, donkeys and picturesque harbour.

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