Clovelly Court

Clovelly Court is a country house positioned on a hill overlooking Bideford Bay, featuring formal gardens arranged across two distinct levels. The property includes vegetable plots, fruit orchards, and landscaped grounds that receive care throughout the year.

The house was rebuilt in 1740 by Zachary Hamlyn after he purchased the estate, then redesigned in Gothic style following a fire in 1789. These reconstructions show how the property changed hands and adapted to different architectural tastes over time.

The gardens shape the village character and are actively maintained by the community, with produce sold to nearby businesses. Visitors can observe working cultivation areas and see how traditional farming remains part of daily life here.

The gardens are accessible year-round and can be visited with a general village ticket or through separate admission. Since the property sits on a hillside, visitors should expect paths to navigate on foot.

The estate uses traditional greenhouses to grow specialty fruits like apricots and heritage apple varieties that are rarely found elsewhere in the area. These uncommon plant types are an important part of the garden identity and often go unnoticed by visitors.