Red Lion Hotel

Came here to celebrate our anniversary and absolutely loved it. We were in room 5 which is exquisitely decorated and has a balcony with incredible views out to sea. The food in the restaurant was superb, all made with local produce. What made the stay extra special was the team. Everyone we met was really friendly and helpful. Big shout out to Rich and Jo who made our stay extra special. We will definitely be back.

What a fantastic hotel so welcoming we stayed two nights with friends the staff were so friendly and helpful ,. We stayed in a sea view room and watched the sunrise from our room . Breakfast was delicious everything you needed , we had fresh lobster in the restaurant that had been caught in the morning. Could not fault anything.

Our experience was limited so that should be borne in mind when reading this review. We had lunch at a delightful little cafe halfway down the hill which served local lobster and crab. It was a super lunch but because they were not licensed in accordance with UK regulations, we had not had a glass of wine. We called in at the bar of the Red Lion for this. The wine was served in PLASTIC CUPS, (politeness restrains me), the seats were not clean, and there was litter on the floor, including nail clippings. At least the bar staff were helpful and friendly, so I will give 2 stars for that.

We stayed here to celebrate my husband's birthday. The hotel is in a fantastic location and parking right outside. Our room was small but beautifully decorated with all we needed and we slept so well. Our room was directly above reception and with a group from a shoot staying on our 1st night the noise outside and on the stairs was quite loud. The hotel offers everything we could have asked for however the bar was very disappointing. We entered through the snug bar and waited to be served whilst the young girl was on her phone to then be abruptly told we had to go into the Harbour bar. It really felt like we were made to feel quite uncomfortable for not knowing this. Ironically when we returned an hour later for our evening meal this rule had gone out the window!! We were also given a very colourful worded insight into how a hotel guest had soiled a hotel matteress. Not our business at all and no idea why she felt the need to tell us. The same member of staff seemed to also take great delight in telling the members of the shoot how a fillet steak in the restaurant was the size of a scallop. We weren't eavesdropping but couldn't help hear this! This aside our food in the bar was delicious. Saturday evening we had a drink in the quieter Harbour bar but it was so cold in there and lacked in atmosphere. Not the local village pub we imagined. Ironically this time the manager was telling the mattress story to a couple. (Hard not to listen in). We then moved to the restaurant which to be fair wasn't much warmer but we had a lovely al carte meal and couldn't fault a thing. Breakfast is only served from 8.30-9.30am and after a fantastic night's sleep it was abit of a rush for us but as with all the food served the cooked to order was of a high standard, not so keen on the continental side of it though. So overall the hotel a thumbs up, food yes but service from staff in the bar needs abit of addressing.

Wow, what an unusual place Clovelly is, ive heard so much about it, me and my mate visite. suited me as very quirky. I dont think theres any other place on earth like this. sadly the weather was dreadful, but still explored up the very steep village cobble stones. SO the Red Lion, we were greeted by a very smiley young lady on reception, (didnt get her name) our room was very clean warm and comfortable. Had a lovely evening meal, superb fish and chips in the snug bar by the fire. Very friendly locals, good ales too. Rosie was at the point of our first visit in the bar on arrival, she was very helpful and, knowlegeable about the area and a great bar maid too. A great night sleep was had. Breakfast was fantastic with a vast assortment to choose from. Our full english was served by the lovely Rosie whom here now i cant praise her enough for her positive and attentive attitude. She was a DIAMOND. Rosie if your reading this a BIG THANK YOU, you made our stay all worth the while, and with that we will return and tell others about the Red Lion. This young lady will go far in life, and the staff there should be honoured to have her in their team. may she go far. Thank You Rosie, God Bless.

I am recently back from my 3rd visit & stay and your whole team were truly outstanding in every way. My first visit to Clovelly was from 15th - 17th November 2023 and I so enjoyed the real privilege of staying at The Red Lion for 2 nights. I came for a further 2 nights 13th - 15th Feb 2023 for a break and most recently I stayed again for another 2 nights from 7th - 9th November 2024. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the fabulous team spirit of everyone from Jo who again met me on arrival at reception, all the restaurant, bar and house staff again set the highest stands of charm and efficiency with truly delicious food. On every visit Richard Gibbs the General Manager, was superbly and seemingly effortlessly efficient and very endearing. I have already booked to go back again in February 2025!