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Clovelly (/ k l ə ˈ v ɛ l i /) is a privately owned harbour village in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The settlement and surrounding land belongs to John Rous who inherited it from his mother in 1983.
Jun 22, 2022 · In the 11th Century, when it was listed in the Domesday Book, England's earliest public record, Clovelly was owned by William the Conqueror himself. The king later gave the village to his...
The current owner of Clovelly, The Hon. John Rous, is her great grand-nephew. You can see a lovely portrait of Christine Hamlyn in her wedding gown as above in the Hamlyn’s Room at the New Inn. The two museums demonstrate early life in the village.
Feb 22, 2024 · The village, which once belonged to William the Conqueror, is currently owned by John Rous, whose family have held it for the past 400 years. It may sound rather feudal and outdated, but Maha Rous, John’s eldest daughter, says her father prefers to think of himself as a ‘custodian.’.
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Aug 15, 2023 · Clovelly in North Devon, was once a thriving fishing village. These days its traditional industry has been given over to tourism and this impossibly pretty, privately-owned village is famous for...
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Dec 28, 2021 · Who owns Clovelly Village? Clovelly is now part of a private estate owned by The Honarable John Rous who inherited it. His great grand aunt Christine Hamlyn renovated many of the cottages after inheriting it in 1884.
Apr 1, 2005 · The Clovelly Estate was acquired by the Hamlyn family in 1738. Clovelly's preservation owes much to Christine Hamlyn who dedicated herself to renovating the ancient cottages.
