The oldest cottage at Clovelly

Named after a fisherman’s widow, the oldest cottage at Clovelly has one of the best views looking right across the harbour.

Kate Lyall died in 1736.  She would watch her husband from the upper window as he fished in the bay.  One day, a squall blew up just outside the harbour.  Kate watched as her husband drowned. 

From that time on, she became demented.  One day, she put on her wedding dress and walked into the sea to join her husband in his watery grave.