Welcome to the Clawford Web Site.

Need to get away from the crowds and recharge your batteries? 

Looking for a quiet/peaceful break away from rug rats, irritating

children, noisy dogs? Perhaps do a little fishing?

Looking for somewhere small, friendly and very special?

Looking for excellent, award winning accommodation & superb facilities at very reasonable prices?

Answered yes to one of the questions? Then look no further.

Clawford is a private 78 acre estate, situated in the peaceful & tranquil setting of the Claw Valley in the rolling hills of the glorious Devon countryside.

Clawford enjoys a warm southerly aspect with superb views of the vineyards, orchards, woods and lakes. Bodmin Moor can be seen to the South West.

The perfect choice for a quiet, stress free break.

Over the past twenty years, Clawford has developed into a mature, natural sanctuary for wildlife, with diverse habitats.

Throughout the year numerous birds, butterflies, and animals can be seen. In early Spring, Hares can be seen in the orchards and to the from of the house.

At apple blossom time, flocks of Goldfinches and Bullfinches can be seen in the orchards.

During the Autumn the Orchards are invaded by Redwings and Fieldfares.

The arrival of Spring brings the 6 acre ancient wood to life with bluebell's & primroses. Clawford has an abundance of wild flowers, lichens, damselflies, butterflies & dragonflies up to the early Winter months.

During the summer months, listen to the skylark singing as it climbs high into the sky, listen to the buzzards calling as they soar on the thermals and marvel at the swallows as they skim across the lakes taking a drink on the wing and then soaring into the sky after a hatch of insects.

Kingfishers frequent the lakeside trees and are often seen hovering above the lakes & occasionally perch on anglers rods.

At dusk, watch the Barn owls hunting in the vineyard & orchards in the comfort of the Vineyard Restaurant.

Don't be surprised when a cheeky Chaffinch or Robin arrives at your swim and becomes your fishing companion.

Watch the Wrens and Reed Warblers combing the reed beds for insects.

Indeed, a bird watchers, nature lovers & anglers paradise.

After a day out, return to a delicious home cooked meal in the restaurant then retire to the bar for a quiet drink or a game of pool.

Perhaps sit outside in the beer garden or the patio area & look at the activity in & around the lakes.

During the warm, still spring and summer evenings relax in the restaurant and listen to the distant peel of church bells in Clawton on practice nights.

After your meal, perhaps enjoy a glass of good wine or a fine Port in front of the fire and enjoy the company.

Clawford is a holiday destination which specifically encourages and caters for the mature angler or those of us who just like some peace & quiet.

65% of our customers are Couples, & are well catered for.

35% of our customers are mature single sex parties.

All holiday makers are made welcome, providing they abide by the Rules, Code of Conduct & the Terms and Conditions.

Remember, fishing is free for residents on all lakes.

It's not unusual to have a lake to yourself.

Day tickets are only available throughout the year on the two ABC lakes.

John & Wanda Ray and the team, are looking forward to welcoming you at Clawford.

Please, enjoy your Clawford experience.  

Clawford Vineyard & Fisheries, Clawton, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6PN.

Telephone : 01409 254177       or       Mobile : 07786 332 332.