The Langham London hotel is famous not only for its luxurious accommodation but also for its ghost "residents". Guests claim to have seen a man in Victorian wear in the room 333, as well as another one wearing military uniform that is believed to be the ghost of a German prince who committed suicide in the hotel just before WWI started. Also, the ghost of Napoleon the 3rd is believed to be haunting the basement.
Some very strange paranormal activities are rumored to be taking place at Mermaid Inn. Some of those are rocking chairs, clothes that get wet when placed close to the fireplace and ghosts of men dueling.
Ettington Park Hotel, housed in an impressive neo-Gothic mansion, used to be a Roman villa during antiquity, a nursing home during the 1930s and many more before it got destroyed in a fire in 1979 and completely renovated to become the hotel it is today. The ghost of Lady Emma, a former governess, is a regular visitor and is often seen wearing a long white dress before she disappears in the walls. Other ghosts include a monk and two young boys who drowned in the nearby river in the 1800s.
This castle is haunted by the ghost of Lily Lumley, who was murdered for rejecting a monk. Guests often report eerie occurrences and sightings related to her tragic story within the castle walls.
Claimed to be one of England's most haunted inns, Jamaica Inn certainly lives up to the expectations. Located in the bleak and eerie Bodmin Moor, the inn used to be a famous smuggling and pirate spot. Guests have reported hearing horses' hooves on the cobblestone paths late at night as well as strange whispering voices. This is where Daphne DuMaurier, the famous author, wrote and based her novel named "Jamaica Inn", a story about the Cornish smugglers and pirates, and as it seems her tale wasn't mere fiction after all...
Known for its reported paranormal activity, including sightings of a ghostly bellboy and unexplained noises. It's a popular spot for ghost hunts and paranormal investigations.
Named Britain's most haunted hotel by the Poltergeist Society, this 17th-century coach house boasts around 60 resident spirits and over 3,000 paranormal sightings. Ghost hunts are regularly held due to the high volume of eerie incidents.
Since the east wing of this hotel is built right next to a graveyard, the spooky atmosphere and the eerie occurrences are sure to abound. Guests have claimed that their personal items have been moved during the night, bed sheets have been removed from their place, while a heavy wardrobe has even been moved behind a door, locking its current occupants outside of the room.
The Ragged Cot Inn is around since the 17th century and carries a rather gruesome history. In 1760, the drunken landlord wanted to rob a passing coach. When his wife, holding their baby in her arms, tried to stop him, she fell from the stairs and both she and the baby met their tragic end. The landlord put their bodies in a trunk and they say that when the police came to arrest him, he saw the ghosts of his wife and their baby ascending the stairs like always. Their ghosts have remained on the premises ever since.
This historic hotel is reputed to be haunted, with guests reporting strange occurrences and spectral sightings. The hotel's rich history contributes to its mysterious atmosphere.
This historic hotel is rumored to have several resident ghosts, with guests and staff reporting unexplained occurrences and sightings throughout the building.
This spectacular 900-year-old Relais & Chateaux Hotel has a tragic and spooky story to tell. Apparently, a servant girl, Emily, jumped to her death from the battlements when she became pregnant by the resident bishop and her ghost still wanders around the castle even to this day.
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For a castle with almost 1000 years of history behind its walls, Hazlewood Castle is bound to have some spooky ghost stories to boot. The ghosts of various monks in black hoods and clothing have been regularly sighted around the castle's chapel, while some cleaning staff have also felt eerie presences in the rooms. A guest reported feeling someone's presence in her bed while her husband was in the bathroom, while various shadows and babies crying are some other strange occurrences.
This 12th-century former monastery has a long history full of deaths and hauntings. Abbot Geoffrey is said to have been murdered here in 1345 and his ghost, that of a hooded monk, has frequently been sighted wandering around the premises. If you hear footsteps on the cobblestone path near the stables, that is the ghost of Matilda, a gypsy girl who became pregnant by the former master of the house, who refused to take responsibility for his actions. The baby was born dead and Matilda's fury was so immense that she placed a curse on the house and her spirit still wanders around it, unable to find peace.
The historic Holt Hotel carries a rather gruesome history, since its then owners were murdered in 1754 by Claude Duval. Today, many guests have reported seeing the ghost of the highwayman Claude Duval wandering around the premises. Duval was the leader of a notorious gang of highwaymen and was responsible for many murders. Some guests have also said that they heard heavy footsteps in the corridors or felt like they were being watched in their rooms. One guest in particular said he felt his bed vibrate fiercely, while the landlord has also heard voices coming from the attic.
Dating back to the 15th century, this inn has multiple ghosts, including a young woman in white and a pair of men's legs wandering the staff quarters. Guests have praised the on-site paranormal experiences.
Apart from its luxurious accommodation and historic charm, this hotel also offers some quite spooky encounters with its ghost residents. Many guests have reported seeing the ghost of a horseman riding towards the castle and then disappearing in a nearby lake, while a white lady is said to suddenly appear near the porters during nighttime.
With origins dating back to the 11th century, this inn is known for its paranormal activity. Guests have reported encounters with ghostly figures and unexplained phenomena, adding to its historic allure.
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