Haunted Hotels in England

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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.

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Oxford Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1071 and was later turned into a Victorian prison before becoming the luxury boutique hotel that it is today, and it is believed to be one of the most haunted buildings in the United Kingdom. Mary Blandy was hanged at this castle in 1752 after poisoning her father with arsenic and her spirit is said to still wander around its premises. During the Victorian period when it served as a prison, the castle housed some of Britain's most notorious criminals and the barred windows and dungeons are just some of the reminders. Guests have reported seeing ghosts of prisoners, white-robed monks, as well as a mysterious white mist and spooky footsteps.

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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.

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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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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.

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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...

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Talbot Hotel has an oak staircase that was part of Fotheringay Castle until the 1600s. Mary Queen of Scots was tried and beheaded in that castle. Mary was supposed to have walked down that staircase to her execution, and left a mark on the staircase's wood from her ring. Guests report that her spirit walks down that staircase and her portrait is moving from the wall.

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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.

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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.

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Abode Exeter is built on Sir Walter Raleigh's father's house and the famous explorer's ghost has frequently been seen and heard around the premises. Additionally, the ghosts of a nun and a monk have also been sighted in the cathedral, music has been heard coming out of the building, while there have also been rumours of a three-headed creature inhabiting the cathedral grounds.

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When Mary, Queen of Scots was being taken to her execution at Fotheringhay Castle, she spent a night at The Haycock Hotel, a 16th century former coaching inn. Many guests have reported seeing her ghost still wandering around, as well as hearing strange voices in their rooms and feeling an eerie presence.

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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.

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This 700-year-old mansion is steeped not only in history but also in tragedy. Lucette, a French governess had her heart broken by an army officer and in her despair she drowned herself in the river. Her ghost has been spotted wandering around the premises of the hotel even to this day, while she has also reportedly shown up in guest photographs.

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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.

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This 12th-century former monastery has a long history full of deaths and hauntings. Abbott 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's the ghost of Matilda, a gypsy girl who became pregnant by the former master of the house, who refuse to take responsibility of 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.

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This former castle has been thoughtfully and tastefully designed to combine the excellence of the food and service with the elegance of the medieval period.

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Oatlands Park Hotel has the rumor of being haunted by a ghost. Legends call the ghost as "grey lady" and it is said that is the ghost of a maid who committed suicide here. She is supposed to have thrown herself from the bell tower, after an argument with her lover and fell next to the room 1313. Guests of the room report sudden temperature changes.

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Elvey Farm is located in Pluckey, which is said to be England's most haunted village. The hotel itself is rumored to be haunted by a crying ghost that wanders the area. Also, near this location other ghost's reports are at Fright Corner where Robert Du Bois was killed and at Maltman's Hill where a ghost coach with horses has been reported.

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Brayne Court is engulfed in history and ghost stories. Mr and Mrs Bramley, previous owners of the accommodation, reported seeing a tall, thin man wearing all black approaching the front gate and then fading away without ever opening it. The lush garden is also haunted by a Quaker, while two grey ladies have also been seen on the Court's grounds. Although murders have taken place and ghosts have often been sighted, Brayne Court is a warm and friendly accommodation that history lovers will deeply appreciate.