Haunted Hotels and Inns in Devon and Cornwall

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Crumplehorn Inn. Polperro. ‘Olde-worlde’ and ‘picture postcard’, there’s nothing to suggest the alleged sightings of spirits at the pretty Crumplehorn have been anything other than benign. TripAdvisor

Jamaica Inn. Bolventor. Made famous by the Daphne du Maurier novel of the same name, this moorland inn certainly looks as if it should be home to a few otherworldly residents. Indeed, several areas of the building (including the courtyard wall area) are said to be the sites of apparitions and other spooky goings-on. According to the television programme Most Haunted, those seeking an encounter with spirits of the non-alcoholic variety should try the Smuggler’s Bar, Stable Bar and Bedroom 4. For more practical information try Booking.com | LateRooms

Skidden House. St. Ives. The oldest inn in this famous Cornish town, Skidden House is thought to date back to circa 1540. As befits a building of such age, it is also said to be home to a few benign old ghosts, including a ‘Lady in Blue’. TripAdvisor

The Wellington Hotel. Boscastle. This famous old inn set at the heart of one of Cornwall’s prettiest villages is regular setting for themed paranormal activity evenings. This, though, is no surprise given its reputation for ethereal events and poltergeist activity of the more mild variety. Or so they say. TripAdvisor

Other extraordinary places to stay are to be found in the full Historic Hotels in Cornwall section.

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Abode Exeter (Royal Clarence). Exeter. Part 18th and part 16th century, this Exeter land Exeter landmark is said to have been built on the site of the home of Sir Walter Raleigh’s father’s house. Its ‘Well House Tavern’ even boasts an old skeleton down its well, so it should come as no surprise that the building is reputed to be haunted. Moreover, the hotel also acts as the beginning and end of Exeter’s ghost and heritage tour between April and October. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com

Lewtrenchard Manor. Nr Okehampton. It is said that one of the bedrooms features the actual bed that once belonged to the wife of King Charles I, Henrietta Maria. However, the ghost which allegedly roams the house isn’t her, but that of a lady named Margaret – some say that having died of old age here in 1794, she still likes to keep an eye on the old place. But whether you meet the woman or not, you’ll still be staying in a beautiful Jacobean manor, awash with history. Booking.com | Lastminute.com

Oxenham Arms. South Zeal. A real old coaching inn, there’s every chance of catching sight of a ghostly monk and lady here. If you believe in such things, of course. TripAdvisor

Lord Haldon Hotel. Dunchideock. Exeter is but a short drive away from this rural hotel which is based around what remains of an early eighteenth century mansion. Stay here and you may catch sight of not one, but three ghosts. No guarantees, obviously! LateRooms

The Bedford Hotel. Tavistock. The spirit of a young girl is said to roam and play in this 18th century building. The present house, it should be noted, was built upon the site of part of an ancient Benedictine monastery. More practical information is available with Booking.com | Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

The Church House Inn. Newton Abbot. Numerous past guests at this traditional old Devon inn have reported strange supernatural occurrences whilst staying here. And some of them hadn’t had a drop to drink, either. TripAdvisor

The Riverside Inn. Bovey Tracey. There are reports of strange happenings from time to time at this old inn. Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

The Royal Castle Hotel. Dartmouth. Guests just might catch the curious sound of a long-gone horse and carriage if they’re awake at 2am in the morning – some say it belongs to none other than the wife of William III, Princess Mary. But even if you don’t, at least you’ll be staying in a highly-rated early 17th century inn. Booking.com | LateRooms

The Three Crowns. Chagford. Reputed to date back to the 13th century in parts, this lovely-looking old inn is said to be haunted by Sydney Godolphin – a civil war cavalier officer who died after being shot with a musket in the building’s porch. And it is there, so they say, that you might see his spirit. TripAdvisor

Rural retreats and romantic period properties are to be found in the main Historic Hotels in Devon section.

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Jamaica Inn, Bolventor

Royal Castle Hotel, Dartmouth

Lewtrenchard Manor, Okehampton

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