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Anglebury House. Wareham. This 16th century house has connections to both Lawrence of Arabia and Thomas Hardy. Ghost hunters, however, will no doubt be more intrigued to learn of its resident ghost: a friendly young girl sometimes seen by both guests and staff alike. TripAdvisor

Grosvenor Hotel. Shaftesbury. A ‘Grey Lady’ and spectral monks are supposed to be in residence here. But, then again, paranormal experts do seem to suggest it is one of Britain’s most haunted hotels. For more information visit Booking.com | TripAdvisor

Royal Lion Hotel. Lyme Regis. The sound of ethereal footsteps and cold spots are said to be experienced by some at this 16th century inn. And if you don’t find a spook, you can always look for fossils nearby – Lyme Regis is central on the famous Jurassic Coast. Booking.com | TripAdvisor

The Bridge House. Beaminster. Some say this ancient old inn is haunted by a ghostly lady. Alas, there’s little other documented evidence. Booking.com | LateRooms | TripAdvisor

The Crown Hotel. Blandford Forum. A strange presence is said to be felt by some who stay here. But apparently nothing so bad that one would be running for the exits. Thankfully. Booking.com | Expedia

Discover more fascinating accommodation options in our main Historic Hotels in Dorset section

Gloucestershire

Cardynham House. Painswick. Stroud is only a few miles to the south of this attractive Cotswold village house. It is said that a mysterious woman has been seen on the landing of the property from time to time. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com

Prestbury House. Nr Cheltenham. Located in what some consider the most haunted village in the UK, Prestbury House is itself reputed to be home to a fair few otherworldly residents. Horses hooves at curious times of the night, the spectre of a Civil War Royalist messenger, and a ‘hooded monk’ on the adjoining lane are just a few of the strange happenings at this popular Cotswold country house hotel. Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

The Kings Arms. Stow-on-the-Wold. Up to date information about ghostly-goings-on at this 500-year-old hotel isn’t that easy to find, but it has certainly witnessed some strange phenomena in the past.

The Puesdown Inn. Compton Abdale. Described as one of the best “Boutique Boozers” in the United Kingdom, the Puesdown is seemingly as popular with long-gone clientele as it is with the living ones. Footsteps, tapping noises and other curious goings-on have all been reported, but its most famous apparition is that of a local highwayman – “The Duke” – who allegedly died here after being shot outside.

The Ragged Cot. Minchinhampton. It is said that one of the Cot’s former landlords murdered their family many-moons ago and that their ghosts are still seen from time to time. LateRooms | Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

Tudor House Hotel. Tewkesbury. Given that it dated from the mid 1500’s, this timber-framed property is aptly named. But the apparition here is unconnected to England’s most famous royal dynasty – a black dog has previously been seen in the building. And a ‘grey lady’, too. Booking.com | Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

More Cotswold historic hotels are to be discovered in the Historic Hotels in Gloucestershire section

Somerset & Avon

Arnos Manor. Bristol. A former merchants house dating from the late eighteenth century, Arnos Manor boasts what was once a convent chapel. Indeed, one of its otherworldly residents is said to be a nun, and slight poltergeist activity has also been witnessed. Oh, and figures walking up stairs that aren’t even there anymore. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com

Ston Easton Park. Bath. Once rumoured to be haunted by a maid, even if you don’t encounter the unexplained at Ston Easton, you’ll still be staying in a fine period country house hotel which is highly recommended by independent reviewers. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com

The Crown Hotel. Wells. At the centre of the glorious little city of Wells, this 15th century coaching inn has been the location of ghostly activity in the past. TripAdvisor

The George and Pilgrims Inn. Glastonbury. Built during the late 15th century to provide shelter for those visiting the abbey (where legend says King Arthur was buried), the G&P is supposedly home to otherworldly folks. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com

For more special places to stay see the Historic Hotels in Somerset and Avon

Wiltshire

Black Swan. Devizes. This 1700’s coaching inn possesses cellars which predate the existing structure by some time. These, so some say, are haunted, as indeed is Room 4 where guests have reported seeing a young woman in a white dress pass through the walls. LateRooms | Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

Red Lion. Avebury. Set amid the extraordinary stone circle which surrounds the village of Avebury, the Red Lion is an old inn in which has formerly been voted one of the top ten most haunted pubs in the world. Spirits here include “Florrie” (who is often seen around the covered well in the bar area) as well as other unidentified men, women and children. TripAdvisor

The Kings Arms. Monkton Farleigh. The apparitions of a monk and wailing woman have both been reported at this history-rich inn near Bath. TripAdvisor

The Old Bell. Malmesbury. Without question, The Old Bell is one of the oldest hotels in England, with parts of the existing building thought to date as far back as 1220AD. Naturally, its resident “Grey Lady” is a lesser claim-to-fame than its ancient heritage, but is still of interest nonetheless. Booking.com | Lastminute.com | TripAdvisor

Discover more fascinating inns and period places to stay in our Historic Hotels in Wiltshire section

Thank you for visiting Nights In The Past. We sincerely hope that you find it informative and useful and check back from time to time. Should you have any information about a hotel, inn or bed & breakfast we haven’t yet included, please get in touch and let us know. They can be of relevance to any part of the site, or specifically for this section on haunted places to stay in Gloucestershire and other parts of the West Country. Our only requirement is that they offer the highest level of hospitality and be of historic significance or pre-20th century architectural merit.

The Ragged Cot, Glos.

George & Pilgrims, Glastonbury

Cardynham House, Glos.

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