Haunted Hotels in Devon and Cornwall
Reputedly ghostly hotels and inns in the far south west of England
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Jamaica Inn
CORNWALL
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. 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. Read reviews from living guests at TripAdvisor.
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. See 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. 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. Read reviews from living guests at TripAdvisor.
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. See TripAdvisor
Wellington Hotel, Boscastle
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 (albeit of the more mild variety). Find out more through our specific Historic Hotels page for The Wellington Hotel
The Dolphin Tavern. Penzance. This sturdy inn close to the harbour is said to be the home of a couple of curious spirits including a tricorn-wearing sea captain called George. Moreover, visitors in the bar are said to have seen the apparition of a young woman on occasions. Read more at our main entry for The Dolphin Tavern.
The Molesworth Arms. Wadebridge. Some have reported the sight and sound of a mysterious coach and horses at this old inn. Alas, it isn’t a regular occurrence, seemingly only happening on New Year’s Eve. Tripadvisor
The White Hart. Hayle. Footsteps in an upstairs corridor have been heard late at night at this mid-nineteenth century hotel in West Cornwall. Some say it could be something to do with a former owner who also happened to be in the funeral business. Further practical information for The White Hart can be found at TripAdvisor
The King's Arms. Penryn. One of the oldest existing buildings in the extremely historic Cornish town of Penryn, the King's Arms seems to have experienced some curious otherworldy events including ransacked drawers, people feeling as if they've been shoved, and other physical manifestations. (Awaiting re-opening)
The Dolphin Tavern. Penzance. This sturdy inn close to the harbour is said to be the home of a couple of curious spirits including a tricorn-wearing sea captain called George. Moreover, visitors in the bar are said to have seen the apparition of a young woman on occasions. Read more at our main entry for The Dolphin Tavern.
The Molesworth Arms. Wadebridge. Some have reported the sight and sound of a mysterious coach and horses at this old inn. Alas, it isn’t a regular occurrence, seemingly only happening on New Year’s Eve. Tripadvisor
The White Hart. Hayle. Footsteps in an upstairs corridor have been heard late at night at this mid-nineteenth century hotel in West Cornwall. Some say it could be something to do with a former owner who also happened to be in the funeral business. Further practical information for The White Hart can be found at TripAdvisor
The King's Arms. Penryn. One of the oldest existing buildings in the extremely historic Cornish town of Penryn, the King's Arms seems to have experienced some curious otherworldy events including ransacked drawers, people feeling as if they've been shoved, and other physical manifestations. (Awaiting re-opening)
Bedford Hotel, Tavistock
DEVON
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. Reviews can be found at TripAdvisor
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. See our main entry for The Oxenham Arms
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! Learn more at Tripadvisor
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. Reviews can be found at TripAdvisor
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. See our main entry for The Oxenham Arms
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! Learn more at Tripadvisor
Lewtrenchard Manor, Devon
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. See our specific historic hotels page for Lewtrenchard Manor
Abode Exeter (Royal Clarence). Exeter. Part 18th and part 16th century, this Exeter land is said to have been built on the site 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. (Awaiting re-opening after fire damage)
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. See 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 2 a.m. 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. See our historic hotels entry for The Royal Castle Dartmouth.
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. See our specific page for The Three Crowns
Abode Exeter (Royal Clarence). Exeter. Part 18th and part 16th century, this Exeter land is said to have been built on the site 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. (Awaiting re-opening after fire damage)
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. See 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 2 a.m. 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. See our historic hotels entry for The Royal Castle Dartmouth.
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. See our specific page for The Three Crowns