Haunted Hosts

Betsy is described as the spirit of a young woman in early 20th-century attire, seen roaming the ground floor and other areas of The Bedford Hotel.

A ghostly monk from the original 12th-century Benedictine monastery is said to haunt The Oxenham Arms, often associated with the ancient standing stone within the inn.

A female spirit, known simply as 'The Lady', is reported to haunt The Oxenham Arms, her presence often felt alongside that of the Benedictine monk.

The spirit of a distraught and drenched servant girl from the 18th century, allegedly drowned on the grounds, is said to haunt the Lord Haldon Hotel.

The apparition of a large man with rolled-up sleeves, known as 'The Burly Man', has been reported appearing in the lounge window of the Lord Haldon Hotel.

A young girl's spirit is said to haunt the Lord Haldon Hotel, primarily manifesting by knocking on guest room doors in the dead of night. She is sometimes described as faceless.

A dark, monk-like figure in religious robes is frequently reported at The Old Church House Inn, possibly linked to its ancient religious connections and tunnel to the church.

A mysterious disembodied arm is reported at The Old Church House Inn, often seen pointing towards the nearby church, particularly in Room 1.

A young woman in a white dress, known for her constant giggling, is said to haunt The Fisherman's Cot, with her presence felt in guest rooms and common areas.

A fearsome headless knight on horseback is a local legend associated with the 14th-century Bickleigh Bridge, visible from The Fisherman's Cot, said to ride at midnight.

The Royal Castle Hotel is haunted by the sounds of a phantom horse-drawn carriage, believed to be a spectral reenactment of Queen Mary's departure from the hotel in 1688.

The spirit of an elderly coachman, dressed in period attire, is said to haunt the restaurant area of The Devil's Stone Inn, a relic from its days as a coaching stop.

An elderly male spirit with a notably 'grumpy' demeanor is reported to make his presence felt in the upstairs areas of The Devil's Stone Inn.

A young girl's spirit is reported at The Devil's Stone Inn, known for her playful nature and attempts to engage guests in games like hide and seek.