Perhaps The Crown Hotel's most beloved spirit is an elderly lady affectionately nicknamed 'The Old Dear' by locals. She is described as a grey-haired woman in a long, dark Victorian-era dress, often seen sitting quietly in a corner of the lounge or standing at the foot of the main staircase. Unlike more startling apparitions, 'The Old Dear' usually appears solid at first, sometimes mistaken for a real guest, before gently fading away. Her presence is associated with gentle knocking sounds on doors, as if she's checking in on guests. Some housekeepers have even mused that indentations on freshly made beds in empty rooms were from 'our old lady' having a nap. She is believed to be a former proprietress or a long-time inn employee from the 19th century who loved the place dearly and continues her hostess duties from the beyond. Her aura is consistently reported as comforting and benign.