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Mischievous Maid (Foot-Tickler)

Poltergeist • Unknown (possibly 19th century)

A peculiar and playful ghostly manifestation at The Swan involves guests reporting their feet being tickled in the night, an act attributed to a mischievous spirit, possibly the Grey Lady.

👻 Poltergeist 📅 Unknown (possibly 19th century) 🏰 The Swan Hotel and Spa

The Story

One of the more unusual ghostly accounts from The Swan Hotel is the 'Foot-Tickler.' The most famous story involves a nun who, decades ago, awoke to the sensation of someone tickling her feet, only to find her room empty. This curious phenomenon has been reported by a few other guests, always in the same room. It's often attributed to a mischievous side of the Grey Lady, suggesting a playful aspect to her sorrowful spirit. Alternatively, some speculate it could be a different, younger maid spirit who engages in this odd form of interaction. This haunting adds a touch of bizarre humor to the hotel's spectral roster.

Historical Evidence

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Anecdotal reports from guests, including the well-known story of the nun. The consistency of the 'foot-tickling' in a specific room is noted in local folklore.

Where to Encounter This Spirit

🔥 Most Active Areas

  • A specific guest room (often linked to the Grey Lady's activity)

👁️ Common Sightings

  • Sensation of feet being tickled or touched in bed
  • No visual apparition associated with this specific act

Paranormal Investigations

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This specific phenomenon is more a part of the hotel's folklore and anecdotal history rather than a focus of formal paranormal investigations.

🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel

The Swan Hotel and Spa

Babergh District, Suffolk

Experience Mischievous Maid (Foot-Tickler)'s haunting firsthand by staying at this historic Parts date to circa 1390 (over 600 years old) hotel.

👻 Quick Facts

Type: Poltergeist
Era: Unknown (possibly 19th century)
Active Areas: 1
Hotel: Parts date to circa 1390 (over 600 years old)

🕯️ Paranormal Tips

Best time for encounters: Late evening or early morning hours
Bring: Digital camera, voice recorder, and an open mind
Be respectful: These are believed to be real spirits with their own stories
Ask hotel staff: They often have their own encounters to share

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