Haunted Hotels in Devon

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Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel Hotel

Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7YF

Country Hotel (18th-century mansion)

The hotel is reportedly haunted by multiple spirits: a distraught, drenched 18th-century servant girl ('The Drowned Maid'); a large man with rolled-up sleeves ('The Burly Man') seen in a window; and a young, possibly faceless, girl who knocks on doors.

Spirits: The Drowned Maid (18th-century servant girl), The Burly Man...

Haunted Accommodation Georgian Country Hotel (18th-century mansion) Star

Fisherman's Cot By Marston's Inns Hotel

Bickleigh, near Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RW

Country Inn (20th century, picturesque thatched inn)

Despite its 20th-century build, the inn is reportedly haunted by spirits from different eras: a young woman whose soft, feminine laughter is heard throughout the inn, particularly in the bar area, and a headless horseman believed to be a Parliamentary soldier from the English Civil War who rides across the nearby bridge at midnight.

Spirits: The Giggling Woman, The Headless Horseman

Haunted Accommodation Historic Country Inn (20th century, picturesque thatched inn) Star

Lewtrenchard Manor Hotel

Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown, EX20 4PN, Devon, England

5-star luxury country house hotel

Lewtrenchard Manor is renowned for its peaceful but persistent hauntings, most famously the tragic bride Susannah Gould who died of heart failure whilst returning from her wedding ceremony on 19th March 1729. Her forlorn phantom, still dressed in her wedding gown, is said to drift sadly along the very drive where the tragedy occurred. The manor is also home to the benevolent spirit of Margaret Gould, affectionately known as 'Old Madam', who died in 1794 after successfully rescuing the family finances from her gambling son's debts. This spirited matriarch continues to wander the Long Gallery, keeping a watchful eye over her beloved home. Local folklore tells of her protective nature, with accounts of her confronting intruders and even chasing away a carpenter who dared peek into the family vault. The presence of Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould himself is also felt throughout the house, with his spirit said to imbue the entire manor, particularly evident in the front hall where his portrait hangs. The hauntings are universally described as peaceful, reflecting the deep emotional connections these former residents maintained with their cherished home.

Spirits: Susannah Gould (The Wedding Day Bride), Margaret 'Old Madam' Gould...

Haunted Accommodation Stuart 5-star luxury country house hotel Star

Royal Castle Hotel Hotel

The Quay, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9PS

Historic Hotel (17th century, Grade II* listed)

The hotel is most famous for Queen Mary's phantom coach haunting, a spectral reenactment of her 1688 departure. At 2 am during autumn months, the sounds of horses, carriage doors, whip cracks, and an invisible clock chiming twice mark this recurring phenomenon. Additional reported activity includes a robed figure seen in one of the bedrooms and sounds of two people fighting in the courtyard. The hotel appears on the British Tourist Authority's official 'reputed to be haunted' list.

Spirits: Queen Mary's Phantom Coach, Robed Figure...

Haunted Accommodation Stuart Historic Hotel (17th century, Grade II* listed) Star

The Bedford Hotel Hotel

Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BB

Hotel (Built on former Benedictine monastery grounds)

The Bedford Hotel is reportedly haunted by a spirit named Betsy, described as a young woman in early 20th-century dress with a flowered bonnet. She has been witnessed by hotel staff since the 1990s, particularly on the ground floor, in the restaurant, corridors, and guest rooms. Multiple theories exist about her identity: some suggest she is connected to Betsy Grimbal (who was murdered in nearby Betsy Grimbal's Tower), whilst local folklore tells of a young girl who was befriended, assaulted, and murdered by a Benedictine monk from the ancient abbey that once stood on this site. Staff describe her behaviour as playful rather than malevolent, with reports of rustling clothing sounds and full apparition sightings.

Spirits: Betsy (young woman spirit with multiple origin theories)

Haunted Accommodation Victorian Hotel (Built on former Benedictine monastery grounds) Star

The Burrator Inn Hotel

Princetown Road, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NP

Historic Inn with Accommodation

The Burrator Inn is haunted by a mysterious lady in black, widely believed to be the ghost of the Victorian-era postmistress who once managed the post office that operated within the building. This spectral figure has been consistently reported over many decades, always appearing in black Victorian mourning attire and clutching a large bunch of keys. She moves silently through various areas of the inn, particularly those sections that once housed the post office, appearing to make her eternal rounds as she did in life. The haunting is characterised by both visual sightings and the distinctive sound of rattling keys, often heard when no one is visible. Witnesses describe her movements as purposeful rather than random, suggesting she continues her duties from beyond the grave. The consistency of reports from multiple independent witnesses over the years has made this one of Devon's most credible hauntings.

Spirits: The Phantom Postmistress, Lady in Black

Haunted Accommodation Historic Historic Inn with Accommodation Star

The City Gate Hotel Hotel

1 Iron Bridge, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RB

4-star boutique hotel

The City Gate Hotel harbours a collection of chilling paranormal phenomena that have persisted through decades of operation. The most prominent supernatural presence centres around the tragic figure of a former landlord who met his end in the hotel's kitchen, creating a focal point of intense spiritual activity that even affects local cats, who visibly react with fear and agitation when near the specific location. The hotel's cellar, built into Exeter's ancient city walls, experiences unexplained atmospheric disturbances including sudden cold winds that sweep through the space despite closed skylights and complete absence of external breeze, suggesting the presence of restless spirits trapped within the medieval stonework. Throughout the building, guests and staff report hearing ghostly screams and the distinctive howling of a phantom dog, sounds that echo through corridors and rooms with no identifiable source. The supernatural activity intensifies dramatically at 3am, when unearthly music fills the air and lights flicker throughout the building in patterns that defy electrical explanation. These phenomena suggest multiple layers of paranormal activity, from residual hauntings replaying tragic events to intelligent spirits attempting to communicate with the living. The combination of the building's long history as a coaching inn, its location on ancient foundations, and the documented tragedy of the landlord's death has created a perfect storm of supernatural energy that continues to manifest in various forms throughout the hotel.

Spirits: The Tragic Landlord, Cellar Spirits...

Haunted Accommodation Georgian 4-star boutique hotel Star

The Devil's Stone Inn Hotel

Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU

Historic Coaching Inn (17th century, reputedly highly haunted)

The inn is reputed to be one of Britain's most haunted, with multiple spirits: an elderly coachman seen in the restaurant, a grumpy old man felt upstairs, and a playful little girl who interacts with guests.

Spirits: The Elderly Coachman, The Grumpy Old Man...

Haunted Accommodation Stuart Historic Coaching Inn (17th century, reputedly highly haunted) Star

The George Inn Hotel

5 Market Street, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3JN, United Kingdom

Historic Inn

The George Inn in Hatherleigh carries a paranormal legacy that spans centuries, with reported sightings documented both before and potentially after the inn's rebuilding in 2010. The most frequently witnessed apparition is that of a phantom monk, seen walking on the ground floor in the area traditionally known as 'The Mad Monk's Bar'. This spectral figure appears to go about his business as if still performing duties from a bygone era, his presence adding an otherworldly dimension to the inn's welcoming atmosphere. Complementing the monk's appearances, witnesses have also reported sightings of a young female ghost on the upper floors, though these encounters are considerably rarer and more elusive. Intriguingly, the inn's paranormal activity also extends beyond visual manifestations - the sounds of a phantom coach approaching the inn have been documented, creating an auditory experience that harks back to the building's historical role as a coaching inn. The relationship between these documented hauntings and the inn's dramatic history - including the devastating fire of 2008 and subsequent rebuilding - remains a subject of local speculation. Many believe that paranormal activity is tied to the location itself rather than specific building structures, suggesting that the spiritual energy accumulated over 570 years of continuous hospitality may persist regardless of physical reconstruction. Whether these documented spirits have returned to the rebuilt inn remains an open question, adding an element of mystery to any visit.

Spirits: Phantom Monk, Young female ghost

Haunted Accommodation Historic Historic Inn Star

The Old Church House Inn Hotel

Torbryan, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UR

Historic Inn (13th century, parts from 700 AD)

The inn is known for extensive paranormal activity, including sightings of a dark monk-like figure and a disembodied arm pointing towards the nearby church. Other phenomena include faces in wood panelling, self-relighting candles, and poltergeist activity.

Spirits: The Phantom Monk, The Pointing Spirit (disembodied arm)

Haunted Accommodation Historic Historic Inn (13th century, parts from 700 AD) Star

The Oxenham Arms Hotel

South Zeal, Dartmoor National Park, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JT

Historic Inn & Hotel (12th century, Grade II listed, CAMRA Heritage Inn)

The inn is reportedly haunted by three distinct spirits: a ghostly Benedictine monk from its claimed monastery period, a female spirit known as 'The Lady', and Major Pat á Beckett (1929-1941 owner). The monk and lady manifest through disembodied footsteps and rattling noises, particularly near the ancient stone, while Major á Beckett's ghost is detected through phantom pipe smoke at specific times (8:30am and 9pm).

Spirits: Benedictine Monk, The Lady...

Haunted Accommodation Historic Historic Inn & Hotel (12th century, Grade II listed, CAMRA Heritage Inn) Star

The Three Crowns Hotel

High Street, Chagford, TQ13 8AJ

Five-star historic coaching inn

The Three Crowns is renowned throughout Devon for its compelling supernatural history, primarily centred around two tragic figures whose untimely deaths forever linked their spirits to this ancient granite building. The most frequently encountered apparition is Sydney Godolphin, known locally as the Chagford Cavalier, a young Royalist poet and Member of Parliament for Helston who met his tragic end during the English Civil War in February 1643. Following a fierce skirmish between Royalist and Parliamentary forces outside Whyddon House (as the building was then known), Godolphin was mortally wounded by musket fire, reportedly shot in the buttocks, and carried to the stone porch where infection quickly set in and claimed his life the following morning. His commanding officer remembered him as 'an absolute piece of virtue as ever our nation bred', and it seems this reverence has kept his spirit bound to the place of his death. Witnesses consistently describe encountering a flamboyantly dressed cavalier figure complete with plumed hat and period military uniform, appearing both on the historic stone porch where he died and wandering the hotel's corridors. The second tragic spirit is that of Mary Whiddon, a member of the family who owned the manor for centuries, whose story reads like something from a romantic tragedy. In 1641, Mary was shot dead on the steps of St Michael's Church opposite the hotel immediately after her wedding ceremony, allegedly by a jealous former lover who couldn't bear to see her married to another. Her lifeless body was carried back to the family home, and her spirit has been witnessed in the Bishop's Room and upstairs corridors, forever mourning her stolen wedding day and truncated life.

Spirits: Sydney Godolphin (The Chagford Cavalier), Mary Whiddon (The Tragic Bride)

Haunted Accommodation Tudor Five-star historic coaching inn Star

The White Hart Hotel Hotel

Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1HD

Historic coaching inn (Grade II listed)

The White Hart Hotel harbours several supernatural residents, most notably a child spirit named Peter who delights in playing with visiting children and creating unexplained sounds throughout the building. The most compelling accounts come from staff members who experienced intense paranormal activity on the upper floors, including persistent footsteps on landings, repetitive light switching, and the presence of unseen entities moving through corridors. A translucent apparition of a man wearing a wide-rimmed hat has been witnessed by chambermaids, walking through doors and walls as if following ancient pathways through the building. The hotel's paranormal activity appears concentrated on the third floor, where staff quarters were located, with phenomena including mysterious footsteps that pace the landing repeatedly, lights switching on and off in rapid succession for extended periods, and the sensation of invisible presences moving past occupied rooms. These manifestations seem to follow patterns consistent with the building's historical use as a coaching inn, where travellers and staff would have moved through these same corridors and rooms for centuries.

Spirits: Peter the Child Spirit, The Man in the Wide-Rimmed Hat...

Haunted Accommodation Stuart Historic coaching inn (Grade II listed) Star

The White Hart Hotel Hotel

66 South Street, Exeter, EX1 1EE

3-star (historic coaching inn)

The White Hart Hotel is renowned as one of Devon's most haunted establishments, with centuries of reported paranormal activity creating an atmosphere thick with supernatural presence. The most notorious spirit is that of Judge Jeffreys, the infamous 'Hanging Judge' whose harsh sentences during the Bloody Assizes of 1685 earned him infamy throughout the West Country. His malevolent presence is said to permeate the building, with guests and staff reporting an oppressive atmosphere in certain areas. The Lady in Black represents one of the hotel's most frequently witnessed apparitions - a young woman dressed in a long, flowing black cloak who appears at the front of the hotel or walks mysteriously from the courtyard towards South Street before vanishing into the night. Witnesses describe her as resembling the figure from the Scottish Widows advertisements, creating an eerily recognisable yet otherworldly presence. The spectral presence of children adds a particularly poignant element to the hauntings, with a young boy in old-fashioned clothing frequently seen crying throughout the hotel. When approached by concerned witnesses, he runs away, leaving behind only the echo of his distress. A child's face has been spotted peering from windows in the bar area, creating an unsettling sight for patrons below. Additionally, a little girl in a long dress has been observed seated on the steps of the manager's accommodation, appearing to wait patiently for someone who will never come.

Spirits: Judge Jeffreys, The Lady in Black...

Haunted Accommodation Medieval 3-star (historic coaching inn) Star

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Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel Hotel

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Fisherman's Cot By Marston's Inns Hotel

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Lewtrenchard Manor Hotel

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Royal Castle Hotel Hotel

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The Bedford Hotel Hotel

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The Burrator Inn Hotel

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The City Gate Hotel Hotel

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The Devil's Stone Inn Hotel

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The George Inn Hotel

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The Old Church House Inn Hotel

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The Oxenham Arms Hotel

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The Three Crowns Hotel

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The White Hart Hotel Hotel

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The White Hart Hotel Hotel

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