The Filly Inn Hotel

Lymington Road, Setley, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7UF

Country Inn with accommodation

The Filly Inn is haunted by the restless spirit of a highway robber who met his end at the gallows, despite his attempts at repentance. According to local paranormal accounts and The Paranormal Database, the ghost is believed to be one of three men arrested at the original inn for murder and highway robbery. What makes this haunting particularly poignant is the historical detail that one of the robbers attempted to repent for his crimes before his execution, yet was hanged regardless of his remorse. This tragic element of denied redemption is said to be the driving force behind the supernatural activity that continues to this day. The spirit's manifestations began to be documented in the 2000s, suggesting either a resurgence of activity or increased awareness of the phenomena among staff and guests. The haunting primarily takes the form of poltergeist-like activity, with the entity making its presence known through the dramatic movement of objects around rooms. Witnesses have reported items being thrown or moved without any apparent physical cause, creating an atmosphere of unease that connects directly to the violent emotions and unresolved guilt of the executed highway robber. The activity appears to be residual, replaying the anguish and frustration of a soul who sought forgiveness but was denied the peace that confession might have brought.

Spirits: The Repentant Highway Robber