Haunted Hosts

The Scole Inn was built in 1655 by wealthy merchant John Peck as a coaching inn on the major route between London and Norwich. The building has retained many of its original features including hand-carved staircases, hand-painted sundials, fireplaces, and luxurious four-poster beds. Historical records show King Charles II stayed at the hotel, cementing its reputation as a premier establishment. The inn also has connections to highwaymen who used it as refuge, with a gate reportedly placed across the staircase to prevent a particular highwayman from bringing his horse inside. The building survived centuries of use and various ownership changes while maintaining its historic character.