Dunchideock, Devon
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.
The Drowned Maid (18th-century servant girl), The Burly Man, The Young Girl (child spirit)
The Burly Man: A large man, notable for his rolled-up sleeves, has been seen appearing in the lounge window. His connection to the hotel's past is unclear.
The Young Girl: The spirit of a young girl is reported to knock on guest room doors in the dead of night. Some local records mention the son of a former owner, which has been linked to this spirit, although the apparition is described as faceless and its gender as female in the ghost's name.
The spirit of a distraught and drenched servant girl from the 18th century, allegedly drowned on the grounds, is said to haunt the Lord Haldon Hotel.
The apparition of a large man with rolled-up sleeves, known as 'The Burly Man', has been reported appearing in the lounge window of the Lord Haldon Hotel.
A young girl's spirit is said to haunt the Lord Haldon Hotel, primarily manifesting by knocking on guest room doors in the dead of night. She is sometimes described as faceless.
Built in the 1700s (early 18th century)
Country home of the Haldon family.
Originally an early 18th-century mansion belonging to the Haldon family, later converted into a hotel. It is situated just 4 miles from Exeter, offering views over the Devonshire countryside. The hotel is set in large private grounds.
Early 18th-century mansion architecture, now adapted as a country hotel. Retains characteristics of a grand country home.
Apparitions of multiple spirits (Drowned Maid, Burly Man, Young Girl), mysterious knocking on doors at night, wet footprints, cold spots, and raps and taps reported over the years.
Throughout the hotel, particularly corridors (Drowned Maid), lounge window (Burly Man), and guest room doors (Young Girl).
The source mentions apparitions and knocking as reported activities, implying witness accounts exist, but provides no specific documented testimonies.
No specific paranormal investigation history provided in the source material.
📅 Sample dates:2025-06-06 to 2025-06-08 • 2 adults
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Wedding packages and conference venue.
Check with hotel, lack of disabled access reported by guests.
Located 4 miles from Exeter Cathedral; Exeter has numerous historical sites that may have associated folklore.
Book your stay and experience The Drowned Maid and the other spirits firsthand. Many guests report paranormal encounters during their visits.