Tavistock, Devon
The hotel is reportedly haunted by a spirit named Betsy, described as a young woman in an early 20th-century dark dress with a flowered bonnet. She has been seen on the ground floor and walking around the building.
Betsy (young woman in early 20th-century dress)
Betsy is described as the spirit of a young woman in early 20th-century attire, seen roaming the ground floor and other areas of The Bedford Hotel.
Built in the 1800s (19th century)
Constructed on the site of part of an ancient Benedictine monastery; later a retreat for the Dukes of Bedford.
The hotel is built on the grounds of a former Benedictine monastery, with a monks' tower still visible in the walled garden. It served as a retreat for the Dukes of Bedford and is located in Tavistock, the historic market town and birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Its castellated style contributes to its historic character.
Castellated style hotel. Features related to its monastic past, such as a visible monks' tower in the walled garden.
Full apparition sightings of a female spirit ('Betsy') roaming and playing in the building, particularly on the ground floor.
Ground floor, throughout the hotel building.
A full apparition of 'Betsy' was witnessed by a hotel chef. Other reports mention her roaming and playing, suggesting other staff or guest encounters, though specifics are not detailed in the provided source.
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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Paranormal Tip: Book rooms ground floor for the best chance of supernatural encounters!
Offers various packages like 'Dartmoor Leisure Breaks' (dinner & B&B), 'Devon Garden Break', 'Devon Golf Breaks', seasonal (Christmas/New Year/Spring) breaks, and hosts events like 'Jazz Sunday Lunch'. Wedding and conference packages available. [4, 16, 25, 44, 46]
Designated accessible parking (Blue Badge holders), step-free access from car park to ground floor public areas via lift. Accessible toilet on ground floor. Number of ground floor bedrooms available (request when booking as no lift to upper floors). One wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower. [10, 22, 23, 24]
Tavistock is a historic market town; further research would be needed for specific nearby haunted sites.
Book your stay and experience Betsy and other supernatural activity firsthand. Many guests report paranormal encounters during their visits.