The Phantom Postmistress of The Burrator Inn represents one of Dartmoor's most reliable spectral residents. Dressed in black Victorian mourning attire, she continues her postal rounds through the inn over a century after her death. Staff members regularly report encounters, particularly during quiet periods when the inn is less crowded. The most distinctive feature is the sound of a large bunch of keys rattling - the unmistakable sound often precedes a visual sighting, giving witnesses a chilling warning of her approach. During renovation work in the early 2000s, workers reported tools being moved, feeling watched, and hearing keys rattling in empty rooms. Some workers saw a dark figure observing their work, especially in areas being restored to Victorian configuration. Guests have awakened to the sound of keys outside their doors and glimpsed dark figures in corridors. Most witnesses report no sense of threat - instead, there's an overwhelming sense of duty and purpose. The Haunted Devon paranormal group has documented the haunting, noting it appears to be a residual haunting where the postmistress's strong sense of responsibility has imprinted itself on the building's fabric. She appears unaware of the living, focused entirely on her eternal duties.