Beaworthy, Devon
The inn is reputed to be one of Britain's most haunted, with multiple spirits: an elderly coachman seen in the restaurant, a grumpy old man felt upstairs, and a playful little girl who interacts with guests.
The Elderly Coachman, The Grumpy Old Man, The Playful Little Girl (child spirit)
The Grumpy Old Man: An unpleasant or 'grumpy' presence is often felt in the upstairs areas of the inn. While not necessarily a visual apparition, this spirit makes its disagreeable nature known to those who venture into its territory.
The Playful Little Girl: In contrast to the grumpy spirit, a playful child ghost, described as a little girl, also resides at the inn. She is known for seeking interaction with guests, sometimes encouraging them to play games like hide and seek. Her presence adds a different dimension to the inn's hauntings.
The spirit of an elderly coachman, dressed in period attire, is said to haunt the restaurant area of The Devil's Stone Inn, a relic from its days as a coaching stop.
An elderly male spirit with a notably 'grumpy' demeanor is reported to make his presence felt in the upstairs areas of The Devil's Stone Inn.
A young girl's spirit is reported at The Devil's Stone Inn, known for her playful nature and attempts to engage guests in games like hide and seek.
Built in the 1600s (17th century), over 400 years old.
17th-century farmhouse, later a traditional coaching inn.
A 400+ year old coaching inn, originally a 17th-century farmhouse. It takes its name from the nearby Devil's Stone, a large rock on church grounds across the village square, which legend says fell from the Devil's pocket. The inn is reputedly connected to the church by a hidden tunnel. It is considered one of the twelve most haunted pubs in Britain. Recently restored by current owners.
Traditional 17th-century coaching inn with features like wood beams, flagstone floors, and several open fireplaces, reflecting its farmhouse origins and centuries of use as a public house.
Multiple spirit sightings by staff and guests, including a coachman in the restaurant. Playful interactions with a child spirit. A grumpy presence felt in upper areas. The inn has been featured on paranormal TV shows and studies due to its activity.
Restaurant area (Elderly Coachman), upstairs areas (Grumpy Old Man), throughout guest areas (Playful Little Girl).
The source states multiple spirit sightings by staff and guests, and playful interactions with the child spirit, indicating direct witness experiences. The inn's features on paranormal TV shows also suggest documented accounts.
The inn has been featured on paranormal TV shows and has been the subject of paranormal studies, confirming its status as an investigated haunted location.
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Paranormal Tip: Book rooms restaurant area (elderly coachman) for the best chance of supernatural encounters!
Attracts shooting and fishing parties. Welcomes guests with dogs and children. [8, 42]
Being a historic building, confirm specifics directly.
The Devil's Stone on church grounds opposite the inn is a significant local folkloric (and potentially haunted) site. The church itself, connected by a hidden tunnel, may also have associated legends.
Book your stay and experience The Elderly Coachman and the other spirits firsthand. Many guests report paranormal encounters during their visits.