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 Elderly Coachman: An apparition of an elderly man dressed in period coachman attire is reported to wander the restaurant area. This spirit is believed to be a former coachman from the inn's days as a bustling coaching stop. The Grumpy Old Man: An unpleasant or 'grumpy' presence is often felt in the upstairs areas of the inn. A significant documented sighting occurred in 1982 when a student reported seeing a grey-bearded man in his bedroom alongside the little girl spirit, thought to be her father. This suggests the grumpy presence may be a protective father figure. The Playful Little Girl: A playful child ghost who seeks interaction with guests, encouraging games like hide and seek. Notable sightings include the 1982 bedroom encounter with the grey-bearded man, and a young boy's encounter with her in the upstairs toilet. She's particularly known for causing pictures to fall from walls throughout the inn.
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 centuries-old coaching inn in the historic village of Shebbear.
A young girl's spirit is reported at The Devil's Stone Inn, believed to be the ghost of a child who died during the inn's early years as a farmhouse and coaching stop, known for her playful nature and attempts to engage guests in games.
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).
Documented 1982 sighting when a student saw the little girl with a grey-bearded man in his bedroom. A young boy also encountered the child spirit in the upstairs toilet. Multiple spirit sightings by staff and guests include playful interactions with the child spirit and pictures falling from walls. The inn's features on paranormal TV shows provide additional 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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Attracts shooting and fishing parties. Welcomes guests with dogs and children. [8, 42]
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