The most frequently reported paranormal encounter at The Buddle Inn involves the sighting of a figure emerging from the massive fireplace in the lounge bar and walking across the dining room before disappearing into the opposite wall. Witnesses describe this apparition as a man dressed in period clothing consistent with 18th-century maritime attire, often including a tricorn hat or weathered coat typical of smugglers of the era. The spirit appears solid and purposeful, as if still conducting business or checking on hidden goods. Staff members have reported this sighting multiple times over the years, with the activity being so consistent that it has become part of the inn's folklore. The ghostly Alice has been encountered by numerous customers who report feeling a physical presence when standing at the bar. These interactions range from gentle brushing sensations to more noticeable bumps, as if someone is trying to get past. The encounters typically occur when individuals are alone at the bar, and staff have confirmed that these reports come from different customers who had no prior knowledge of the inn's ghostly reputation. The maritime spirits, including customs officers and sailors in old-fashioned kit, are typically seen in peripheral vision or glimpsed briefly before vanishing. These sightings often occur in the evening hours when the inn's atmosphere becomes more atmospheric with the lighting from the inglenook fireplaces and exposed beam ceiling. Visitors have also reported unexplained cold spots, the sound of footsteps when no one is present, and the sensation of being watched, particularly in areas near the original parts of the building.