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If you like a smart ghost story, definitely enjoy a stopover at some of Devon’s best haunted hotels.
Nestled amid forests and sinister landscapes, these spaces have been the scene of several ghostly events.
Reports recommend that the ghosts seen in those Devon hotels come with mysterious monks, laughing girls and even a headless armored rider.
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Where: Church Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0JE
Located in the center of the English Riviera and a few minutes from the coast, at first glance, this hotel is not haunted.
The indexed construction of the 12th century was once a relay inn and many notable names have stayed here over the years, adding Sir Humphrey Gilbert, along with his half-brother Sir Walter Raleigh, Agatha Christie and Bruce Reynolds, who hid here after the wonderful exercise flight. .
Staff and visitors also reported seeing many ghosts here, the maximum unusual of them are the priests who appear through the walls and disappear quickly.
They even say the candles blew out and lit themselves.
Ghost hunters gather here and even offer ghost tours to the public.
But it is not so dark and dark, you can get married in the hotel and there are many rooms with bathroom, equipped with all the comforts you could wish for a relaxing rest.
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Where: Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RW
On the banks of the Exe River in Bickleigh, Fisherman’s Cot has been described as one of the most picturesque hostels in the country.
But come in, and more than you see.
It is not known who are the ghosts that live here or why they chose to hang out in this specific location, however consumers reported hearing the sound of laughter coming from what can only be described as an “invisible woman” in the Pub.
Another to be heard (and even seen) at Fisherman’s Cot is the headless rider who sits straddling the nearby 14th-century Bickleigh Bridge.
But in addition to those ghostly events, rooms with en suite bathrooms, amazing views, open fireplaces, delicious dishes and even a castle to explore make this domain a must-see even for the weakest hearts.
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Where: High Street, Chagford, TQ13 8AJ
Housed in a Grade II indexed 13th century building, this five-star inn prides itself on decorating its interior with a combination of old and new and offers delicious cuisine, trendy amenities and even an on-site Wi-Fi.
But if you’re on the paranormal, I shouldn’t be an idiot because they say only one ghost lives here: the Chagford Horseman.
The Chagford Cavalier is said to be Helston’s DEPUTY and Sydney Godolphin poetry, who was shot on the hotel’s stone porch.
Over the years, other people have reported seeing an extravagant boy status on the porch, as well as walking down the hotel hallways.
Sometimes it even surprises visitors when they enter their rooms: there are 21 in the Three Crowns, with bathroom.
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Close to Ilfracombe High Street, with the boardwalk just steps away, this hotel is an escape from the hustle and bustle, without being too far from the comforts.
Built in 1921, the Darnley Hotel has a lot of history in its credits and now it turns out that ghost sightings fit into a normal phenomenon.
In 2019, an organization of local paranormal researchers visited the hotel, where they said the guest house had its fair percentage of paranormal activities.
They described the definitive doors for themselves, the elements that moved alone and even others pushed!
But in addition to traversing a ghost, you also get your own personal wooded trail at the beginning of High Street (don’t worry, it’s lit at night), as well as land awarded with flora and fauna. – and even many parking lots.
If you stay a night or two, make an ebook here.
Where: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3SP
A sublime hotel indeed, the Mercure Rougemont in the center of bustling Exeter has some skeletons in its closet, well, not literally Array. that would be too much for this article.
Before the Victorian hotel built in the 1870s, the site was occupied by a criminal for borrowers and Mr. Howard insurance said it “the worst thing I’ve ever known in all of England. “
To date, some of the hotel’s basements have remained as at the time of prison.
The mast you’ll now see at the front of the hotel marks the place where the prisoners were hanged and, until recently, the old chaining irons were still attached to the basement walls of the Drakes Bar.
In the original building, a six-step stretch of steps leading to the lobby was paved with tiles that said, “Welcome to the end, speed up the separating guest” and this is still hidden under the existing carpet.
There are many accounts of a ghost of the “Grey Lady” who noticed that she was coming down the stairs in the early hours of the morning.
Apparently, she invited the hotel when it opened and gassed into the room.
From that day on, he is said to wander in search of peace.
Reserve a room here. If you dare.