Haunted Hosts

Lilias Drummond, first wife of Alexander Seton, died in 1601 under mysterious circumstances. Her ghost, dressed in shimmering green satin and accompanied by the scent of roses, still haunts Fyvie Castle. Her name, scratched into a windowsill in the Charter Room, remains a chilling testament to her presence.

The spirit of Mrs Brooks, wife of John Thomas Brooks, is believed to haunt Room 7 of Flitwick Manor, forever grieving the loss of her daughter Mary Ann who died tragically in 1848 at age 26.

A playful child spirit makes her presence known to staff at Flitwick Manor through gentle touches and mischievous behavior, frightening at least one cleaner enough to cause her immediate resignation.

A mysterious tall gentleman in Victorian attire haunts the lounge bar of The Bull at Wargrave. Often seen seated by the inglenook fireplace during winter months, this quiet spirit appears to observe modern patrons with benign curiosity, suggesting a connection to the inn's 19th-century heyday.

Over 60 travellers who were brutally murdered by innkeeper John Jarman and his wife using a trap-door bed mechanism. Their restless spirits continue to haunt the inn seeking justice.

The ghost of Mrs. Jarman, wife of serial killer John Jarman, appears wearing the clothes she was executed in, still searching the inn where she committed dozens of murders.

Multiple independent spirits including a Victorian lady and child who manifest throughout the inn, separate from the Jarman murder legend.

The Grey Lady is believed to be the mother of the murdered infant, eternally searching Littlecote House for her lost child who was killed by William Darrell.

Mother Barnes, the midwife who witnessed William Darrell murder the newborn infant, haunts Littlecote House as a shadowy figure searching for justice for the murdered child.

William 'Wild' Darrell, the last Darrell owner of Littlecote, allegedly murdered a newborn infant in 1575 and was later killed by the child's vengeful ghost while hunting.

The phantom night porter who continues his vigilant rounds at The Bull Hotel, a historic coaching inn on Westgate, whose distinctive footsteps and jangling keys have been heard for generations.

The most famous ghost of the Golden Lion Hotel, the Green Lady haunts rooms 12 and 13. She is known for pulling bedclothes off guests and her mysterious identity remains unknown.

On the 13th day of every month, Oliver Cromwell himself is said to walk the corridor adjacent to rooms 12-15 at the Golden Lion Hotel, where he once lived in St Ives.

The spirit of an elderly chambermaid whose dedicated service appears to continue beyond death at this historic Wisbech inn.

The spirit of a former hotel chambermaid who, as legend says, never stopped taking care of Ye Olde Griffin.

A mysterious female figure haunts the grand staircase of this 1615 Jacobean mansion. Staff members have witnessed her watching guests from the stairs before vanishing without trace, her identity forever unknown.

Three playful ghostly entities who delight in pranks throughout the hotel, from knocking paintings off walls to providing unsolicited midnight bed baths to startled guests.

The most frequently sighted spirit at The Dolphin Tavern, George appears as an old sea captain in period dress, wandering the upstairs corridors at night

A mysterious young man with fair hair who appears at the foot of beds, startling landlords and guests with his silent nocturnal visits

A phantom coachman in black frock coat and ponytail who silently moves through the hotel, occasionally walking directly through walls near reception.

An elderly female spirit who walks through walls between rooms and sits on guests' beds, creating intense supernatural experiences in the hotel's most haunted chambers.

Elizabeth Dobyn, known as Maud, was murdered by her husband after he discovered her affair with a soldier called Buttoncap. Her restless spirit now roams Dobbins Inn, stroking the faces of sleeping guests and appearing as an indistinct figure that crosses reception before vanishing into the ancient fireplace.

The grand Edwardian Crown & Mitre Hotel in Carlisle harbours multiple spirits, including a dutiful night porter named George who continues his rounds in uniform, and a young Victorian boy who peers around corners and watches sleeping guests in Room 203.

A large, imposing figure with rolled-up sleeves, known as 'The Burly Man', is frequently sighted in the lounge window of the Lord Haldon Country Hotel, his origins shrouded in mystery.

The benevolent but watchful spirit of Margaret Gould, the formidable businesswoman who saved the family estate and continues to guard her beloved manor.

The enduring spirit of Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould, the renowned writer and folklorist who so loved Lewtrenchard Manor that his presence still permeates the house.

Betsy is described as the spirit of a young woman in early 20th-century attire, seen roaming The Bedford Hotel. Multiple theories exist about her identity, including connections to the tragic Betsy Grimbal and darker medieval legends.

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.

The documented but mysterious spirit of a young naked woman seen on the upper floors of The George Inn, far less frequent but more startling than the phantom monk

A dark, monk-like figure in religious robes is frequently reported at The Old Church House Inn, possibly linked to its ancient religious connections and tunnel to the church.

A mysterious disembodied arm is reported at The Old Church House Inn, often seen pointing towards Holy Trinity Church, potentially connected to the inn's medieval origins as a church hospitium.

A female spirit, known simply as 'The Lady', is reported to haunt The Oxenham Arms, her presence often felt alongside that of the Benedictine monk.

The distinguished spirit of Sydney Godolphin, a 33-year-old Royalist poet and MP who died from musket wounds on the hotel's stone porch during a Civil War skirmish in February 1643.

A well-dressed middle-aged woman in tweed who appears in the reception area, engaging in conversations with invisible companions.

The heartbreaking ghost of a young child whose cries echo through the ladies' toilets, seeking comfort that never comes.

The ghost of a dedicated hotel manager who perished in a fire continues his eternal rounds through the Royal Victoria Hotel. Dressed in his grey suit, he maintains his watch over the establishment he loved.

Alice Catherine Millar was a chambermaid murdered in 1638 after discovering she was pregnant by an influential figure. Her spirit remains active in rooms 5, 6, and 10.

A small boy spirit seen primarily in the Parliament room, whose presence is mainly witnessed by children and captured in photographs by guests.

A mysterious female apparition in Victorian dress has been sighted in the upper floors of the Blue Boar Hotel, appearing to gaze out onto Silver Street where tragedy may have claimed her life.

A school matron dismissed for her cruel treatment of pupils hanged herself in her bedroom. Her ghost has been witnessed hovering over sleeping guests and wandering the corridors, accompanied by sudden drops in temperature.

A melancholy figure in dark Victorian mourning attire who stands vigil in the formal gardens, possibly remembering happier times on the estate.

Multiple spirits haunt this 17th-century former farmhouse, including a forceful male presence identified as 'David' and an unnamed female figure seen standing over sleeping staff. Investigators have documented EVPs, physical sensations, and persistent poltergeist activity across the Naseby Suite, Fairfax Room, and numerous bedrooms.

A monk or Catholic priest, reportedly executed in the bar during the Reformation, haunts The Brocket Arms in Ayot St Lawrence. The hook from which he was hanged remains visible. Witnesses describe a short figure in a brown robe who has appeared on fire, left burn marks on a guest, and once spoken to a visitor about the village.

Andrew McCornish was a sheep thief imprisoned in the castle dungeons during the 19th century. His grey-haired apparition, dressed in knee-breeches and thick stockings, has terrorised guests and staff since Marion Mackenzie first encountered him in her study in the late 1800s.

Multiple spirits inhabit this Victorian Highland estate, from a kilted figure tied to the MacLeod family to an invisible force that pulls bedclothes from sleeping guests at midnight. Staff report a spectral maid in period dress, a small boy, and an elderly gentleman in tweed haunting the corridors.

A distressed woman in white who appeared in the hotel's upper rooms, most active in rooms 7, 8 and 9 before the 2024 renovation

A gentle spirit who interacts with customers at the bar, brushing against them or bumping into them when they are alone, believed to be a former inn lady still tending to guests.

The tormented spirit of an innkeeper's wife whose fatal oversight led to maritime tragedy, now condemned to an eternal vigil of phantom footsteps.

A distinctly unpleasant and angry male spirit haunts the Long Gallery at Hever Castle. Known for his disapproving demeanour and violent outbursts, this ghost stomps around, grunts in disgust, bangs on walls, and slams doors with considerable force.

The spirit of George Boleyn, Anne's beloved brother who was executed alongside her, is said to remain at Hever Castle as a protective presence. Identified by medium Rob Gutro in 2013, George's spirit appears to watch over his ancestral home and his sister's memory.

The elegant spirit of Lady Olive Baillie, the 20th-century heiress who restored Leeds Castle, is said to gently roam her beloved home. Seen in 1930s evening wear, often in the library where she died, her presence is warm and protective, as if still hosting or ensuring all is in order. She is not a frightening ghost.

The ghost of a woman who took her own life in a second-floor room continues to terrorise staff at this Grade II listed Victorian dockside tavern. Described as aged with a savage expression, she has been seen semi-clad near the stairs, her presence so disturbing that dogs refuse to enter certain rooms.

The ghost of a former landlord's aunt haunts the upper floors of this Victorian dockside tavern. Her suicide in a second-floor room has left a violent impression, with staff fleeing in terror from her savage apparition and blood-curdling screams echoing through the building.

Lady Mary Berkeley died in 1719 in the Grey Apartment after her husband abandoned her for her own sister. Her ghost emerges from her portrait, accompanied by the scent of roses and the sound of rustling silk.

World-famous opera singer Adelina Patti made Craig-y-Nos her beloved home for over forty years. Her spirit remains tied to the castle, appearing as a luminous white figure near the theatre she built and the cellar where her body was embalmed after death.

A young girl who reportedly died during a party at the manor in the early 1900s. Her ghost appears in a bedroom within the older part of the hotel, startling guests who encounter her.

Amberley Castle's central ghost story follows Emily, a servant whose death on the battlements still shapes reports from the Herstmonceux Room and the castle corridors.

A mysterious elderly woman appears only in reflective surfaces throughout the inn, vanishing the moment anyone attempts direct contact

The ghost of a highwayman, captured and executed near this 16th century coaching inn, still walks the corridors. Staff report footsteps in empty rooms and furniture that moves by itself, continuing a centuries-old haunting.