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Haunted Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in the UK

Feathers Hotel

Ludlow

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History

This hotel in the small town of Ludlow is re-known worldwide for its beautiful Jacobean architecture and medieval heritage. Built in 1619 during the reign of King James I the name of the hotel originates from the motifs of ostrich feathers forming part of the timber framed façade which were traditionally the badge of the Prince of Wales who at the time was the future King Charles I and can still be seen today. The small town of Ludlow was popular with the Royals as it remained loyal throughout the English Civil War and this hotel was even thought to be used for the Royalist soldiers. Indeed it was the Captain in the King’s Army who converted it into an inn in around 1670.

Paranormal Activity

With its extensive history much paranormal activity has been recorded over the years. A ghost of an unknown lady haunts room 211 and is known to be picky of who sleeps in the room, often preferring gentlemen guests to women guests. One couple awoke one night to find the female guest’s hair being pulled so violently that she was dragged from her bed whilst her male partner felt an unseen hand gently stroke his face. The female guest returned to her bed but awoke the next morning to find her clothes and sheets soaked with water but the sheets surroundings completely dry. Other reports have included a man in Victorian dress accompanied by a dog walking through room 232 into room 233. The writing room is home to another male spirit who is searching for someone called Richard and seems to be from the period of James I. In 1974 a Mr. Ainsley was visiting the hotel for a meeting and rushing to meet his appointment he hastily parked his car opposite the hotel and soon realised he had forgotten some papers. Turning back to his car the man was stunned to see a young girl running and passing straight through his vehicle and vanishing but as he entered the hotel to relay his story the barman, he was informed that he was not the first to have seen the young girl. Some believe it was a girl that died in a road accident who was hurrying along to meet or do whatever that once fateful that day.

York Pavilion Hotel

45 Main Street
Fulford
York
YO10 4PJ

History

This Georgian country house near to York was once the home of businessman Xavier Prendergast who welcomed many guests through his work such as the Beatles. Although now a hotel this building maintains much of its original character and architectural features.

Paranormal Activity

Staff and guests have all reported strange activity in the hotel from doors opening and closing by themselves. The ghost of a woman has been seen at the top of the original Georgian staircase beckoning to those ascending. Odd temperature changes have been felt as well as sounds of laughter and the ringing of telephones coming from empty rooms.

The Royal Hotel

Station Road
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Leicestershire
LE65 2GP

History

The Royal Hotel in the quaint village of Ashby was built in 1826 and has recently been refurbished.

Paranormal Activity

Vivid accounts of strange goings on have been reported from staff members to the extent that one staff member escorted a lady to her room only to find out later that she didn’t exist on the booking registry. The spirit of a man has been seen many times sitting in the dining room who then disappears and the lights and barrels in the cellar have been known to be disturbed late at night when no one is there.

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