Halloween enthusiasts have been told of the most spooky hotels and inns

Haunted hotspots have long been visited by Halloween enthusiasts, and this year is no different.

These eerie destinations can be found right across the UK and many of them have reported sightings of sinister figures, ghosts and ghouls.

Whilst not everyone can bring themselves to believe in such encounters, the belief in the supernatural is more prevalent than you might think.

In fact, according to research, 39 percent of 18 to 34-year-olds believe in paranormal activity, making these haunted hotspots a particularly popular travel destination.

Helen Rolph, travel insurance comparison expert at Quotezone.co.uk – who have compiled a list of the best spooky locations – has praised the UK for its breadth of eerie landmarks.

He said: “It’s great to see Brits enjoying holidays closer to home. Britain boasts some of the most haunted locations in the world, just waiting to be explored by those seeking a spine-tingling experience and some rich history. 

“From quaint bed and breakfasts to five-star hotels, all around the UK are haunted destinations waiting for guests to make the most of them.

“Wherever you’re venturing this half-term, it’s sensible to pack your staycation travel insurance. Although it doesn’t usually cover things that go bump in the night, it does provide peace of mind and usually covers things like lost baggage and cancelled accommodation… should yours get too scary.”

Here are some of the most sinister sites to stay in this spooky season.

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1. Langham Hotel, Central London

Since opening in 1865, this five-star hotel has been a popular place to stay with eminent guests, ranging from Oscar Wilde to Charles de Gaulle and George Orwell. Whilst the number 666 is sinisterly associated with the devil, it’s room 333 (half of 666) that’s thought to be the most haunted room in this hotel, believed to house the ghost of a murderer and a German Prince who threw himself out of the window.

2. Skirrid Mountain Inn, Abergavenny, Wales

This Welsh Inn has a history of grave matters, as a former courtroom where many were sentenced to death and executed in the pub itself. Today, the Inn revels in this sense of spookiness, inviting guests to take part in a ghost hunt to search for angered spirits.

3. Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Spa, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh

This luxury castle hotel is deemed to be one of the most haunted sites in all of Scotland. Its claim to this derives from it being the home to Lady Catherine, known as ‘The Grey Lady’, who died of a broken heart at 16 years old in the 17th century – and is said to be walking the grounds to this day.

4. The Ancient Ram Inn, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Sadly, you can’t stay the night at The Ancient Ram Inn anymore, but it still offers ghost hunts of its self-proclaimed “most haunted building in England”. Built in 1145, visitors claim to have seen all manner of spooky findings, most notable of all being past evidence of satanic rituals and skeletal remains.

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5. Jamaica Inn, Launceston, Cornwall

Most will recognise the name of Jamaica Inn from the classic Daphne du Maurier book, later adapted for screen by none other than Alfred Hitchcock. This spooky location, situated on the edge of Cornwall’s Bodmin Moor, has seen a wealth of paranormal murmurings, from the spirits of pirates walking through walls to the sound of horses’ hooves in the courtyard.

6. Dobbins Inn, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Believed to be one of Northern Ireland’s oldest pubs, the site of Dobbins Inn was first built in the 13th century. Having also been a jail and a post office, before being turned into a hotel in the 1940s, this site has a long history – and therefore plenty of spooky atmosphere seeped into its walls. Room 21 is said to be the most haunted part of the hotel, with guests reporting random knocking and mysterious murmuring.

7. Mermaid Inn, Rye, East Sussex

Standing at over 600 years old, this East Sussex residence has been known to attract many a sinister ghoul in its time, with connections to the Hawkhurst Gang, a notorious group of smugglers in the 18th century. It’s now said to be a home for ghosts who enjoy sitting by the fireside with others, making rocking chair noises – nothing too harmful then.

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