When visiting Saltram House be sure to look in the bedrooms, as it is common knowledge amongst locals that an estranged child was found sitting at the foot of a residents’ bed. Despite these unknowns, the ghost still roams the house, dressed in a hooded cloak and glides mysteriously down corridors and through walls. Legend has it that a kitchen maid was murdered in the house, but the motive and perpetrator are truths that have been buried in the past. Dig below its ornate plasterwork and hand-painted wallpaper and you will discover the chilling tales of Saltram’s resident ghosts, the murder maid and the ghostly child. Overlooking the beautiful river Plym sits Saltram House, a grand, Tudor building on the outskirts of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. For a spooky pint or haunted stay in Devon, this could be the place for you, if you're feeling brave! Saltram House
One of these apparitions is apparently a Nun and the other is believed to be a cavalier involved in Trusham’s conflict with the nearby village of Ashton during the civil war in 1642 – 1646. With an inn this old it is no wonder that a couple of ghosts are said to haunt the premises. The building itself dates back to 825AD and is a beautiful ancient structure in the heart of the Teign Valley.
The Cridford InnĪ beautiful and charming thatched tavern on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park, The Cridford Inn in Trusham could possibly be one of the oldest pubs in Great Britain. Many believe her to be Lady Frances, wife of Viscount Courtenay, and that her apparition is a bad omen, forewarning the death of the head of the Courtenay family. But that's not the only ghoulish story about this popular attraction in Devon, the Grade II listed manor house is also supposedly haunted by the Grey Lady. Allegedly during work in the 19th century, the remains of a women and baby were discovered in a hollow wall legend has it they were bricked up alive! It is believed that although their remains were moved to the nearby Powderham Church, their spirits stayed behind.
Located just outside of Exeter, in a village named Kenton, Powderham Castle was built during the 14th century and drastically renovated and expanded during the 18th and 19th centuries. So with that in mind, we’ve picked out a selection of places across the region that are known for their creepy and peculiar tales… Powderham Castle With its vast wealth of history, it's no surprise that South Devon has plenty of haunted castles, spine-chilling stories and eerie ghouls that lurk around old pubs, hotels and attractions. Halloween is almost upon us and it’s that time of year when all the spooky stories come to light about ghosts, myths, legends, and other mysterious happenings. Looking to find the most haunted places in Devon? Read on if you dare…
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