Arriving for dinner, our fellow party goers were white-of-hair but doing a good job on the hubbub front in the restaurant. Although we were sad to be ushered into the adjacent and apparently empty Priors’ room, this part of the hotel did come with the possibility of other dinner guests.
I’d heard that parties of ghost monks had in the past been spotted sitting on the rafters, but looking up, we couldn’t see any feet dangling above us. There was an intriguing false wooden wall but nothing was rattling behind it, so we over-ate alone again.
The hotel had over-catered for the group, so dinner came with a bonus unordered round of roast potatoes for us. As 3 courses were included for our £15 we were persuaded to go for a totally unnecessary cheese board. Each.
As the oh-so-many wedges of brie arrived, the chatter emanating from the room next door waned, to be replaced with several rounds of sporadically silent, but also impossible to ignore, bingo. Party on people. We struggled manfully through the mounds of whey and staggered into search of seating out of earshot of the caller’s “7 and 3 …….73!”.
This SO makes me want to visit one misty evening!
Go for it! It’s the right time for ghostly mists! Would love to hear if you see anything.
I haven’t stayed in a haunted hotel before, but this sounds intriguing. Saving it incase I am feeling brave on my next trip to the UK!
Oooohh.. this is right up my alley! I love unusual hotels. The only time I experienced something like this was when I spent a night in a haunted Soviet prison in Latvia. I managed to sleep but had to leave the lights on in my cell the whole night. 🙈
Now that would make a story!
I found myself adding characters from the TV show, Ghosts, to your descriptions of the spooky apparitions, bringing them somewhat hideously to life! Though, to be fair, I think I would have found the coach party more scary than the prospect of ghosts!
Ha! I love that programme – yes ghosts from all the ages represented (maybe not Stone Age man😂 ).
This is absolutely amazing! I would love to do this. I’ve visited my family for Christmas in Rye numerous times and love the history, charm, and haunted tales in some of the buildings. I’d do it!!!
Book in next time you are around. I dare you.😁
We’re so lucky to have these beautiful buildings in the U.K. you’re braver than me though. I’ve screamed out a few times in old buildings
Ha. The worst one for me was St Briavel’s YHA where there is an actual oubliette in the bedroom floor and the loo is accessed via a pitch black stone spiral staircase. 😁
Oh how spooky! I’ve stayed in a few haunted hotels before, but thankfully nothing ever happened haha. This looks like a cool experience though, especially around Christmas.
The ghost potential really adds and edge doesn’t it? As do the wintry mists.😁
You had me at spooky. I am so up for these kinds of adventures! On top of everything, the charm this place oozes is over the top!
Yes the wood panelling inside and the grand exterior made for a pretty impressive place to lay my head (if not to sleep). Good one you! I want to hear your ghost stories when you do!
Very fascinating ghost stories about this beautiful hotel. Beyond the stories it looks like such a quaint and charming hotel.
Yes, pretty with a backstory – great combo!
I would definitely stay here for Christmas. It looks like so much fun!
It was more interesting than your average hotel that’s for sure!
I stayed at a castle hotel that was supposed to be haunted and I hardly slept – so I’d probably give this one a pass!
I don’t blame you.😂
Love this and would totally love to stay here. I loved haunted hotels a day recently stayed in 2 while here in NY. So, clearly the next time I’m in the UK I need to stay here! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Wonder if American ghosts are different? Lots of choice in the UK, you will have so many options!😁
What a beautiful hotel! I love learning about the spookier side of the places we visit. It’s one of the things I love about the UK – almost everywhere seems to have a resident ghost! I can’t work out if it’s a shame you didn’t encounter anything more spooky or not! Either way, it looks like a beautiful place to stay!
Thinking about it, I’m not sure I would have liked to actually meet one. The stories are fab though and the fact that you might is a bit of a buzz.
Wow! This sounds incredible. Not sure I could stay in a haunted hotel though, I get freaked out far too easily. Room 11 would definitely be a no-no for me!
fascinating! but Christmas with ghosts, not my cup of tea;) #travellinkup
I’ve never heard of this hotel but now I absolutely want to stay there, thank you for sharing!
I definitely could not make it through the night here but props to anyone who can!
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