Bestwood Lodge Hotel

A spectral lady in 17th century fashion walks through the ground, laughing and chatting with invisible friends. It is said that she is actress Nell Gwynne, the mistress of Charles II and the mother of their illegitimate son; they were granted the estate by the King although the original building has not survived, the hotel now standing on the site. Cold spots, voices coming from the cellar, doors slamming (and locked doors being found open) and "swinging chandeliers" have also been reported too, and the smell of oranges detected in the family room. A rarely seen "Grey Lady" has sometimes been observed in the cellar and bar area, while an invisible horse has been heard in the parkland and white figures in shrouds have been seen in the trees.
In 2004, author Ruth Roper Wylde was told that only two of the bedrooms have ghostly activity, as well as the bar area, crypt and chapel. Voices had been heard in the cellar (an employee who was changing a beer barrel was left in the dark when the lights went out and voice asked "Can I help you sir?"), shadows seen walking in the corridors, a plant pot thrown across the bar, white lights seen on the top floor, and a kettle turning itself on. Guests have reported their door handle being tried at night and a feeling of pressure as they tried to sleep.

Update 10/1/22: Emily of the reception team replied to my email about recent phenomena: "Historically we have had lots of activity reported, however due to the pandemic we haven't had anything new really reported within the last 2 years or so."

Link: Chad

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