Unforgettable UK Stays and Their Ancient Secrets
The Welsh Chapter
Here is your well-researched and practical guide to the most genuinely haunted, bookable locations across the UK.
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When you choose to stay in a building that has stood for centuries, you are not just booking a room—you are entering a living museum and sharing space with history that refuses to leave.
This land was carved by ancient forces, where the mist settles over Roman ruins and Norman castles, and the voices of the past are never truly silenced. From the hanging beams of ancient Inns to the lonely corridors of stately manors, history and mystery lurk around every corner.
Your quest for a truly immersive and chilling night’s sleep ends here. Pack your bags, charge your EMF meters, and prepare to meet the dearly departed of Britain.
Wales and it’s 22 Most Haunted Places to Stay
Wales—an ancient land of castles and dragons! Wales has not only been shaped by its people but it’s rugged landscape of high mountains, deep valley’s, vast forests and beautiful marshes will keep you coming back for more.
Here is a list of 20 of our favourite bookable Hotels, Castles, and Unique Stays across Wales. We’ll take a look at the atmosphere of these special buildings, what type of stay you can expect and essential booking information for each accommodation.
Essential Booking: At Michael’s and All Angels, Clyro, Wales where you will find Baskerville Hall
- Baskerville Hall Hotel
Hay On Wye, Mid Wales
Mansion/Hotel
Atmosphere: Large, traditional Victorian mansion. Hosts group activities
Possible inspiration for Hound of the Baskervilles. Set in 130 acres of Welsh Countryside, this land is ripe for exploring the haunting rivers, trekking, gorges, and climbing and canoeing
Essential Booking: The Black Boy Inn. Highly popular for tourists; book rooms well in advance History: One of Caernarfon’s oldest inns, dating back to the 16th century, located within the medieval town walls
2. The Black Boy Inn
Caernarfon, North Wales
Historic Inn
Atmosphere: Cosy, rustic pub located inside the historic town walls
The Spectral Hooded Figure; a young spectral girl named Martha. Caernarfon, North Wales, Historic Inn. A highly popular base for exploring Caernarfon
The Ghost: Known for a spectral, hooded figure and a small, unsettling spectral girl who is sometimes heard or seen in the older parts of the building
Essential Booking: Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel. Book through Warner Leisure Hotels; usually 2+ night minimum stay
3. Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel
Rhyl, North Wales. Historic Hotel
The Lady in White; a spectral soldier; skeleton found in the wall
Atmosphere: Adult-focused, luxury experience within a historic castle
Essential Booking: Britannia Inn. Standard B&B booking; call ahead to enquire about the most active rooms
4. Britannia Inn
Llangollen, North Wales
Historic Inn
Ghosts of Cistercian Monks (shadowy figures).The spirits of Cistercian monks are said to inhabit the Inn, seen as shadows or full-bodied apparitions near the old fireplace and even wandering the car park
Atmosphere: Traditional pub/Inn with a strong 14th-century feel. Located by the Horseshoe Pass
Essential Booking: The Cambrian House B&B. Direct booking recommended for best rates and information on the haunting
5. The Cambrian House B&B
North Wales. Historic B&B
A helpful spectral serving maid; phantom horses hooves
Atmosphere: Numerous “friendly” spectral residents
Essential Booking: Standard hotel booking; The Castle Hotel. Ask about the history when checking in. History: Built on the site of a 12th-century Cistercian Abbey. It was a famous coaching Inn for centuries
6. The Castle Hotel
Conwy, North Wales
Historic Hotel
The Ghost of the Unhappy Chambermaid (who was denied her dying wish).Conwy, North Wales. Historic Hotel. Strange activity only ceased after her body was exhumed and sent home to Anglesey. A phantom cat is also reported
Atmosphere: Comfortable, quality town hotel situated ideally for those exploring Conwy Castle
Essential Booking: Craig-Nos Castle. Offers both standard B&B and dedicated Overnight Ghost Hunt Packages
7. Craig-y-Nos Castle
Brecon Beacons, South Wales
Castle Hotel/Tours
Famous Opera singer Adelina Patti and spectral children from the sanatorium era
Atmosphere: Grand, isolated, and profoundly active. Focus on paranormal history
Essential Booking: The Gwydir Castle. Very limited rooms (boutique B&B); must book far in advance via the castle’s website
8. The Gwydir Castle
Conwy Valley, North Wales
Historic B&B/Private Home
The ‘Grey Lady’ (Sir John Wynn’s murdered mistress) Shadows, Intimate, authentic, and medieval; a truly unique Tudor experience
Atmosphere: Distant echoes
Essential Booking: The Haford Hotel. Standard hotel booking; great base for exploring the Mid-Wales landscape
9. The Hafod Hotel
Devil’s Bridge, Mid Wales
Traditional Hotel
The folklore of the Devil’s Bridge and waterfall area. Devil’s Bridge, poltergeist activity. Coaching inn surrounded by dramatic Welsh scenery and folklore
Atmosphere: Comfy Scares
Essential Booking: The Hanbury Arms Hotel & Museum. Must book via a paranormal investigation company for an overnight stay
10. The Hanbury Arms Hotel & Museum
Pontypool, South Wales
Haunted Inn/Museum
Atmosphere: Focused, intense, and dark (former court/morgue). High paranormal focus
The Hangman and Emily the little girl also oppressive dark shadows. A former court and morgue dating to the 1830s, this building has a dark and troubled past. Visitors must sign a disclaimer. Haunts include a malevolent hangman, Emily the little girl, and a sinister dark shadow that lurks in the cellar. Now operates as a haunted hotel and museum, focusing heavily on overnight ghost hunts and paranormal stays.
Essential Booking;The Hand Hotel. Standard or direct booking for best prices and ask about hauntings. Book museum or use museum extras inside hotel
11. The Hand Hotel
North Wales
Historic Inn/Hotel/Museum
Atmosphere: A grand 17th-century coaching inn situated on the River Dee
The Ghost – Haunted by Sarah, who nursed her brother Albert until his death from TB. Another room is haunted by a former employee who tragically hung himself. The ghost of an old man is seen by the hotel’s organ.Large, traditional riverside hotel offering a wealth of local history
Essential: The King’s Head. Standard hotel/Inn booking; enquire about the Alice’s Room
12. The King’s Head
Llandudno, North Wales
Historic Inn/Hotel
The ghost of Alice, a former resident murdered in the ‘Alice’s Room’. Traditional seaside town pub experience with a dark residential history
Atmosphere: Scenic whispers
Booking Essential: Llancaiach Fawr Manor. Book as an overnight ghost tour/sleepover event via the official site; not a standard hotel
13. Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Nelson, South Wales
Unique Investigation site
The Crying Nursery Maid, regarded as one of Britain’s most haunted houses. Famous for its Civil War-era setting and the ghost of a crying nursery maid who died in a fall, among many other documented spirits
Atmosphere: Immersive 17th-century ‘living history’ museum; intensely spooky after dark
Booking Essential: Nanteos Mansion. Luxury hotel booking; check for occasional organised ghost events
14. Nanteos Mansion
Aberystwyth, Mid Wales
Luxury Manor/Hotel
Atmosphere: Elegant, refined Georgian mansion with an air of aristocratic mystery
Known for the ghost of the “Jewel Lady” (Elizabeth Powell), who still searches the corridors for the jewels she hid before she died. Also linked to the legend of the Holy Grail (the Nanteos Cup)
Booking Essential: The Old Rectory B&B. Standard B&B. Booking; perfect blend of comfort and potential scares
15. The Old Rectory B&B
Conwy Valley, North Wales
Historic B&B
Malevolent figure in the master bedroom; poltergeist activity. High-quality, comfortable B&B; the haunting’s are a bonus, not the sole focus
Atmosphere: Potential darkness
Essential: Penrhyn Old Hall.Book via paranormal groups for an all-night lock-in; not a standard B&B
16. Penrhyn Old Hall
Llandudno, North Wales
A young girl murdered by her sisters; a roaming monk spirit. Unique Investigation site. Hosts public investigations; deep, documented history
Atmosphere: Historic pub
Booking Essential: Plas Teg. Book exclusively for overnight paranormal investigations (sleepovers)
17. Plas Teg
Pontblyddyn, North Wales
Atmosphere: Intense, high-energy
One of the UK’s most famous private haunts. Reputed to have at least 15 ghosts, including the infamous Dorothy Trevor, who fell down a well and drowned. And a menacing presence called ‘The Man in Brown’ Unique Investigation Site
Booking Essential: Roch Castle. High-end hotel booking; ideal for a romantic stay with a subtle chill
18. Roch Castle
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Modern, luxurious, and refined boutique castle stay on a dramatic rock outcrop
The ghost of Princess Lucy; who tragically fell to her death from the cliffs. Original owner was cursed by a witch
Atmosphere: Prophecy problems
Booking Essential: Ruthin Castle. Full-service luxury hotel booking; check for medieval banquets
19. Ruthin Castle Hotel
Ruthin, North Wales
The ‘Grey Lady’ (Lady Grey); the historical imprisonment of Queen Joan of Navarre. Grand medieval castle; perfect for historic immersion
Atmosphere: Dark royal tales
Booking Essential: Skiririd Mountain Inn. Essential to book for overnight stays; book well in advance for special events
20. The Skirrid Mountain Inn
Abergavenny, South Wales
Ancient Inn/B&B
The ghosts of 180 hanged criminals; The phantom ‘Judge’, highly oppressive.focus on its dark history as a court and gallows
Atmosphere: Raw, ancient, and highly oppressive
Booking Essential: The Trevor Arms. Standard hotel/Inn booking;Village pub and inn offering overnight accommodation, an easy stay for travellers in the Wrexham area
21. The Trevor Arms
Marford (Wrexham), North Wales
Historic Coaching Inn
Best known for the spirit of Margaret Blackthorne (or ‘Lady Blackbird’), viciously murdered by her husband in 1713. Her spirit is often reported roaming the village near the pub
Atmosphere: Historic pub with many creepy ‘a tale
Booking Essential: Tyn Dwr Hall. Direct booking recommended for best rates and information on the hauntings and luxury glamping
22. Tyn Dwr Hall
Llangollen, North Wales
Mansion/Glamping Venue
Nestled in ancient woodlands. Grade II-listed mansion offering luxurious rooms and bespoke glamping pods in the grounds
The spectral gamekeeper; the woman in the rustling dress. Reports of children’s laughter and a mysterious green mist add to the chill
Atmosphere: High Jinx