From the Kent village once named Britain’s most haunted to the Derbyshire village that sealed itself off from the plague, cottages.com has rounded up five cottages that put guests on the doorstep of some of the UK’s most chilling stories this Halloween.
Belinda Vazquez, staycation expert at cottages.com, shares: “Halloween is a great excuse to explore some of the UK’s spookier stories, and staying nearby means the experience doesn’t end when the ghost tour does. From Pluckley to Eyam, these are places with fascinating stories of their own, with a cosy cottage to retreat to afterwards.”
cottages.com offers a host of quality, self-catered accommodation, all available with flexible booking options. Some highlights if you’d like to cover a shopping feature:
The Nutshell, Pluckley, near Ashford – From £1,162 for 7 nights. Sleeps 2.
The village of Pluckley is famous for its entry in the 1989 Guinness Book of Records as the most haunted village in Britain, with a reported 12 to 16 distinct ghosts in the area. This cottage allows you to come back from a day of exploring the village to a roaring log burner and to get cosy and decompress from the day.
Hoopers End, Sedgwick, near Kendal – From £861 for 7 nights. Sleeps 9.
This cottage in Cumbria is set near Levens Hall, home to world-class topiary and gardens, said to be haunted by the infamous Grey Lady, a traveller who was turned away from the Elizabethan manor in the early 18th century. This beautifully presented barn conversion spans three floors and comfortably accommodates up to nine people, making it the perfect retreat for families and friends seeking a spooky season getaway.
The Beach House at Whinthwaite, Seascale – From £6,330 for 7 nights. Sleeps 18.
The house, located in Cumbria, is only a 10-minute drive from Muncaster Castle, where you can take a tour of the haunted castle. It is said to be one of Britain’s most haunted sites. This beachfront house sleeps 18, making it a brilliant location for a Halloween party, with guests sharing ghostly stories.
Blakeskerra Barn, Kenfig, near Porthcawl – From £577 for 7 nights. Sleeps 2.
The Prince of Wales pub in Kenfig is reported to be haunted, as it is next to the ‘lost town’ which is buried under sand dunes. This quaint, semi-detached barn conversion has been renovated to a very high standard and is situated on the boundary of the beautiful Kenfig National Nature Reserve.
The Causeway, Eyam, near Bakewell – From £477 for 7 nights. Sleeps 4.
This cottage in the Peak District is close to a famous village pub, The Miners Arms, which is widely reported to be one of the most haunted buildings in Derbyshire. The village of Eyam is also known as the plague village, after residents quarantined themselves in the 17th century. The cottage has been beautifully restored, retaining charming period features, with beamed ceilings and a beautiful Derbyshire stone fireplace.
If you want a stay with a rich haunted history, cottages.com also has a wide range of accommodation in famous spooky locations, including Whitby, Edinburgh and York.
