Friday Fright Nights At Jamaica Inn Cornwall
Jamaica Inn in Cornwall is reported to have the most ghostly goings-on in that county and probably in the UK.
Situated in the remote, wild and lonely Bodmin Moor it is certainly a candidate to have spectacular spectral shows.
Its two feet thick dark volcanic granite walls, open fire smoke stained timbered rooms and its heavy grey slate roof have all the characteristics that one would need as a starting point for any ghostly tome.
Jamaica Inn regarded as one of the most haunted buildings in the UK.
Add in smugglers, robbers, thieves and pirates what more could you want for a Friday night fright?
Daphne du Maurier quickly tapped into the ambience and remoteness for her excellent novel The Jamaica Inn. And why not?
If you fancy being a ghost investigator then this is certainly a good place to start.
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As the inn itself is now under new ownership and firmly throwing itself open and holding Friday Fright Nights. Usually on Fridays and on many dates throughout the coming year (2023).
These are the most haunted rooms some people claim to see a ghost in the top window…Can you?
According to the inn themselves:
For years there have been stories of paranormal activity at Jamaica Inn. Many people staying have reported strange incidents occurring usually at night. Popular TV programme ‘Most Haunted’ featured Jamaica Inn in what they said was one of the spookiest episodes they had ever recorded!
The British Paranormal Association have made in-depth investigations and compiled a report based on their findings and awarded the Inn an official stamp of approval for being a genuine haunted establishment!
Top places for investigation appear to be the Smugglers’ Bar and former Stable Bar which is now the museum. The old generator room now the Hotel Reception and of course the original bedrooms. Pedlar’s restaurant, gift shop and the stable’s attic also come into the areas for research.
Part of the main bar at The Jamaica Inn.
Older bedrooms at the inn are thought to be the best rooms to stay in. That is if you are brave enough!
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In the past I have stayed in the infamous room 4. With 3, 5 and 6 also being a choice place to bed down if you dare? Although I have grey hair today it was not due to a phantasm encounter, but purely old age!
Bedroom in the newer extension.
Although, during my recent stay I was checked into the newer rooms, with not a hint of overnight ghoulish goings on. Just a great nights sleep in what are delightful bedrooms with all mod cons one would expect these days. A great place to stay over and dine anyway, located just off the A30 main road at Bolventor.
Imagine how dark this would be without modern electric lights?
Maybe I am not the receptive type…but are you?
Jamaica Inn Guest’s lounge.
If the ghosts do get too much then the guest’s lounge is a get away option with views during the day over part of the expansive and mostly deserted Bodmin Moor.
Jamaica Inn views from the lounge although even in the sunshine still wild looking.
Speaking with the hotel without doubt these Friday fright nights are very popular. They are often booked to capacity and at times well in advance too.
The Inn says: “Are brave enough, join in one of our ghost hunts? However, it’s not for the faint-hearted!”
Inn Fact:
The Inn is linked to two very different writers Daphne Du Maurier with her more romantic style. And Alistair MacLean the Scottish war genre novelist who once owned the pub. His works include The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare.
