The Manor House Hotel in Ferryhill, County Durham, dates back to the 17th century. Originally built as a private residence, it served as a coaching inn during the 18th and 19th centuries before becoming a hotel in the early 20th century.

The building has a long history of reported paranormal activity. One of the most frequently encountered spirits is that of a young woman in Victorian-era clothing, often seen wandering the corridors on the upper floors. Staff and guests have reported hearing her footsteps and seeing her apparition, which typically vanishes upon being noticed.

Another notable ghostly presence is that of a former innkeeper, believed to date back to the coaching inn period. He has been spotted in the bar area, sometimes appearing to interact with glasses and bottles. Witnesses describe him as an older man in period dress, with a stern demeanor.

The hotel’s cellar is said to be a hotspot for paranormal activity, with reports of cold spots, unexplained noises, and feelings of unease. Some visitors have claimed to hear muffled voices and the sound of barrels being moved when the cellar was empty.

A particularly active room is said to be Room 4, where guests have reported objects moving on their own, lights turning on and off inexplicably, and the sensation of being watched or touched while alone in the room.

The grounds of the hotel have also been the site of spectral sightings, with reports of shadowy figures moving across the lawn at night and the sound of horse-drawn carriages where no vehicles are present.