Coombe Abbey was originally founded in 1150. Over the century’s it has been host to many queens and princes but nowadays it resides as an impressive hotel and country park situation within Warwickshire, West Midlands
There are many ghostly tales from Coombe Abbey and one in particular is off a Friar called Abbot Geoffrey. In 1345 Abbot was brutally murdered, for which his murderer was never caught and it is thought to be one of his fellow monks.
Over the years, many visitors have reported seeing a ghostly cowled figure floating around the grounds, as well as various items being thrown across the kitchen. It is said these ghostly events are the result of Abbot’s restless spirit
The infamous monk is not alone at Coombe Abbey and it is said that the ghostly footsteps of a young gypsy girl can be heard crossing the cobbles near the stables. The young girl is believed to be Matilda who was betrayed by the master of the Coombe over 300 years ago. Matilda fell pregnant by the master and in return he rejected her and her child, who sadly was stillborn. Matilda, obviously distraught by her pain, put a curse on the family and stated that all first borns within the house would perish. Apparently, since this curse, the Craven family who owned the property 300 years ago until 1922, suffered many premature deaths of their children
Currently, there are other ghostly claims of mysterious draughts, doors slamming and an eerie presence, for which many guests have had sleepless nights and feel so frightened that they leave rather quickly.
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