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THE RED LION: AN HAUNTING EXPERIENCE? Red Lion Inn Review

Unless you are a keen researcher into the stone circle or you find yourself on late night druid patrol you probably won't need to stay in Avebury. Those who fancy a bit of ghost hunting might however find the Red Lion to their liking. In many old inns - and this building dates from the 17th cenury - one can often find tales of unpleasant apparitions. Normally this simply refers to standard of the 'Ploughman's lunches' but here we have a racy tale of a Cavalier husband and an unfaithful wife. Florrie (apparently that was her name) was murdered by her jealous and avenging who slit her throat and hid the body down the well. Needless to say she was not terribly chuffed about it and can be seen wandering the inn. According to the locals many people have refused to stay here more than one night - but according to some vociferous web critics this might have more to do with the food and accommodation than the haunting! Perhaps best left for the dedicated spectre inspector? Ghostly or ghastly? The choice is yours. (If it has any bearing, I was told that Wednesdays used to be Bikers Night)

Address: High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire. SN8 1RF

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: If you're amidst the stones, you're only a stone's throw away.

Other Contact: 7928@greeneking.co.uk

Phone: 01672 539266

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Inn