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On the Isle of Wight, there are a number of eerie manor houses, but Appuldurcombe House’s ancient ruins are reputed to be among the island’s most haunted.
Overview of Appuldurcombe House
The Appuldurcombe House was built on a site with a rich history that dates back to the eleventh century. The first Norman king of England, William the Conqueror, is thought to have owned it as a manor. Over the course of the following four centuries, it housed Poor Clare nuns as an abbey.
The Worsley family lived at the house, which was formerly among the largest on the island. The current house, a baroque architectural specimen, was built in 1702, but there has been a structure on the property since 1100, when it was first a priory and then a convent. The house has been expanded over the years, and in later years it has served as a hotel, a school for young gentlemen, and a residence for the monks who would later relocate to Quarr Abbey.
Before the Worsley family started building in 1701, the location had previously been a Tudor house and a Norman priory (about 1100). The Worsley family didn’t move into the mansion until the middle of the 1800s, after it was finally finished in 1772.
The transformation of a mansion into a magnificent home
Up to Sir Robert Worsley purchased the land in the 18th century, it had been leased numerous times. On the Isle of Wight, right off the coast of England, he converted the mansion into one of the most exquisite Baroque homes. In addition to its spectacular architecture, the mansion is flanked by gorgeous gardens made by renowned landscape architect Capability Brown.
After touring Europe, Worsley returned inspired by the numerous lovely gardens he had seen in various towns and set out to make this one even more lovely. He created and erected other smaller monuments alongside Brown, including the obelisk that is in honor of Brown, of which only a small portion now exists.
Appuldurcombe House building is done in secret.
The house’s construction started in 1701 and took about 70 years to complete. More than 300 windows were included in the design because Worsley wanted the home to be spacious and light. For him, his family, and visitors, it had close to 50 rooms. The drawing room, which doubled as a withdrawing chamber, was the most popular space for hosting guests.
Current Data
The property is now open to the public, cared for by English Heritage, and offers a wealth of information on its nine-century past. The Appuldurcombe House is also thought by some to be haunted, as are many abandoned locations. The fact that it is hidden deep among the Wroxall village’s trees only heightens the ominous atmosphere.
Monks’ ghosts and Baby crying sounds
Many visitors assert that they have witnessed the ghosts of monks or heard a baby crying while they were there. Some claim that the temperature has changed and there is a sense of being watched at the location where the Great Hall once stood.
Refurbishing the entrance hall
The marble floor in the entrance hall and the façade have both been restored, highlighting how stunning the home was when it was first built.
The ticket office claims that Appuldurcombe’s normally accessible cellars have also experienced sightings of a monk’s ghost. It’s worthwhile to visit the basement of the house if you’re sensitive to such things. Appuldurcombe House is nonetheless a frightening ruin even if ghost stories aren’t your thing.
Appuldurcombe Gardens Vacation Resort
Walking and cycling trails are just a short distance from Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park, making it the perfect location for a quiet and restful getaway.
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