Formerly a 16th century coaching Inn, the Golden Lion Hotel is said to have a strong historical connection with Oliver Cromwell. It is believed that Cromwell farmed in the local area in the 1630's, and during the Civil War he used the hotel as an area headquarters in his fight against the King. The Golden Lion is reputed to be home to a number of spirits, one of which, a Green Lady, is said to be associated to Cromwell. She has been witnessed in both Rooms 12 and 14, and legend suggests that she may have been a mistress of his, although it is more than likely that she comes from the 18th or 19th centuries. Much poltergeist activity has also been associated to the Green Lady. The spirit of a Cavalier from the Civil War period is also said to haunt the hotel. This Royalist officer has been seen many times in the vicinity of Room 15 and is thought to have been a prisoner who died there. Residents have complained that their belongings have been mysteriously moved about in the rooms overnight and there have also been reports of bedclothes being pulled from the beds of sleeping guests. Pictures have also be know to fall from the walls for no reason. The communication door between Rooms 12 and 14 was once seen to open on its own, even though it was bolted at the time. On several occasions, bedroom doors leading to the passageway, having been bolted the previous evening, have been found to be open the following morning.