Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn 250 year old coaching inn, made famous by Daphne du Maurier in her classic novel 'Jamaica Inn'.

Jamaica Inn, Cornwall's legendary coaching house, immortalised in Daphne du Maurier's novel of the same name, has stood high on Bodmin Moor for over four centuries. We're still referred to by historians as Cornwall's most famous smuggling inn. These days we do welcome the more salubrious guest ... and the odd ghost! Jamaica Inn was built in 1750 as a coaching inn for travellers making the journey

between Launceston and Bodmin. Remote and isolated, it quickly became the ideal place to stop for smugglers transporting illegal goods into Devon and onwards. Jamaica Inn now is home to one of the finest and most extensive collections of smuggling artifacts in the UK at our Smugglers museum. In 1930, Jamaica Inn was visited by author Daphne du Maurier, who was inspired to write her most famous novel by the atmosphere and history of the inn. Fans of the novel now travel from all over the world to visit the Inn and our fantastic Daphne du Maurier museum. With all of this history, it comes as no surprise that Jamaica Inn is considered one of the most haunted buildings in Cornwall. In fact, when TV show Most Haunted featured Jamaica Inn, they said that it was one of the spookiest programmes that they have ever recorded. Guests have reported seeing and hearing things which cannot be explained, and now many stay with us with the hope of seeing something for themselves! Spend the night in one of our famous haunted hotel rooms, enjoy our superb food for lunch or simply stop for a real ale with your dog by our open fire!

👻 WHAT LURKS BEHIND THE LEGENDS OF JAMAICA INN? 👻For centuries, Jamaica Inn has been surrounded by tales of smugglers, m...
08/09/2026

👻 WHAT LURKS BEHIND THE LEGENDS OF JAMAICA INN? 👻

For centuries, Jamaica Inn has been surrounded by tales of smugglers, mystery, tragedy… and spirits that may never have left.

Join Karin Beasant of the Jamaica Inn Paranormal Team for a fascinating journey into the hidden history, famous hauntings and wonderfully entertaining folklore of this legendary Cornish inn.

📖 Karin and Lisa are also thrilled to showcase their brand-new book, Jamaica Inn – The History, Hauntings & Folklore.
Created from more than 11 years of dedicated study and research at Jamaica Inn, the book delves into the real stories behind the legends, separating fact from fiction and revealing the remarkable people — and spirits — connected to the Inn.

👻 Hear the stories. Discover the truth. Decide for yourself what you believe…

📚 Copies of the book will be available to purchase on the day, with the opportunity to have your copy signed by Karin and Lisa.

📅 Saturday 19th September 2026
⏰ 4pm
🎟️ £10 per person
☕ Tea or coffee included
🏚️ Free admission to the Jamaica Inn Museum after the talk
🔞 Over 16s only
📞 To book, call 01566 86250

Will you dare to uncover the hidden history and ghosts of Jamaica Inn? 👻
The Coaching Inn Group

New term. New teachers. New classrooms. New beginnings.After the excitement of heading back to school, why not celebrate...
07/09/2026

New term. New teachers. New classrooms. New beginnings.

After the excitement of heading back to school, why not celebrate with a family meal together?

For one extra week, little ones can enjoy 2 courses from our Kids Menu for just £4.95, plus a FREE ice cream.

Available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm until 11th September.

Book your table today. https://www.jamaicainn.co.uk/food-and-drinks/

👄 WE SEE YOU SHIVER WITH ANTICI…PATION 👄Something strange is coming to Jamaica Inn this Halloween…We’ve been busy behind...
03/09/2026

👄 WE SEE YOU SHIVER WITH ANTICI…PATION 👄

Something strange is coming to Jamaica Inn this Halloween…

We’ve been busy behind the scenes planning our biggest and spookiest Halloween yet, and we’re almost ready to reveal what’s lurking in the shadows…

🩸 Horror
👻 Spirits
🔮 The paranormal

…and a few surprises we’re keeping firmly under wraps for now 👄.

FULL HALLOWEEN LINE-UP COMING VERY SOON.

Keep watching… 👀

This Halloween, Jamaica Inn is going to be anything but ordinary.

The Coaching Inn Group

How was your first day back?Whether it's a brand-new school, a new classroom, or simply the start of a new term, we'd lo...
02/09/2026

How was your first day back?

Whether it's a brand-new school, a new classroom, or simply the start of a new term, we'd love to hear all about it.
Treat the kids to 2 courses and a FREE ice cream for just £4.95, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm.

The perfect excuse to swap first-day stories over dinner.
Book now https://www.jamaicainn.co.uk/food-and-drinks/

01/09/2026

🎶 What a bank holiday weekend at Jamaica Inn! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along and made it such a brilliant weekend, and of course to all the incredible performers who kept us entertained! ❤️

We’ve loved every minute! Thank you for celebrating the bank holiday with us — we’ll see you again soon! 🍻

The Coaching Inn Group

31/08/2026
🌧️ IT MAY BE WET & GLOOMY OUTSIDE… BUT IT’S ALWAYS LIVELY AT JAMAICA INN! 🎶🍻Make the most of this Bank Holiday Monday an...
31/08/2026

🌧️ IT MAY BE WET & GLOOMY OUTSIDE… BUT IT’S ALWAYS LIVELY AT JAMAICA INN! 🎶🍻

Make the most of this Bank Holiday Monday and join us for a fantastic day of live music and entertainment! 🎉

🎸 12–2pm – Liam Ferguson performing acoustic live
🎤 2–4pm – The Lemonaires – Men of Cornwall
🎙️ From 7pm – Open Mic Night!

So grab your friends, escape the Cornish drizzle and head down to Jamaica Inn for great music, good food, drinks and plenty of Bank Holiday vibes! 🍻🎶

📍 Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor

The Coaching Inn Group

The Great British Roadtrip Grand Finale is almost here!On Wednesday 9th September, our incredible colleagues will be tak...
31/08/2026

The Great British Roadtrip Grand Finale is almost here!

On Wednesday 9th September, our incredible colleagues will be taking on a cycling challenge of up to 53 miles each as they complete the final leg of The Great British Roadtrip, raising vital funds and awareness for Mind, our chosen charity supporting better mental health.

Every mile cycled and every pound donated helps Mind continue their incredible work, providing advice, support and services to those who need it most.
If you'd like to support the team and make a difference, please donate via our JustGiving page:
💙 https://loom.ly/nxWGYEY

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Address

Jamaica Inn, Bolventor
Launceston
PL157TS

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 9pm
Saturday 7:30am - 9pm
Sunday 7:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+44156686250

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