Report - Deanwater Hotel - Woodford, Stockport - April 2024

[MK83]

The grade 2 listed Deanwater Hotel was formerly Deanwater House, Built in 1837 but incorporating a much earlier 17th century building which currently houses the hotel reception and bar. The 19th century section was built by James Andrew to house the manager of the Dean Water calico printing mill, with cottages also being built for the workers nearby. The hotel closed in 2023.

This isn't the most interesting explore, its basically a bland hotel/wedding venue with most of the original features hidden by cheap hotel decor although there are a few interesting features visible like nice windows and beams. Looks like metal thieves have run rampant throughout the hotel. We struggled to find much to interest us so the shots are a bit unimaginative. The place is fairly extensive with a lot of rooms and a spa/pool area but overall very samey. One bizarre thing about the place is the fact that they have put down office style carpets in and around the swimming pool for some reason?

Thanks for looking.

 

[dansgas1000]

Not really one for hotel explores myself but I agree that this one has some lovely features within. The photos came out great!

 

[Bazza74]

Interesting use for the pool!
was better photographical than you suggested I think, nice job.

 

[MK83]

Not really one for hotel explores myself but I agree that this one has some lovely features within. The photos came out great!

Cheers, we're not really into hotel explores either tbh but it was pretty local so might as well have a look.

Interesting use for the pool!
was better photographical than you suggested I think, nice job.

Thanks, yeah the pool is bizarre, can't figure out why you would carpet a pool?

 

[mookster]

Cheers, we're not really into hotel explores either tbh but it was pretty local so might as well have a look.

Thanks, yeah the pool is bizarre, can't figure out why you would carpet a pool?

Probably as a cheap way of creating a non-slip tiled grippy surface, cheaper to pick up a load of carpet tiles for £1 each than splash out on the sort of tiles you are supposed to use.

 

[DustySensorPhotography]

Looks insanely open for somewhere which is pretty mint like that - nice one

 

[FreshFingers]

Looks insanely open for somewhere which is pretty mint like that - nice one

It's in quite an isolated little spot, although I did see a police car parked at the front entrance this weekend. Few weeks before a fire gets going?

 

[MK83]

Probably as a cheap way of creating a non-slip tiled grippy surface, cheaper to pick up a load of carpet tiles for £1 each than splash out on the sort of tiles you are supposed to use.

Possibly although they would be pretty minging after a while at the bottom of a pool!

Looks insanely open for somewhere which is pretty mint like that - nice one

Thanks, it is very much open, it looks like metal thieves have forced every door.

It's in quite an isolated little spot, although I did see a police car parked at the front entrance this weekend. Few weeks before a fire gets going?

There's a good chance, it isn't going to stay in a decent condition for long.

 

[billinge]

The pool and spa was closed several years ago, and the space was rented out as office/meeting space.

 

[Bobbles]

This post to some sounds absolutely crazy, but this post is factual, true and without question the most frightening experiences I have ever encountered.
A friend and I do paranormal investigations.
We have been doing this as a bit of a hobby pastime for around 6 months or so.
We both have heard noises in buildings in the past, and to be honest, could have put the noises down to vermin or even birds in the buildings.
We have paranormal equipment which is activated by vibration, temperature changes and varying frequencies.
None of this equipment was used on the day we visited the site.
It was more of an urban exploration.
As I walked around the abandoned hotel we both felt nothing paranormal at all.
Looking through the labyrinth of rooms a number of photographs were taken.
My friend sent me all of the pictures taken via Watsapp the day after the exploration......
I can honestly state that I nearly fainted and became very emotional in seeing two of the photos when blown up on screen.......
One photo shows the debris and a floorboard missing at the top of one of the many staircases in the hotel.
In the left hand corner is a child holding a doll with one hand.
The child is around 8 - 9 years old with long black hair.
She is wearing a white or light coloured nightwear and a pair of small silk slippers, or ballet type shoes which appear To be covering only her toes.
The second picture my friend highlighted was again viewed from the top of some stairs looking down to the lower level.
Glass was strewn everywhere....
To the left of the picture appearing in mid air, is the distinct face of a human skull with the spirit showing it covering its mouth with one finger, as saying "be quiet"....
I thought at first it was a poster on the wall but then realised it was away from any surface.
I can swear by almighty God that this is true.
Please be very warey of this building, and do not enter at night.
The building is a labryth and hard to navigate in daylight never mind in the dark.
I will finish by stating this...
My friend has told me( after acquiring numerous spirit gadget gismos costing a fortune) that it has frightened her so much she dosnt think she will Cary on doing the paranormal research any more.
For me, I think it will take me a long time before I can settle my mind back to normal.....
For those who have seen such sightings you will appreciate what I mean.
I was once very skeptical due to not seeing such things for myself.
Believe me, after this encounter i can categorically state that these spirits exist.
And as they do, means that there is an afterlife and our spirits go on.
I am not trying in any way or form to stop anyone from Urban Exploration as it is very interesting to do, but for God's sake ,don't do it in this Hotel.
Thank you.
Bobbles
Wigan
Greater Manchester

 

[albino-jay]

This post to some sounds absolutely crazy, but this post is factual, true and without question the most frightening experiences I have ever encountered.
A friend and I do paranormal investigations.
We have been doing this as a bit of a hobby pastime for around 6 months or so.
We both have heard noises in buildings in the past, and to be honest, could have put the noises down to vermin or even birds in the buildings.
We have paranormal equipment which is activated by vibration, temperature changes and varying frequencies.
None of this equipment was used on the day we visited the site.
It was more of an urban exploration.
As I walked around the abandoned hotel we both felt nothing paranormal at all.
Looking through the labyrinth of rooms a number of photographs were taken.
My friend sent me all of the pictures taken via Watsapp the day after the exploration......
I can honestly state that I nearly fainted and became very emotional in seeing two of the photos when blown up on screen.......
One photo shows the debris and a floorboard missing at the top of one of the many staircases in the hotel.
In the left hand corner is a child holding a doll with one hand.
The child is around 8 - 9 years old with long black hair.
She is wearing a white or light coloured nightwear and a pair of small silk slippers, or ballet type shoes which appear To be covering only her toes.
The second picture my friend highlighted was again viewed from the top of some stairs looking down to the lower level.
Glass was strewn everywhere....
To the left of the picture appearing in mid air, is the distinct face of a human skull with the spirit showing it covering its mouth with one finger, as saying "be quiet"....
I thought at first it was a poster on the wall but then realised it was away from any surface.
I can swear by almighty God that this is true.
Please be very warey of this building, and do not enter at night.
The building is a labryth and hard to navigate in daylight never mind in the dark.
I will finish by stating this...
My friend has told me( after acquiring numerous spirit gadget gismos costing a fortune) that it has frightened her so much she dosnt think she will Cary on doing the paranormal research any more.
For me, I think it will take me a long time before I can settle my mind back to normal.....
For those who have seen such sightings you will appreciate what I mean.
I was once very skeptical due to not seeing such things for myself.
Believe me, after this encounter i can categorically state that these spirits exist.
And as they do, means that there is an afterlife and our spirits go on.
I am not trying in any way or form to stop anyone from Urban Exploration as it is very interesting to do, but for God's sake ,don't do it in this Hotel.
Thank you.
Bobbles
Wigan
Greater Manchester

If you’re going to spout a load magic the least you could do is post the photo’s showing these “spirits”

 

[FreshFingers]

I'm getting the word...Bullsh!t

 

[tumbles]

Now this should cure the hospital boredom today 🍿🍿🍿

 

[GRONK]

 

[Bobbles]

I knew that I would have replies like this, it was expected.
I have in the past been probably more skeptical than most regarding the paranorm

al.
This is why I delved into it feet first.
Have you ever seen somthing that blows your mind so much it affects your sleep and daily life.
Somthing that in the back of your mind you knew existed but did not want to expand your feelings or thoughts on the matter for the sake of knowing that you would be shamed or ridiculed. As in the returned posts on this forum have done...
I have always been skeptical and wouldn't believe any rumors or tales regarding paranormal or ghost sightings...
Until now.
The first picture shows the dark brown haired Child wearing a victorian type white or cream nightie.
She is holding a doll in her left hand.
She is also wearing silk type shoes or slippers.
This spirit wasn't seen whilst walking around the site.
Look to the top left of picture one and enhance it please to see this....
A total of 20 pictures were randomly taken of this hotels interior, and was only disclosed when my friend enlarged the pictures on her tablet.
18 of the photos showed nothing but the remnants of the interior.
photo 2. shows everything.
The second photograph shows a person's skeletal face with his or her hands in an expression covering the mouth.
Go to the left of the bottom of the stairs in the darkened area to see this.
My friend is in a bad state.
Blew her mind completely.
Please also note that there has not been any tampering or doctoring of these pictures images.
Believe!
Kind regards from Bobbles.

If you’re going to spout a load magic the least you could do is post the photo’s showing these “spirits”