HAUNTED CLIFF TOP HOTEL HALLSANDS DEVON

[@martinross5521]

Thank you for such a detailed history of this hotel and its owners, the way it was saved and restored is as interesting as the story of its building by the Trout sisters. Glad it survived the D-Day rehearsal period too

[@emmaandrews5043]

I'm grateful to the sister. They built my home. It's a wonderful place to live and I love it. I sometimes hear footsteps but it doesn't scare me - I feel it's the ladies checking up on things. I chat to them sometimes, and I hope they appreciate the care I take looking after my bit.

[@dartmoorsouthdevonmythsand1793]

I'm currently writing a book on south devon ghosts and haunts - could you email our account or message the facebook page (dartmoor and south devon myths and legends explorations) what your house is?

[@SmallWonda]

Well I can't imagine they'd leave it to its own devices!!

[@tonykinninmont6639]

First viewed the story of Hallsands on the Antiques Roadshow With Catherine Southern In Perh Australia in Sep 2021 & was immediately fascinated. What a wonderful story of courage & determination especially the Trout sisters whose monument hotel stands today & would love to visit one day.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks Tony please subscribe more on my you tube.

[@briantinker7290]

I discovered while reading today, the existence of Hallsands and the "lost village". Loving this kind of history I just couldn't resist looking on YT and sure enough found a number of short documentaries, this being by far the best, as it is clearly so personal and made with love and respect. The historic and contemporary photos are brilliant. Im looking forward to searching this place out one day. It's so great people take the time to document our heritage and history and amazing people such as the trout sisters obviously were. Thank you so much for your work.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Many thanks for your kind feedback. I have made several historical films please have subscribe to my channel and check the others. Chris.

[@ladylaois8184]

What a thoroughly lovely video! Thank you 🙏

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Many thanks please subscribe appreciate your support.

[@billsykes11]

I love his kind of history. Thank you very much for bringing the story to life. Would love to land at your airfield sometime in my. brother’s plane. I’ve been to Hallsands on and off over the years and have always been fascinated by it. Even more now thanks to you!😀

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Welcome anytime Terry I will have the kettle on. Chris.

[@billsykes11]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER Great! We’ll pop down from Newbury in his Jodel. We love visiting the old aerodromes . The one where we keep it used to house Wellingtons during the war. Hampstead Norreys. It’s a private strip on a farm. Looking forward to it already! Thanks.

[@rosemarylincoln95]

Such an interesting story . I have visited Hallsands and loved it . Your video brought it to life . Thank you

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Glad you enjoyed it Rosemary, I have made several films about Hallsands please have a subscribe to my channel. Chris. kzbin.info/door/Oh3lzlK4b9UtMzHagk7SaQ

[@gregbolitho9775]

Nice job m8, I'm impressed with the sisters, and Robin Price. Determination and a will to succeed that it! My Grandfather was like that. Came Back from Galipoli and France, and opened a Hoadleys Loolly outlet, and Delivered to his customers up to the early 60s on his pushbike to keep his costs down. Retired at 93, died at 95. Keep up the good work!

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks Gregg for your memories, interesting to look back on local history. Chris

[@johngrazier5706]

Fabulous detail and views. Thank you. 😁

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks John Grazier it took a fair bit of research 😊

[@johngrazier5706]

I'm sure.

[@Sillabell]

Thank you so much for reliving some memories of the 1960's when I regularly visited Kingsbridge and always visited the houses that were almost gone apart from elderly lady who lived in the one remaining house and she was always so friendly. I also remember looking through the windows of the hotel and seeing the salt and pepper and tables and I seem to remember wicker type chairs and tables but can't be sure still on the tables but not a soul in site. I went around the back of the house once and there was a very old lady all dressed in black who luckily didn't spot me being nosey. I guess she must have been the last remaining sister. I really wish now that I had spoken to her and risk being chased away:-) Thank you I really enjoyed your video.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Many thanks Sillabell for taking the time to jot your thoughts down. Yes that was the last remaining Trout sister who became a recluse and passed away alone suffering malnutrition. Please check out my other films and it would be lovely if you could subscribe. Chris.

[@TheMendipman]

We stayed there in 1978 and 1979. Lovely place.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks for sharing your memories, that would be the days of Robin Rose Price. 😊

[@rwalker9644]

I cAme upon this story by chance very interesting thanks Ro

[@crownbunker3984]

Great bit of history Thanks.

[@cathydyer3774]

Amazing history and photos. Thank you Chris. I don't think you need the lady singing in the background. I am just happy to hear you talking.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Yes I agree that was one of my early films. I am putting together a new film about the Trout Sisters with new recently acquired information, I can do better. Chris.

[@cathydyer3774]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER Chris we appreciate all your films :)

[@sandyanne]

Fascinating thank you for sharing xx

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Appreciate your feedback. Chris.

[@johndavey72]

Hi Chris . That was really interesting . You certainly didn't mess with the Trout sister's ! I wonder how much it sold for in the '70's and very astute of the buyers ! Thanks Chris .

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks John it was bought by Robin Rose Price then sold to Gill Bell, I have been in touch with both maybe when I am feeling brave I could ask them 😊

[@kevchilton908]

What an amazing story about the Trout sisters, and one well worth remembering for their sheer persistence and hard work! I noticed that Ella was awarded the OBE, do you know why that was, Chris? They did a brilliant job with the build and I'm so pleased it's still standing and in great condition today 👌👏

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Ella Trout rescued some seaman who's ship had been torpedoed off Start Point in 1917.

[@kevchilton908]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER 👍👌

[@SmallWonda]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER WOW! Why hasn't a British production team got their wits about them & made a movie of these amazing sisters?!

[@sarahhebe5806]

An amazing story, Thank you. Did any of the families at Hallsands recieve compensation for the loss of their homes due to the extensive dredging along the coastline for material to build Plymouth dockyard??

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Appreciate your feedback, yes they did receive a rather paltry amount, Mr mildmay built cottages in north Hallsands and some moved there, please subscribe. Chris.

[@SmallWonda]

Very interesting & informative photos - how did Ella get her OBE? I had no idea they actually built Prospect House with their own bare hands - these women were the epitome of TOUGH and need a good story telling about how they lived & survived through their own will, determination & tenacity - no handouts, I'll be bound! No sense of entitlement! I love how they insisted on staying when the Americans took over - the tales they must have had to tell - they should have got OBE's for that alone! Quite amazing! Thanks for shining a light on a piece of local history which needs to be told & appreciated. Ought to make an amazing movie...

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks Small Wonda, Ella rescued sailors from a sunken ship.

[@SmallWonda]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER Our own Grace Darling, Chris - what a wonder woman she was?

[@royfearn4345]

I've been interested in the story of Hallsands for some years after seeing some photos in an old book. Shame about the backkground music though.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks Roy.

[@hannahashworth923]

Interesting story I live locally will bist Hallsands soon.

[@ianrobinson8974]

Ella and Patience Trout: HEROES! They must have had a hard time for society as how many women in those days had the inspiration and fortitude to build such a beautiful place? Is it still a hotel or just private home? 20/03/2121

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks Ian it's now 16 holiday apartments.

[@mrtiabrown]

Wow the ads are getting out of order

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Sorry about that Steve I think you can skip ads unlike regular tv..

[@cornwallparanormalresearch2378]

Awesome watch subbed here

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks for the sub!

[@cornwallparanormalresearch2378]

No worries

[@johnjephcote7636]

At 6:00 is a Hillman Minx, probably grey overall, I guess 1955.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thanks John the hotel reached its peak late forties early fifties, many of the guests were well heeled and the sisters built two garage blocks as well. Chris.

[@jaymorris3468]

Fascinating, thanks for doing this, anything about the haunting?

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Do you think it was the youngest daughter Edith that did the haunting. Chris. kzbin.info/door/Oh3lzlK4b9UtMzHagk7SaQ

[@jaymorris3468]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER I missed it, I'll watch again, thank you

[@thestalicho]

The destruction of Hallsands was as a direct result of the removal of thousands of tons of pebbles that broke the violence of the seas waves. The pebbles went to build Plymouth Dockyard.

[@johnjephcote7636]

I understood that Hallsand's demise was the result of dredging offshore gravel bars in order to build the admiralty harbour works at Portland. This exposed the village to increasingly heavy wave action, especially in times of storm.

[@johnjephcote7636]

Maybe Plymouth, not Portland?

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

That is correct John a very sad event. Chris.

[@dartmoorsouthdevonmythsand1793]

What about the hotel is haunted? I think I missed it?

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

The whole place has an amazing feeling including the lost village.

[@dartmoorsouthdevonmythsand1793]

@@GULLPERCHFLYER in what way?

[@andrewbowdidge6006]

Yes no haunted theme to this tale!

[@chubbyroyston3880]

They looked a proper old pair of trouts, maybe thats where it came from

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Hi Chubby they had a hard life worked hard and both passed away in their 50's

[@chubbyroyston3880]

Only pulling your leg.

[@CK-lp3nm]

Loose the music. Totally ruins the video.

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Thank you for your comments, this film was amongst my early work, I am sorry the production annoys you. Please check out my channel to see if you find something more pleasing. Chris. kzbin.info/door/Oh3lzlK4b9UtMzHagk7SaQ