Less than 100 kilometres east of Perth in the WA Wheatbelt, York is known for its colonial architecture, stunning wildflowers and thriving art scene.
But inside the walls of the historic buildings, some say it's the ghosts that run the town.
The Castle Hotel sits on Avon Terrace in the town centre and was established in 1853, making it almost as old as York itself.
The venue was run by the Craig family for many years — and some locals believe one relative never left.
Basil Craig was a decorated war veteran who was awarded a Military Medal for Bravery in World War I.
After returning home, he took over management from his parents, and visitors have reported him floating around the halls and spooking his guests.
Shirley Harrup has worked at the hotel's bottle-shop for more than three decades, and says Basil doesn't respond well to change.
"He's still active … he's a big furniture mover, particularly one wardrobe," she said.
Staff and guests say they also hear a young child playing in the hallways, bouncing a ball against the walls upstairs.
Many tourists come to town to visit Basil, who's known to particularly gravitate towards young ladies.
"People feel cold air in the room … he's well known, we get a lot of visitors on the ghost trail," Shirley said.
The venue has even named a beer — 'Basil's Brew' — after the manager who refuses to leave.
The playful Mrs Inkpen
Just down the road from Basil and his castle, guests at the Settlers Hotel have experienced their fair share of paranormal activity.
The hotel's general manager, Stacey Slater, says long-time resident Mrs Inkpen likes to play tricks on staff.
"We have a doorbell for the kitchen that goes off for orders, and it will go off late at night when no one's here," she said.
"One night we were doing karaoke and something started playing up on the computer. One of the other girls said, 'it's Mrs Inkpen', and the doorbell went off as she said it. No one was there, it was around 10pm and no one was in the kitchen."
A Perth-based 'psychic medium' has even visited the venue and claims to have seen a ghostly gateway inside.
"In one room she went into she felt there was a portal where spirits were coming in and out, and there were suspicious noises that happened while we were in there," Ms Slater said.
Old York Hospital
Just around the corner from Basil and Mrs Inkpen sits the Old York Hospital, which is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in WA.
Staff who worked there when it was operational were reportedly too frightened to walk upstairs alone.
It was eventually turned into a hostel, and people who stayed there during the 1980s reported being set-upon by paranormal figures.
The site is a private residence closed to tourists; visitors are encouraged to respect their privacy and stay away.
Most of the town's locals agree ghosts are around, with spirits also reportedly felt in the Court House Museum, Faversham House and the York Town Hall, which was built in 1911.
And those who aren't convinced are encouraged to come to town and listen to some first-hand encounters — perhaps while enjoying a Basil's Brew.
"Most of us locals … we think we're the spookiest town," Ms Harrup said.
