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Sleep Like A Traitor
The Traitors is back! And with Britons fully embracing their inner detectives, the allure of a suspense-soaked countryside escape complete with shadowy hallways, crackling fires and the irresistible question of “who’s hiding what?” is stronger than ever.
Groups can immerse themselves in their very own plot twist this winter thanks to Rural Retreats. From atmospheric farmhouses to sprawling manors perfect for plotting and sleuthing, the scene is set for the ultimate Great British Whodunnit Weekend.
Blencowe Hall, Blencowe, Cumbria
Short breaks from £3,622 | Sleeps 24
With its 15th-century fortified towers, spiral staircases and grand, atmospheric rooms, this Grade I listed manor is practically made for a whodunnit weekend. Blencowe Hall’s secluded setting, sprawling grounds and richly historic interiors create the perfect backdrop for plotting, clue-hunting and big-reveal moments, all with modern comforts and a touch of luxury to keep your detectives happy.
Short breaks from £3,622 | Sleeps 24
With its 15th-century fortified towers, spiral staircases and grand, atmospheric rooms, this Grade I listed manor is practically made for a whodunnit weekend. Blencowe Hall’s secluded setting, sprawling grounds and richly historic interiors create the perfect backdrop for plotting, clue-hunting and big-reveal moments, all with modern comforts and a touch of luxury to keep your detectives happy.
Upper Helmsley Hall, York, Yorkshire
Short breaks from £3,348 | Sleeps 20
Uncover secrets at Upper Helmsley Hall, a Georgian-Victorian estate with oak panelled rooms and grand reception spaces. Perfect for a Traitors-style murder mystery weekend, it sleeps 20 and combines period elegance with modern comforts, manicured gardens, and a private tennis court for a truly unforgettable escape.
Short breaks from £3,348 | Sleeps 20
Uncover secrets at Upper Helmsley Hall, a Georgian-Victorian estate with oak panelled rooms and grand reception spaces. Perfect for a Traitors-style murder mystery weekend, it sleeps 20 and combines period elegance with modern comforts, manicured gardens, and a private tennis court for a truly unforgettable escape.
Askrigg Chapel, Askrigg, North Yorkshire
Short breaks from £1,307 | Sleeps 8
With its dramatic stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings and striking wrought-iron staircase, this former chapel offers a uniquely atmospheric setting for a mystery weekend. Spacious, character-filled rooms make perfect stages for clues and reveals, while the Yorkshire Dales backdrop adds a moody, cinematic edge to your countryside mystery.
Short breaks from £1,307 | Sleeps 8
With its dramatic stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings and striking wrought-iron staircase, this former chapel offers a uniquely atmospheric setting for a mystery weekend. Spacious, character-filled rooms make perfect stages for clues and reveals, while the Yorkshire Dales backdrop adds a moody, cinematic edge to your countryside mystery.
Creaky Cottage, Dorchester, Dorset
Short breaks from £957 | Sleeps 8
Creaky Cottage’s spacious, cosy interiors and secluded rural setting make it perfect for a memorable group escape. With generous gathering spaces, cosy wood-burning stoves, and room for up to eight guests, it’s ideal for plotting, games, and evening storytelling, all set against the rolling Dorset countryside for a truly atmospheric getaway.
Short breaks from £957 | Sleeps 8
Creaky Cottage’s spacious, cosy interiors and secluded rural setting make it perfect for a memorable group escape. With generous gathering spaces, cosy wood-burning stoves, and room for up to eight guests, it’s ideal for plotting, games, and evening storytelling, all set against the rolling Dorset countryside for a truly atmospheric getaway.
Birkdale House, Windermere, Cumbria
Short breaks from £2,476 | Sleeps 10
Birkdale House combines traditional Victorian charm with modern luxury, offering spacious rooms, a cinema and games room, and stunning views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Surrounded by private farmland with easy access to walks and scenic viewpoints, it’s the perfect setting for a group escape full of relaxation, adventure, and memorable moments.
Short breaks from £2,476 | Sleeps 10
Birkdale House combines traditional Victorian charm with modern luxury, offering spacious rooms, a cinema and games room, and stunning views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Surrounded by private farmland with easy access to walks and scenic viewpoints, it’s the perfect setting for a group escape full of relaxation, adventure, and memorable moments.
Butley Priory, Woodbridge, Surrey
7 night breaks from £5,850 | Sleeps 11
Butley Priory is a one-of-a-kind, 700-year-old Grade I listed house. With soaring Gothic ceilings, vaulted reception rooms, smouldering log fires, and a secluded garden, it offers an unforgettable setting for group escapes or special celebrations — perfect for plotting twists and turns in a murder-mystery weekend. Hidden corners, secret rooms, and luxurious bedrooms create a sense of discovery and drama, while the surrounding Suffolk countryside and coastline provide endless opportunities for exploration and relaxation.
7 night breaks from £5,850 | Sleeps 11
Butley Priory is a one-of-a-kind, 700-year-old Grade I listed house. With soaring Gothic ceilings, vaulted reception rooms, smouldering log fires, and a secluded garden, it offers an unforgettable setting for group escapes or special celebrations — perfect for plotting twists and turns in a murder-mystery weekend. Hidden corners, secret rooms, and luxurious bedrooms create a sense of discovery and drama, while the surrounding Suffolk countryside and coastline provide endless opportunities for exploration and relaxation.
Marrington Hall, Montgomery, Shropshire
Short breaks from £3,354 | Sleeps 14
Marrington Hall is a show-stopping 16th-century country house where historic grandeur meets modern luxury, and maybe a dash of mischief. With grand reception rooms, a baronial dining hall, and seven bedrooms, it’s perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a cheeky weekend of intrigue. Wander the sprawling lawns, dodge the croquet balls, take a dip in the pool, or gather around the fire pit plotting your next “crime” in true country-house style.
Short breaks from £3,354 | Sleeps 14
Marrington Hall is a show-stopping 16th-century country house where historic grandeur meets modern luxury, and maybe a dash of mischief. With grand reception rooms, a baronial dining hall, and seven bedrooms, it’s perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a cheeky weekend of intrigue. Wander the sprawling lawns, dodge the croquet balls, take a dip in the pool, or gather around the fire pit plotting your next “crime” in true country-house style.
Melmerby Hall & Stag Cottage, Penrith Cumbria
Short breaks from £3,099 | Sleeps 24
Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage, 5* Gold Award retreats in the North Pennines, offer the perfect atmospheric setting for a Traitors style getaway. With 25 acres of woodland, walled gardens, an archery lawn, and cosy period charm, they combine space, style, and secrets for an unforgettable countryside escape.
Short breaks from £3,099 | Sleeps 24
Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage, 5* Gold Award retreats in the North Pennines, offer the perfect atmospheric setting for a Traitors style getaway. With 25 acres of woodland, walled gardens, an archery lawn, and cosy period charm, they combine space, style, and secrets for an unforgettable countryside escape.
