Unravel the Past. Survive the Weekend.

Parnacott House—a 400-year-old Devon manor steeped in shadows, secrets & historic charm.

Host your own private, immersive murder mystery weekend.

Imagine stepping down a private, tree-lined lane into 12 acres of secluded Devon countryside. Behind the Georgian facade of Parnacott House lie creaking floorboards, an atmospheric drawing room with a roaring open fire, and a candlelit grand dining room that seats 14.

This isn’t just a weekend away. It is your own private stage. Gather up to 14 friends, family members, or colleagues, assign your suspects, pour the claret, and see who among you has a dark secret to hide.

What’s Included in Your DIY Murder Mystery Weekend


  • Exclusive Manor Hire: Full access to Parnacott House sleeping up to 14 guests across 7 bedrooms (including 2 ground-floor accessible rooms).

  • Atmospheric Spaces: A Victorian drawing room with an open fire, a cozy breakfast-sitting room with a wood burner, and a games room for late-night sleuthing.

  • The Grand Dining Room: A dramatic setting for your formal accusation dinner party (seats 14 comfortably).

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  • DIY Mystery Kit Guide: Curated character booklets, alibis, hidden clues, and timeline prompts sent straight to you, or bring your own favorite murder mystery game box.

  • Grounds for Intrigue: 12 acres of gardens, secret pathways, and a barn for afternoon investigating.

  • By the Coast & Moors: Only 8 miles from the surf and cliff walks of Bude, and a short drive from Dartmoor or Bodmin Moor.

  • Parnacott Paws: Bring up to 3 dogs along to join the investigation (complete with our secure dog enrichment garden).

[The Itinerary: A Sample Weekend]

Friday: Arrival & The First Whisper

  • 4:00 PM – Arrive down the private drive, crack open a bottle, and pick your bedrooms (from the four-poster master suite to cozy twins).

  • 7:30 PM – Gather in the drawing room for welcome drinks. Character envelopes are opened. The first alibis are spoken—and the first alibi might already be a lie.

  • 9:00 PM – A casual supper around the woodburner in the breakfast room.

Saturday: Clues, Walks & The Crime

  • Morning – Clear your head with a walk along the Bude coast or a game of croquet/table tennis on the lawn.

  • Afternoon – Interrogate your fellow guests, inspect hidden envelope clues left around the house, and re-examine the timeline.

  • 8:00 PM – The Main Event. Sit down for a formal, candlelit dinner in the dining room. Accusations fly between courses.

  • 10:30 PM – Gather by the open fire in the drawing room as the detective (one of you) exposes the killer, the motive, and the missed clue.

Sunday: The Post-Mortem & Farewell

  • Morning – Relive the drama over coffee and breakfast before checking out of your weekend of malice and memory.

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