People from all corners of the nation have been captivated by BBC One's The Traitors. With season three drawing to a dramatic close, the much-anticipated betrayal and mischief is still playing out at the iconic Scottish highlands castle thanks to the US series. Here, we round up eight unique homes across the UK where you can live out your Traitors murder-mystery fantasies.
Thornemead Castle, Somerset
With its storybook-castle façade, mahogany-panelled interiors, tartan-print upholstery, and designated library with dramatic open fire, you can almost taste the history when stepping inside this 240-year-old Gothic castle on the Somerset coast. Perhaps England’s finest answer to the famous Traitors castle, where secrets lurk in the halls after-dark.
Florin, Wales
Florin is a Welsh chateau, with a princess-worthy tower and décor flamboyant enough to rival that of Claudia Winkleman's (or Alan Cumming's for fans of the US version) wardrobe. Think moss-green velvet sofas, ornate floral drapes, and walls peppered with those distinctive blue-and-white Willoware china plates that once-upon-a-time housed slices of Battenberg at granny’s.
The Signal Station, Cornwall
Appearing as just a mere white speck on the edge of the cliff, The Signal Station is one of Cornwall’s most iconic heritage buildings with a unique maritime history. Smaller groups of friends and family can take advantage of its breathtaking coastal location – enjoying Traitors-style expeditions across the coast path – before returning home to sip Cornish gin from the rooftop bar.
The Lost Music Hall, Devon
Once owned by a London dandy to serve as his secret retreat from society, this Arts & Crafts manor house in Devon is the perfect setting for dressing up in glad rags, sipping dirty martinis, and enjoying a good, old fashioned game of whodunnit. Those wanting to book bespoke murder-mystery evenings as a unique extra to their stay, can now do so here upon request.
Castle Trinity, Yorkshire
Although quintessential from the outside, with a sweeping drive and towering turrets, inside this Yorkshire castle is anything but. Seductive splashes of moody chocolate and plum set the scene for mystery and treachery in typical Traitors style, whilst the outdoor lounge – complete with crackling fire pit – awaits sociable evenings beneath the stars.
Gulliver’s Hall, Cotswolds
Set within 320 private acres, guests in command of this Cotswolds estate will struggle to explore its every corner – from farmland to wildflower meadows to woodland. Sleeping up to 21, here the whole party can gather in the events barn to recreate their own “round table”, escaping to the private spa the next morning to calm post-breakfast nerves.
Castle Trematonia, Cornwall
This whimsical House of Hackney castle in Cornwall sure has seen a party or two in its time. With glorious acres of tropical grounds, rooms that unfurl like fern fronds before you as you turn each corner, fantastical interiors bringing a taste of the weird and wonderful, and an exotic natural swimming pool, we could think of worse places to be "murdered."
Castle on the Well, Devon
On the edge of Devon's Exmoor National Park, this fairytale folly is said to rest on prehistoric Druid stones on the site of a 6th century chantry, cloaking the place in a cloud of intriguing mystery. Inside, its luxury-country-home-meets-hunting-lodge aesthetic whips up visions of post-mission whiskies by the fire and leisurely tub soaks as you await your fate.
Feeling inspired? Why not explore some of our other homes inspired by the big screen – from Saltburn estates to Bridgerton manors – or peruse our collection of party houses for grand gatherings.
