CURIOUS END COTTAGE

WHERE HOLIDAYS GET PUZZLING!

Welcome to a place where your relaxing countryside getaway comes with a twist (several twists, actually… perhaps hidden in drawers or behind bookcases).

To book your OVERNIGHT stay:

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Email: admin@onewayoutescape.com

 

What’s all this then?

This is no ordinary self-catering stay. It’s a fully immersive, story-driven escape room experience—except instead of racing the clock in a locked room, you’ll have an entire charming Victorian cottage (and possibly a village…) to explore at your leisure. The cottage is in the beautiful village of Belton-in -Rutland, four miles west of Uppingham and six miles south of Oakham. We’re in the heart of the country, in England’s smallest, and possibly proudest, county of Rutland.

At the heart of it all is the delightfully eccentric Jannet Bambleforth—a sociable, brilliant antiquarian with a passion for curious objects, clever puzzles, and meaningful friendships. Rather than leaving her beloved cottage to family, she’s devised a far more entertaining plan…

The Challenge

Jannet has scattered her home with riddles, clues, hidden mechanisms, and ingenious contraptions. Solve them, and you’ll uncover the location of the house deeds—and a few surprises she’s tucked away for worthy minds.

No pressure… just your legacy at stake.

What to Expect

  • 🏡 A cosy Victorian cottage in a picturesque Rutland village

  • 🧠 50+ unique puzzles—from clever to downright devious

  • 🤝 Play your way: split into teams or collaborate as one brilliant hive mind

  • 🕰️ No ticking clock: take it slow, take breaks, make tea, argue over clues

  • 🔓 Not locked in (we’re not monsters)

  • 📜 Hints available if things get… humbling

Puzzles

  • Physical

  • Mechanical

  • Slightly chemical (don’t worry, nothing explosive)

  • Occasionally edible

  • Sometimes noisy

Not scary…
(Unless you choose to wander the village clue trail in the dark. That’s on you.)

Who Is It For?

If you enjoy:

  • Solving mysteries

  • Laughing with friends

  • Feeling smug when you crack something tricky

…then you’ll feel right at home.

You don’t need to be an escape room veteran — this experience is designed to be flexible.

Go full detective mode or casually dabble between cups of tea and slices of cake.

Best suited for:

  • Groups of friends

  • Families with older children

(Not ideal for very young children—unless they’re unusually gifted masterminds.)

The Cottage

  • Sleeps 4 comfortably (1 double, 1 twin)

  • 1 bathroom (strategic planning advised)

  • Option to squeeze in 2 extra players (cosy chaos included at no extra charge — two z-beds are provided, bring your own bedding and towels!)

  • Free on site parking for two small/medium sized cars. Further free on street parking.

Inside you’ll find:

  • A well-equipped kitchen (yes, you can cook between clues)

  • Living room for plotting and pondering

  • Wi-Fi, TV, washing machine, dishwasher

  • Woodburner for cosy winter evenings

  • Tea, coffee & milk and homemade cookies on arrival (essential fuel for brainpower)

Booking Options

Additional nights: £130/night

Practical Bits

  • Free parking.

  • EV charging available, please ask

  • Bedding & towels provided for up to 4 guests

  • Up to 2 extra guests: bring your own bedding & towels

  • Nets of kindling, fire lighters and logs £10/net - enough for 1-2 fires.

FAQs

Is it like a real escape room?
Yes… but also no. The puzzles are just as clever, but:

  • No frantic countdown

  • No being locked in

  • No cameras watching your every move

  • No need to dismantle the furniture like a raccoon in a panic

How long will the puzzles take?
Anywhere from 5–7 hours…
Or longer, if you enjoy dramatic overthinking

What if we get stuck?
Hints and solutions are available in paper form. Use them freely or stubbornly refuse—it’s your adventure

What if we can’t get in?
Don’t worry—the entry puzzle is gentle. And help is just a phone call away

Is the area worth exploring?
Absolutely. Nearby Uppingham is a charming market town with plenty to see and do. Rutland Water is on your doorstep.

If you still crave puzzles afterward… well, there are more waiting for you down the road at One Way Out in Oakham. 10% off for Cottage guests. Please ask.👀

Can we bring dogs?

I’m really sorry, but due to family allergies were going to have to say no to dogs.

📞 Ready to Take on Jannet’s Legacy?

To book your stay: Click here

Call Tessa: 07825 138241

Email: admin@onewayoutescape.com