Murder Mystery 2010 – Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall.
Recharge by the ocean...
Murder in a luxury coastal retreat in Cornwall.
The Event
It's New Year's Eve 1899. George Sweet, the 5th Earl of Coddingham has lead a wicked and desolute life. His past is finally catching up with him and, eager to keep out of reach of the law, he is planning to flee abroad. Before he goes, he is holding one final party : "The Last Gasp". Invited to it are all the people to whom his appalling behaviour has brought the most grief and heartache: his ex-wives, Florence and Dawn, his present wife, Jojo, his ballet dancer son, William, and his long suffering friend, Bernard. George is determined to use his party to make up for past mistakes. People from the Earl's local village and members of his staff are also at "The Last Gasp": the local Vicar is recruiting new members for the Church Choir, cavalry officer, Captain Ratcliffe is breaking a few more women's hearts, and Jarvis, the Earl's loyal butler, is making sure no-one steals the sherry. The Earl's plans go slightly awry, however, when the police unexpectedly turn up, hoping to arrest someone for murder. Who do they want to arrest? The Earl of Coddingham.
Everyone taking part is given a character. As well as having a murder to investigate, characters also have their own secret objectives. Why does the Church Choir only accept female members? Where is the Earl hiding all his money? Can anyone persuade Captian Ratcliffe to do the decent thing? Ideal for anyone who likes intrigue, infamy, stiff drinks and stiff collars!
The Detail
When : 12 -14 November 2010
Cost : £130 pp (based on two sharing) Single Information on application.
What's Included : Arrive Friday with Dining. Sparkling Drinks Reception.
Saturday breakfast. Use of all Hotel facilities.
Saturday Evening with Private Dining in the Fistral Suite.
Sunday : Breakfast.
Additional nights are available - please contact Mike Gouldin to enquire: mike.gouldin@o2.co.uk or fill out the entry form (link below image on the right).
The Hotel
Hear the ocean. See the ocean. Relax by the ocean. Perched in view of the wild Atlantic rollers lashing Cornwall's rugged north coast. The Headland Hotel boasts an unrivalled location.
This is a British beachside hotel at its very best. Floor to ceiling windows bring the panorama of the Cornish coast to your dining table, and the wave-licked golden sands of Fistral beach (the UK's surfing capital) are just footsteps from the front door.
The stunning location of the Headland Hotel has made it one of Cornwall's (if not the entire West Country's) most iconic and famous hotels. Its grand Victorian façade stares out to the ocean, towering regally above the golden sands, marram grass and rocky promontories that divide the land and sea. Surrounded by the raw beauty of the Cornish coast on three sides, the views are simply breathtaking.
Whether or not you have experienced the beauty of Newquay's Headland Hotel in the medium of film, nothing will rival the wow-factor of a real visit.
On site activities
Whilst you are here, you can ditch the car in our on site free car park and enjoy one of the many on site activites we have on offer. Make sure you pack your swimming things as there is a heated indoor pool, spa bath and sauna to melt your cares away. If you are looking for something everyone can enjoy, we have 3 tennis courts, a short approach 9 hole golf course and plenty of room for a game of football. On rainy days, come into the hotel for a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate and amuse yourself with one of the many board games you can borrow from Reception.
*If you feel the need to keep in contact with the outside world during your stay, please bring your laptop with you and take advantage of the free WiFi connection available throughout the hotel. Where better to log on than in front of a roaring log fire with a steaming cup of coffee?
Boasting such handsome architecture in a staggering, unique location, it is no surprise that The Headland Hotel's world-class location has been the focus of several films. One of its best known roles was in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's, The Witches, and the South West's most prominent landmark hotel has also starred in The Shellseekers (based on Rosamunde Pilcher's novel) and a number of BBC dramas. In 1999 it even attracted David Bailey's camera lens when it was used for a photo shoot for Italian Vogue.
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