Nethercott Manor

Nethercott Manor is Tulleys at its most ambitious, a sprawling haunted-house escape with genuine presence and a striking sense of scale. From the first moments, it feels less like a standard room and more like an escape manor, all low light, eerie sound and gothic dressing that keeps the atmosphere taut without tipping into full horror.

This is a room for experienced teams who enjoy serious puzzle density. There is a lot to clear through, and the game clearly rewards dividing up tasks rather than huddling over a single thread. The best teams will treat it as a proper working session, not a casual wander through a spooky house.

The challenge is not just volume, but attention. Hidden mechanisms and subtle openings mean alert teams do better than fast ones, and the odd dexterity or physical task adds another layer of friction. Two players can tackle it, but they will be working hard for every inch, and larger groups have the clearest advantage.

Atmospherically, it lands very well. The scare factor sits in creepy, mildly unsettling territory rather than outright fright, so it should suit players who want tension and occasional jumpy moments without a full scare attraction. One fair summary is that it is “packed to the rafters with puzzles”, which captures both its appeal and its pressure.

The main caveat is the story. The premise is strong, but the narrative does not always feel as developed as the set deserves, so this works better as a dramatic puzzle gauntlet than a character-led mystery. If you want something big, theatrical and properly demanding, though, it is exactly the sort of room worth travelling for.