The Clockwork Hotel

An enchanting group experience that combines puzzle-solving adventure with an exclusive boutique hotel stay in Essex.

Celebrating something special?

If you've got a group of your favourite friends, family or colleagues in tow, you're going to need something more unique and memorable than the average break.

The Clockwork Hotel, enticingly secluded in the Essex yachting capital of Burnham-on-Crouch, offers just that. After all, where else can you arrive to a welcome glass of evening bubbles, then take part in a puzzle-solving, Crystal Maze-style group adventure...before settling down to a sumptuous three-course meal, signature cocktails, spa comforts, and cosy beds?

Your starting mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the keys that will unlock your private hotel - against the ever-ticking clock. Unravel challenges, discover secrets, and take a peek around the rooms, working together as a team. We promise there'll be plenty of giggles, groans, and heart-stopping moments as the clock counts you down.

(Don't worry - you'll still get to stay if you don't find those keys, but there's a fantastic surprise to be won if you do!)

Enjoy a private chef-created, three-course dinner straight afterwards, during which you can laugh, reconnect, and dissect that challenge strategy to your hearts' content.

With eleven elegant king, twin and double bedrooms to choose from, the hotel sleeps up to 22 people in exclusive boutique comfort. As if that wasn't enough, there's a living room with Smart TV and a crackling fireplace, plus a spa area with bubbling hot tub and sauna. 

Not forgetting, of course, that fully-stocked cocktail bar, complete with your own personal bartender. 

There's a well-equipped kitchen for you to whip up breakfast in the morning - in fact, why not arrange for the hotel's private chef to cook and serve you breakfast the following morning. There's also a café within an easy 20 minute stroll of the hotel.

Whether you completed that challenge, or consoled yourselves with extra cocktails, you're certain to leave with huge smiles on your faces. Memories, reconnections, and perhaps even new friends made, a stay at the Clockwork Hotel is timelessly unique.

Things to note

The experience starts at 7pm, so you are advised to arrive at 6:30pm, upon arrival you'll receive a welcome drink and will store your belongings in the luggage storage area. The activities require moving between rooms and up/down stairs so dress appropriately (no high heels/bare feet!).  A prize is offered if the challenges are completed in time. Checkout is midday. Unfortunately the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.

Prices start from £160 per person per night.