As a wave of new Agatha Christie adaptations arrives on screen, fans can now do more than watch the Queen of Crime’s mysteries unfold. They can stay in the Derbyshire manor where Christie regularly visited, wrote and found inspiration.
Stay at the Peak District manor that inspired Agatha Christie’s novels
High Peak Manor, an 11-bedroom country house available through Big House Experience, sits in an isolated position above Kinder Reservoir in the Peak District. Sleeping up to 26 guests, the historic property offers Christie fans the chance to spend the night in a house with a genuine connection to the author’s life and work.
The timing is particularly fitting, with Christie’s birthday falling on 15 September and a fresh wave of adaptations bringing her stories to a new generation.
Netflix’s Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials arrived earlier this year, while BBC drama Towards Zero and BritBox’s upcoming Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence have added to the current Christie revival. Tommy & Tuppence is due to premiere on 15 September 2026, the author’s 136th birthday.
A house fit for a mystery
High Peak Manor dates back to at least the 14th century, when it began life as an isolated farmstead at the meeting point of ancient packhorse routes from Glossop, Hayfield and Edale.
The property was later transformed into a grand shooting lodge by Sir James Watts, a wealthy textile merchant and former Lord Mayor of Manchester.
When the surrounding land was sold to Stockport Water Authority for the creation of Kinder Reservoir in the late 19th century, Watts insisted on retaining the house for himself.
He subsequently enhanced the estate with the help of architects, masons and craftsmen, creating the imposing manor that stands today. The property became a setting for shooting parties and gatherings attended by prominent figures from British society.
The Christie connection came through Watts’s son, also called James, who became Agatha Christie’s brother-in-law. Christie was a regular visitor to the manor and is said to have stayed for extended periods, using it as a base for writing.
Surrounded by moorland and set away from the bustle of everyday life, the house offered the kind of atmosphere that would feel instantly familiar to readers of Christie’s novels: remote, grand and just mysterious enough.
The property’s history states that she drew on the house’s isolation, character and views while working on some of her best-known books.
That literary connection is reflected in the house today. One of the 11 bedrooms is named Agatha’s Bedroom, while another is called Poirot’s Perch, in a nod to Christie’s most famous detective.
Inside the Peak District manor where Agatha Christie regularly stayed
High Peak Manor is set within 30 acres of private grounds, with views across Kinder Scout and Kinder Reservoir. The house combines historic details with the facilities expected of a large luxury holiday rental.
- Four individually furnished lounges.
- A cosy, flagstone-floored bar.
- A full country kitchen with a working Aga.
- An oak-framed Medieval Great Hall, available to hire for banquets and celebrations.
- The Huntsman’s Inn, a private on-site pub that can be staffed for guests.
- A covered courtyard for outdoor gatherings.
- Stained-glass windows featuring original coats of arms.
- Mellow Derbyshire sandstone walls and period architectural details.
- Seven bathrooms serving the 11 bedrooms.
- Dining and courtyard seating for up to 26 guests.
The Medieval Great Hall and Huntsman’s Inn are available as additional celebration spaces. When the hall is not being used for an event, it can also serve as a games room, with table tennis available by prior arrangement.
The property is designed for weddings, milestone celebrations, corporate retreats and large family gatherings, although Christie fans could just as easily imagine booking it for a long weekend of country walks, classic murder mysteries and fireside reading.
Step into Christie’s world
High Peak Manor’s literary appeal lies in the fact that it is more than a property styled to resemble a Christie setting. The connection is rooted in the house’s history.
“Agatha Christie fans are having a real moment right now, with new adaptations landing one after another,” said Gareth Allen, founder and in-house luxury travel expert at Big House Experience. “There’s something special about being able to actually stay in a house that shaped her work, rather than just watching it on screen.”
He added: “Waking up in Agatha’s Bedroom, with the same views across Kinder Scout she would have seen, is about as close as you can get to stepping into one of her novels.”
The setting certainly lends itself to a Christie-inspired escape. During the day, guests can explore the surrounding Peak District landscape, while evenings can be spent gathering in the lounges, dining in the Great Hall or retreating to the private inn.
There is even the possibility of creating a suitably theatrical weekend itinerary: a walk around Kinder Scout, dinner in the manor, a screening of Seven Dials and a late-night attempt to identify the culprit before the final reveal.
Booking High Peak Manor
High Peak Manor sleeps up to 26 guests across 11 bedrooms, with prices starting from £7,350 for three nights. It is located near Hayfield, around 10 miles from Buxton and approximately 45 minutes by car from Manchester city centre and Manchester Airport.
The house is also within reach of Sheffield, Chester and the motorway network, making it practical for group trips despite its secluded setting. Availability and booking information can be found on the
High Peak Manor listing.
