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God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India

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Overview of God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

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Bhowali, Sukha, Nainital District, Uttarakhand
  • Popular LocationKainchi Dham11 min drive
  • Popular LocationNainital Lake15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMall Road17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beige Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Green Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Futons

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

Purple Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India

The bungalow is located at Bhowali on top of a hill at about 6000 ft. Set amidst tall pines, oaks and other conifers, it has a dominating view of the Kumaon Hills and the valley of Shyamkhet below. Almost at the edge of a jungle in a rural setting it is secluded and private yet totally safe and secure; somewhat “off the beaten track”. It is about 2 km from the town of Bhowali, which is considered one of the finest health resorts because of its salubrious climate throughout the year.

The Cottage is constructed on a hillside with a motorable road right upto the porch. On entering you come into the lobby that leads to a large Living cum Dining Room, the Sun cum Bed Room, the kitchen, Washroom and balconies over looking the countryside below. The lobby also leads down wooden steps to the two bedrooms. The larger bedroom has an attached bathroom, a changing room and a big covered balcony as a sit out. The smaller bedroom is at a level below and has an attached bathroom with a small covered porch that leads into the main garden below. The gardens at various levels are well maintained and manicured - wooden benches and a swing are available to sit amidst flowers, fruit and other exotic trees.

The entire cottage is suitably provisioned for both summer and winter conditions - fire places, electric and gas heaters and fans etc. The kitchen is spacious, modern and fully equipped with refrigerators, cooking gas, oven , microwave and necessary utensils and crockery. The elegant decor of the bungalow and tastefully done up interiors with high pine wood ceilings, quirky memorabilia of old world charm, paintings with ornate frames, lithographs, old books and magazines along with the log wood fed fire places makes for a truly memorable experience in the hills.

The Caretaker and the Cook live adjacent to the property and look after the guests. The Cook makes fine Indian meals on order. Adequate parking is available for 2-3 cars. We also have a small car at the premises to be provided to guests, if necessary. Stand by electricity is available through a 6.5 KVA Gen & an Inverter. Solar lights are provided around the property. We are very centrally located within easy distance of a taxi stand (2 km ), rail head (25 km ) and airport ( 35 km ). And being in the "Lake District " of the country it has a lot of touristy places in its vicinity.

Property manager

Kusum Raichand

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nainital

Located in Nainital, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Nainital Lake and Bhimtal Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bhimtal Lake Aquarium and Goddess Naina Devi. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bhowali, Sukha, Nainital District, Uttarakhand

What's nearby

  • Ghorakhal Temple - 6 min drive
  • Kainchi Dham - 11 min drive
  • Bhimtal Lake - 11 min drive
  • Nainital Lake - 15 min drive
  • Mall Road - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Kathgodam Railway Station - 65 min drive
  • Pantnagar (PGH) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Italiano - 4 min drive
  • Machan Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Viewfinder - 2 min drive
  • Iheart - 6 min drive
  • Darjeeling Restaurant And Cafe, Bhomali - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is God's Own Cottage - an idyllic resort in the Kumaon Hills of North India located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ghorakhal Temple and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kainchi Dham and Bhimtal Lake. Bhimtal Lake Aquarium and Bhimeshwar Hindu Temple are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Avantika A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
The property is simply fantastic. Every little detail shows the hard work and effort that has been put in by the owners in making and maintaining this place. The caretakers were very sweet and the food they cooked was simply great. We stayed there for 3 days and just couldn't get enough of the all the charm and beauty, both inside and outside the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kusum Raichand

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An adventurous homemaker fond of travelling and meeting people. Married into an "Army" family, my husband a veteran
( Lt General ), we have traveled extensively in the hills and remote areas of the country. We take pride in our bungalow, which was developed and constructed on a fairly steep hill side at considerable effort and time.
I grew up and did my basic schooling at Birmingham, UK ; moved to India after my marriage. Fond of golf, hiking, gardening, reading and cooking ( my forte! ) and meeting people. We will be delighted to host guests and have them shown around the Kumaon region.

Why they chose this property

The land on the hill side was purchased almost five years before the Cottage was completed. We chanced on this property during one of my husband's tour of duty. We had come to the Military School, Ghorakhal, situated in the valley behind our hill. The dominating view of the surrounding countryside to the North and East from our site is fascinating; large valley of Shyamkhet followed by rows of thickly forested hills and Ramgarh mountains in the background. The first site completely enamoured us and we knew then and there that we had located our summer retreat! The bungalow was completed in 2007.

What makes this property unique

Located atop a hill at 6,000 ft in an idyllic
rural setting almost at the edge of a jungle, the Cottage is private and secluded yet totally safe and secure. We are accessible by a black top road right up to the porch. Bhowali town, the fruit market of the Kumaon region, is just about 2 Km away. The Cottage is centrally located from the main touristy resorts of Nainital, Ranikhet, Ramgarh / Mukteshwar and in close vicinity of various renowned mountain lakes and tarns.

The magnificent views of the surrounding hills and country side from the Cottage, the elegant Alpine decor, high wood ceilings og burnished pine, antique furniture, quirky memorabilia of military and old world charm, ornate paintings and lithographs make for a truly memorable experience for the guests. The live log wood fireplace in the Living Room enhances the ambience especially during rains and winter making it more grand. With
warm, welcoming , polite and trained Staff and surrounded by manicured gardens and fruit trees, GOD's OWN is an ideal getaway and refuge especially for city dwellers !

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