Glen View Heritage Homestay

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.5
  • Houses
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

About this property

Historic Setting: Glen View Heritage Homestay in Shimla is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming guests with their furry companions. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. The villa features an outdoor fireplace, providing a cosy atmosphere for evenings. Modern Amenities: The property provides free WiFi, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Additional facilities include an indoor and outdoor play area, a games room, and a children's playground. Local Attractions: The Ridge is a 19-minute walk away, while Victory Tunnel lies 3.8 km from the villa. Other nearby points of interest include Circular Road and Jakhu Temple.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Games room

  • Children's playground

  • Table tennis

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very beautiful location and a lovely property. The host was attentive and the food delicious .”
Priyanka
India India
“Amazing experience and the food was really tasty. Overall service was top notch , we would highly recommend everyone”
Maz
Australia Australia
“I loved the ambience and old world British era of this quaint villa built in 1840. Beautifully presented with lovely timber furniture and tasteful decor. Set in a VIP zone on Jackoo Hill set in the pine trees. We had a fabulous BBQ dinner with a...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is extremely well located with a scenic twenty minute walk into centralShimla. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room and our additional lounge area were both really well maintained and very attractive . The food...”
Akash
India India
“The property was amazing and had all the amenities what we could need for. The view was fantastic and the staff was very helpful too.”
Kathuria
“The location was really beautiful and the property was neat, clean and very well maintained. We loved the food be it's complimentary breakfast or ala-carte. The staff and owner both showed their hospitality and support. I would love to visit again...”
Alfred
Switzerland Switzerland
“Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühl und den Aufenthalt verlängert.”
Pradeep
India India
“Food was good, staff behaviour was excellent..... Specially their caretaker Mr. Mahinder and Mr. Suresh.”
Deepanjan
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“amazing property great views and awesome hospitality , the food was really very nice and healthy.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Glen View Heritage Homestay Prop Rajan Vohra

Company review score: 9.5Based on 16 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Glen View was built around the mis 1800s, A 160-year-old British Bungalow, the erstwhile residence of JOHN WALSH till 1861, and later that of the Administrator General /viceroy of Bengal till 1906. It is located on the main Jakhoo hill Of Shimla about 5 minutes’ walk from the Ridge/Mall Road. Our immediate neighbours are the CMs Residence and the Raj Bhawan, apart from MLA Bunglows, Hotel Woodville Palace and Radha Swami Satsang. The total Area of the Estate is about 1 Acre. The main house, which was recently renovated, is a single storey Bungalow spread over 10000 Sq Ft. consists of 7 bedrooms with attached baths and dressing rooms, living rooms, Drawing- and-Dining Room, along with Kitchen/Store/Utility areas .

Property information

Shimla's magnificent hills and mystical woods host the heritage homestay of Glen View. This villa houses 6 comfortable, spacious rooms with wooden old-charm interiors, yet all modern luxuries. There are plenty of indoor activities like table tennis, carrom, darts and board games, while you can also enjoy the outdoors with badminton, roller-skating and cycling. The villa's location also allows you to enjoy tourist attractions like Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church, The Ridge and of course, Mall Road.

Neighbourhood information

- This villa is conveniently located in Lower Jakhoo, Forest Hill Road, Shimla. - Guests can opt for activities such as forest walks, or visit the famous Mall Road for shopping. - Some nearby attractions include the Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church and The Ridge. Getting Around &Transportation: The local Mall Road shopping street is located at a distance of 1 km. - Distance from Jubbarhatti Airport is – Approx. 25 km. - Distance from Shimla Interstate Bus Terminus is – Approx. 9 km. - Distance from Shimla Railway Station is – Approx. 6 km. Apart from these convenient routes, the guests can also drive down to the villa, as this property has ample amount of parking space.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

House rules

Glen View Heritage Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$55. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,500 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Glen View Heritage Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.