British Resort
Chaura Maidan |
Shimla |
Himachal Pradesh
British Resort is categorised as Mid-Segment Heritage Getaway (
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Shimla British Resort (OYO Rooms Heritage Cottage) Shimla is a set of Colonial era Cottages restored into a fine resort with an offbeat character. Rooms have heritage character and here original colonial era styling is retained for travellers to experience.
Why Stay Here?
Shimla British Resort (OYO Rooms Heritage Cottage) Shimla is a set of Colonial era Cottages restored into a fine resort with an offbeat character. Rooms have heritage character and here original colonial era styling is retained for travellers to experience.
Reasons to Visit
- A set of colonial era heritage cottages in Shimla
- Rooms furnished with modern amenities such as flat screen TV, tea / coffee maker, mini refrigerator, room heater and balconies overlooking the mountains
- All suits have rare old period furniture but bathrooms are all equipped with modern facilities with running hot and cold water
- Multi cuisine cuisine served include Indian, Chinese and Continental served in open air restaurants and in rice and curry restaurants.
- Tea lounge where English evening tea of around 25 varieties is being served(from 3.10 PM to 5.30 PM)
- Tea and snacks are also served in machaan made of Deodar wood in the open air restaurant.
- Conference hall for groups / events / meets
- Recreation options include Jungle piano open air disco, a library and kids play area
- Special Activities for children indoor and outdoor games
- Other services includes travel desk, laundry and WiFi
- Recommended for offbeat holiday travellers and getaway seekers
Know It
- Chaura Maidan area is about 2-3 kms from town centre / Railway station / Mall area
- Leather library bar with unique collections of old English pipes, cigars with cigar case, leather and stone paintings, wine cellars, a rare collection of 800 books
- Hotel uses antique heating system that use large boilers and steam
- Some rooms have antique fireplace with original smoke outlets.
- Open grassy loan with cedar forest.
- Special kid - beds family suite.
- Hotel has antique cubicle showers and antique baking rooms
- Bonfire can be organised for groups
Recommendations
- Villas and Self Catering Stays in and Around Shimla
"A set of Colonial era Cottages restored into a fine resort with an offbeat character. Rooms have heritage character and here original colonial era styling is retained for travellers to experience. Recommended for heritage travellers and offbeat travellers."
About Shimla
Shimla being the famous holiday resort that used to enjoy the status of being the summer capital of the British Raj, is now the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, Shimla is crowded and overdeveloped over the years and has completely lost its heritage feel. more
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Places to Visit
| Popular | Christ Church Shimla, Mall Road Shimla, Kali Bari Temple, Jakhoo Temple, Taradevi Temple |
| Special Interest | Himachal State Museum, Viceregal Lodge Shimla, Walk to Viceregal Lodge, Lakkar Bazar, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies |
Activity
Fun Skiing at Kufri (Snow Experience), Naldehra Golf Course (Golf), Kalka - Shimla Heritage Train (Heritage Train Journies, Heritage Train), Taradevi Temple Walk (Walking), Rafting at Tattapani (White Water Rafting), Fishing at Tattapani (Angling)Excursion
Himalayan Nature Park Kufri (18 kms), Mahasu Peak (23 kms), Sulphur Springs at Tattapani (52 kms)
Access
- Nearest Railway Station – Shimla
- Nearest Airport - Shimla
- Distance from Major Cities - Chandigarh (120 kms), Ludhiana (210 kms), Dehradun (230 kms), Jalandhar (255 kms), Amritsar (325 kms), New Delhi (360 kms), Noida (390 kms), Gurgaon (390 kms), Faridabad (400 kms), Jammu (448 kms), Agra (558 kms)