Belle Vue Cottage - Luxury Victorian Property

Bell Vue Cottage, recently restored, is a secluded, 6-bedroom heritage bungalow, that sits on a 160 year old historic Estate, uniquely located in a densely, green and wooded forest, in the hills of Khandala in the Western Ghats of India. The property has a distinct old-world charm and has remained with the same family - Parsi-Zoroastrians - for 7 generations. Some of the buildings were built during the reign of Queen Victoria, and the integrity and values of the Estate remain unchanged. The space Belle Vue Cottage is a 2-storey, secluded colonial, 6 bedroom bungalow, that sits on a private, country Estate that dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria. The property is uniquely located in the hills of Khandala and has remained with the same Parsi, Zoroastrian family for 160 years. The lineage is unbroken. The Estate sits in a densely, green and wooded forest. The property has a distinct old-world charm, and the ivy-clad bungalow, from a bygone era, is nestled among coconut trees and other age-old woodland. Ideal for relaxation and reflection, Belle Vue sits at the trail head of several mountain paths, and is, therefore, perfectly located for long walks and life outdoors. It is also a haven for artists and writers, and for those who wish to escape and think and be-at-one with themselves. Further, the Estate has never changed hands. It has been with same family since the mid 1800's. And the family continue to live on the upper Estate in their own bungalow and interact extensively with all their guests. Approximately, 150 kms, south of the city of Mumbai, 12 km from the town of Lonavala, and 60 Kms from Poona, in the state of Maharashtra in India, Belle Vue Estate is situated at the foothills of Duke's Nose and other hills. The village of Khandala has changing seasons - cool, pleasant winters, short summers and monsoons, during which the hillsides become a carpet of green. SPECIAL RATES WILL BE OFFERED FOR LONG STAYS Guest access The Cottage has its own private garden and a caretaker couple and cook who live on the Estate and take care of all the guests needs. Guests have use of the entire cottage, its grounds, and all its facilities during their stay. Other things to note Nothing will really impact the stay of our guests as we live on the Estate most of the week, and therefore, we are always at hand to help. We can also offer guests drives to Bombay, and help them with transport arrangements.