StayVista at Northwood Cottage - 1 BR

Situated in the erstwhile summer capital of the British, Northwood Cottage is a quaint heritage cottage, that takes you back in time. Built in 1916, this retreat is set amidst the foliage of deodar trees, at a 20-minute drive away from the heart of Shimla. The vintage furnishings, artifacts, décor, and wallpaper weave tales of time past. The stone exteriors and lattice windows, coupled with a homely inside and a cozy attic, make Northwood the ideal setting for an Enid Blyton adventure. The space Let us walk you through space. BEDROOM • There is 1 bedroom – 1 standard room on the ground floor. • Heaters are provided in all rooms. • Room has attached bathroom. • The Green Room has a flat-screen TV. • Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms. • Room has king-size bed, while the dressing rooms in the suites have two single beds each. BATHROOM • There is 1 attached bathroom in the villa. • The bathrooms are absolutely neat and tidy. • All bathroom have geysers, towels, and toiletries. COMMON AREAS • The living room has Wi-Fi accessibility and a heater.  • It has seating arrangements for up to 12 people. • There’s a glazed verandah on the ground floor with adequate seating space for guests. KITCHEN • Guests do not have access to the kitchen. • The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, gas stove and water purifier. • Crockery is available for 12 people. Guest access • The guests have access to the entire villa. The villa has a private entrance. • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, guests will have restricted access to shared amenities. During your stay The host is not present at the property but is always accessible via call or message. A trained and responsible caretaker is present at the property to resolve any concerns and help you have a perfect stay. Other things to note FOOD • Breakfast is complimentary. • If booked for 3 or less than 3 nights, lunch and dinner can be provided in-house at an additional cost of Rs. 500 per person, per meal. • If booked for 4 or more than 4 nights, a chef can be arranged at an additional cost of Rs. 3000 per day. Guests will have to arrange for the groceries themselves. • Guests can indulge in the local fare at nearby restaurants. • Please inform us about your meal preferences well in advance so we are well prepared to serve you. STAFF ACCOMMODATION • We can provide accommodation for a driver at an additional charge of Rs.500 per day, excluding meals. ACTIVITIES Within the property, guests can enjoy indoor games such as carrom, chess, Monopoly and Scrabble. They can head out to Chapslee School to enjoy invigorating games of basketball and football (after 3:30 PM), or visit the gym there, free of cost (after 3 PM). One can also head out to experience all that Shimla has to offer as the villa is located at a 20-minute drive from the heart of the city. HOME TRUTHS While we do promise you a welcoming home and a great stay, here are a few things we’d like to mention so as to ensure there are no unpleasant surprises later! • The cottage is located in a gated community and has CCTV cameras in the outdoor sections of the property. • Since the house is a heritage property, special care needs to be taken of the antique furniture and wallpapers. • WiFi, although it is subject to network availability at any given time. • Mobile networks such as Jio/Airtel work fairly well here.