The English Cottage (4 BR) snow views

Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and big groups. Whether its your wish to rest and recuperate or make this your launch pad for trekking , or enjoy long walks in town , you will be warm and comfortable at home. The cottage is by far one of the best located homes for your stay in darjeeling. Warm and cosy in winter , cool and airy in summer . The cottage is not cluttered by buildings on either sides as its buffered by its own natural gardens allowing unhindered beautiful vistas of the mountains of Nepal Sikkim Bhutan and the majestic range of Kanchenjunga. Guest will have access to the common living areas except the living area of the hosts. The access to the ground floor bedrooms , living room and sundeck is independent and ideal for families travelling together. The attic bedrooms and skydeck have access from the first floor and would be sharing the living areas with the hosts . The hosts reside on the first floor of the cottage. We are always at hand to render you the best advise based on our local knowledge of the area to make your holiday the most memorable one. A ground plus two storied English cottage built of stone and wood , two independent bedrooms with attached baths a living cum dining area , a small kitchenette along with a large sundeck on the ground floor which is surrounded by a natural garden ,ideal for families and small groups . This area is completely independent also in its access and will give you the feel of an apartment. The first floor comprises of a large living and dining area with the main kitchen along with the private bedroom of the host . The second floor or the attic has two large bedrooms with attached bathrooms, and a skydeck with window access . We have all the amenities of a warm and comfortable home with running hot and cold water, cable TV , free Wi-Fi , heating with electric blankets, heaters , and blowers , in each room with complete linen . But most of all we have the grandest views of the Kanchenjunga range from every bedroom. We are next to the Governor's house or the Raj Bhawan just off the Mall Road , The Mayfair Resorts , The Elgin Hotel , The Gymkhana Club , and St Andrew's Church ,The H.M.I , the Zoo and the Tibeten Refugee Centre form our neighbourhood . We are in a quiet neighbourhood but the main Mall/Chowrasta which is the hub of town is just a 10 minute walk away , and you are in the hustle and bustle of town where all the eateries, shopping and entertainment are located. While there are public taxis available for longer journeys to neighbouring areas, most places of interest in town are within easy walking distance. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute , The Zoo , Chowrasta , Tibetan Refugee Centre , Mahakal Temple , The Japanese Peace Pagoda are all within a ten to twenty five minute walk from the cottage. We can also help with any other travel or trekking plans you may have. March to end May , the temperature is mild and the weather is very pleasant. You may get a good view of the Kanchenjunga range, weather permitting. June to September is the rainy season , when everything turns lush green and the streams , rivers are in full spate and the waterfalls at their best . October to January the temperatures are lower but the weather is good with sunny days and cold nights. The mountain range is also the most visible during this time. Christmas and New Year is a great time to be here.