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Teetering on a hilltop just outside Kurseong, the restored colonial home of Scottish barrister Percy John Cochrane has breath-taking views of tea plantations, valleys and forested hills. The wood-panelled interiors are dated, but the house is full of intriguing eccentricities. The grand hallway has a collection of bird paintings, antique furniture and quirky sculptures, and outside, a yellow Beetle hangs on a wall and a giant steam train shelters a crumbling garden pathway. The 31 guest rooms are, similarly, tattered yet regal, and the atmosphere is homely, made more so by the presence of Chuggy, the cocker spaniel. The restaurant, Café Chai Country, feels like something out of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: a giant spout protrudes from one window and there are teapot-shaped boards, on which are scrawled quotes by famous writers, such as Sir Arthur Pinero’s witty words, “Where there’s tea, there’s hope”. One wall is made of glass, so you can enjoy Anglo-Indian delights with a magnificent vista. During the day, visit the old planters’ graveyard, go to nearby Makaibari Tea Estate and set out on a scenic walk with naturalist Kalyan Subba. Then unwind with one of the hotel’s signature stick massages in the spa.
Historic
Sights nearby
Views
Spa
Outstanding location
Great walks
Learning
Country House
Yoga
Trekking
Colonial
Total relaxation
Romantic Break
Sit-out Terrace
Local markets
Hideaway
Hills & mountains
Restaurant
Active Holiday
Child friendly
Rafting
Roof terrace
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Rooms
31 rooms in this hotelSpa
Ayurvedic treatments and Himalayan facialsGarden
Orchids and fruit treesMassage
Communal Dining
No pets
Library
Bicycle hire
Sit-out Terrace
Satellite / Cable TV
Restaurant
Child friendly
Sitting Room
Hot Tub
Sauna/Steam
Games room
Bath robes
Parking
Roof terrace
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Outdoor dining
Sights nearby
Great walks
Learning
Yoga
Trekking
Local markets
Rafting
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