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Almora Vacation lodge rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, walking and fireplace

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  • Lodge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Set in splendid isolation with a stunning view of the Indian Himalayas, Home Stay Binsar is a family run enterprise, consisting of 3 lodges . Set in the delightful village of Dalar, the Joshi family - three generations - welcome you into their home and look forward to taking care of you. We serve organic, vegetarian food grown in our own kitchen garden, amd have our own taxi service to collect you from the railhead at Kathgodam, and experienced guides available for full and half day guiding, with extensive knowledge of local bird and wildlife, flora and fauna. Come for meditation, yoga, and Kumaoni cooking classes, or just relax in the wonderful surroundings. Holidays can be tailored to your individual requirements.

NOTE : food would be charged extra!

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Beds in other rooms: 4 Full beds
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Owner always there to help guest! They have privacy but they can come to communicate with the villagers, family and childrens
Joshicottage Home- stay Dalar Village Binsar wildlife Sanctuary – Home 7145946

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    Joshicottage Home- stay Dalar Village Binsar wildlife Sanctuary – Home 7145946

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    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 12:00 Check out: 11:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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    Smoking

    Yes, smoking allowed

    House rules

    Should guests be over a certain age due to homeowner association or community requirements? Do you allow certain types of events or parties? Write any additional house rules here.

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    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 1 night

    About the owner

    Santosh J.
    Calendar last updated:
    17 Apr 2016

    Years listed:
    8

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    India
    Languages spoken: English
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    Reviews

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    Travel06366894290
    New Delhi, India

    A HEAVEN IN THIS CRUEL, POLLUTED, POPULATED WORLD !
    Oct 2023

    Enjoy the rare to find Unspoilt nature .Words fail me when I try to describe the beauty of this property.out of the world experience.Such authentic feel of quiet Village life of the mountains. Ditch t… More 

    18 Dec 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks ji hope to host you again in near future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Victoria H

    A little ridge in heaven with very comfortable
    Dec 2023

    What a very special place. Settled on a ridge in the foothills of the Himalayas amongst pine forests with winding paths to get there you really are in the middle of heaven with snowy peaks in the not … More 

    10 Dec 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks for your valuable feedback, we love to host you again in near future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    nrupss

    Tranquil life in lap of Himalaya
    Apr 2023

    Your location Joshi Cottage Almora Range, Uttarakhand 263628 Lodge nrups s 138 points 11 hours agoJoshi cottages is a family run homestay located within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. We stayed for … More 

    21 May 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks for your lovely words

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    Anu_Photography

    Excellent birding experience with Naturalist Santosh Joshi
    May 2022

    Thank you Mr. Santosh Joshi for recommending us to stay at Joshi Cottage for birding. It was an amazing experience with nature, birds and to spend some time with such an adorable Joshi family. Food w… More 

    7 Apr 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks for your valuable feedback, looks farward to host you again in near future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Trip41245892845

    Far from the madding crowd
    Oct 2022

    We stayed in Joshi Cottage in October 2022. The 40 minutes walk from the main road (inside Binsar Sanctuary) is a gentle trek through the forest which we enjoyed thoroughly, this nature walk is a prec… More 

    28 Oct 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thanks for your valuable feedback, we hope to host you again in near future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 19

    FAQs

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Santosh (the owner) a message.

    If Santosh (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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