Orchard House by Aamod
read morePosted On: 06 Jan 2015
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Property Type: Boutique Resort
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Marley Villa is located 7000 feet above sea level and half a mile away from the Shimla mall. Built in the colonial British style this cottage nestles in blissful solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the city and is yet very central. It is barely a 20 minutes’ walk from the “Heart of Shimla” or the Shimla Mall. This beautiful hill villa with its tall pine trees, offers an uninterrupted and stunning view of the Tara Devi hill side across the majestic valley, blessed with a very unique sight of the morning dawn and a beautiful sunset. Marley Villa, in the heart of Shimla was built in the mid 19th century. The earliest records of Marley Villa date back to the year 1860, when an application was made to the Himachal Authority for carrying out of renovation and refurbishing of the cottage. In the year 1966 Marley Villa was bought by Justice Jindra Lal (The then Judge of the High Court of Punjab) as his summer residence. A vacation in Marley Villa promises not only a beautiful memory that will be cherished but also a Himalayan extravaganza that will energise your senses and recharge your very soul. Marley Villa offers a bouquet of 8 room cottage with all the luxuries of a fine vacation. All rooms have been renovated and converted into a boutique style Villa. Every detail has been looked into with utmost care to maintain the perfect blend of nature mixed with a contemporary lifestyle, modern utilities while retaining the British grandeur and the goodness of ‘Pahari’ hospitality. Overall it is an optimum mix of the old and the new. We offer you the quietude of a mountain retreat with the convenience of the town of Shimla a stone’s throw away. Marley Villa has just the right ambience for rest, relaxation and fun. It is ideal for those looking to get away from the clutter of the city to slow down and simply rejuvenate. Marley Villa offers not only well established infrastructure with high ceiling rooms, wooden flooring, quaint fireplaces but also offers package holidayfor our valuable guests. We hope the experience will be one that you will cherish and want to come back to for more. So come share the century old world charm, go back in time to the colonial era of the British Raj and a modern sensibility that caters to the needs of the present day traveller.
Popular Places Nearby
Mall:The main shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants, shops, banks and of course the Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre, are the center of cultural activities (2 kms) ,
Kufri:Well known for its ski slopes, Kufri, commands a good view. It also has a Potato Research Station. Kufri and an added attraction of a Mini zoo amidst dense forest where tourists where can see rare breeds of wild animals and pheasant species commonly found in the Himalayan forest region which have been kept in their natural habitat (16 kms) ,
Jhakhoo temple:highest peak offers a panoramic view of the town and its surroundings. Jakhoo is an ancient "Lord Hanuman" temple. (2.5 kms) ,
Narkandha: On the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers spectacular views of snow ranges. An uphill trek through Deodar woods leads to Hatu Peak (8 Km) from where on a clear night one is reported to be able to see the lights of the plains (65 kms) ,
Motorable on Shimla-Naldehra road, Mashobra is surrounded by thick forests and offers ideal walks. (12 kms)
FACILITIES
Shared Kitchen
Internet/Wi-Fi/WLAN
Outdoor Activities
Parking Facilities
Playground for Children
Travel & Transfer
TV in Lobby
Yoga/Meditation Room
Doctor on Call
TV in Room
Private Kitchen (ette)
Indoor Entertainment
Pharmacy/Drugstore
Ironing
Laundry Service
Room Service
Sheets Service (Bed)
Towel Service
Hair Dryer
Meals (Breakfast)
Toiletries
Meals (Lunch)
Meals (Dinner)
Meals (Picnic Package)
Coffee Maker (Teabags,Coffee)
Hot Water limited supply
Cold water 24 hours available
Private bathroom with WC & bathtub
Private bathroom with WC & Shower
Hot & cold water 24 hours
Cuisine
Pure Vegetarian/Vegan
Non-Vegetarian
Lacto Vegetarian (eats dairy products)
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian (eats eggs and dairy products)
Raw-Food (fresh food, uncooked - i.e. fruits, salad)