The Verandah in the Forest (Matheran, India) - Hotel Reviews

Also Known As:: The Verandah In The Forest Hotel; The Verandah In The Forest Hotel Matheran; The Verandah In Forest

Address: Barr House | Matheran, District Raigarh, Matheran 410102, India

Region: India > Maharashtra > Matheran

Amenities:

Business Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Suites

Hotel Style:

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Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The paths once cleared by the British in the forests of Matheran, making it the last British hill station have acquired a new identity as the place where Bombay’s movers and shakers which include filmstars and businessmen come to spend a few quiet and peaceful days.Perched atop the Sahyadri ranges, Matheran is Asia’s only pedestrian hill resort. Chug up in a toy train, trot, or arrive in a palanquin, past gigantic mansions built by the British, the Parsis, and the Bohras. The Verandah in the Forest was the second house to be built on the isolated Western Ghats, by Captain Barr. Now, with every facility in place, it is reputed to be second to none! Indeed, the nobility of the proportions of The Verandah bring civilizational honour to the Sahyadri ranges. Lounge like never before in this verandah of your dreams. Read under the highest domestic ceiling you would have known in the salon – 12 metres/35 feet high. Stroll down to Charlotte Lake. Or take longer walks with a picnic basket. Relish the local cuisines. Heave your chest, muscle your calves, take all the oxygen back in your lungs. Link your planet with your own two feet.Find space for more space in your mind. Or lose yourself to find yourself anew.Long after you return, you will wonder who would have dared to sprawl out such a tree-home space in such spell-binding wilderness? ... more less

indi_traveller07

Mumbai (Bombay), India

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

4 helpful votes

“Truely Exceptional !”

Reviewed May 16, 2013

Heritage Hotels are a pride of Indian tourism and Neemrana Group has added another jewel to it by way of this one of its kind- The Verandah in the Forest. Its simple yet Majestic, its vintage yet Comfortable, and above all it provides a perfect feel of what a royal life in early nineteenth century India would have been…. After... More

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Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. It is guests like you that continue to reinforce our philosophy of putting new life into a dilapidated ruin as well as empowering local people to run their local heritage with pride. Your compliments about the ambience and the decor have been... More

Bhaskar2904

Navi Mumbai, India

1 review

1 helpful vote

“A quite and nice place with old charm”

Reviewed May 5, 2013

I stayed here on 29 April for 3D/2N. Its away from market and walk more when you enter matheran. Its a very quite pace and what i liked about this place. All rooms are unique in itself. I loved the juices here. And the candle light dinner was amazing as well. The view from Verandah of Prabhal was also good.... More

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Dear Guest, Thank you for your valuable review about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. We are pleased to read about your experience. This is exactly what we strive to achieve and it is always rewarding when someone at the receiving end can sense the effort and the love. We thank you for your visit and look... More

ninadsingh

“Old world charms relived”

Reviewed April 23, 2013

So you dont have a time machine but wish to go back into time to those charms of old world. When dinner meant a four-course meal served on a huge dining table surrounded by cup-boards filled with crockery. When horses used to be the only mode of transportation. When evening time meant sitting in the open with horizon in the... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. We are delighted to read about your experience and have conveyed your compliments to the entire team at The Verandah. It is only the initiated traveller that is able to appreciate true authenticity and we are pleased to learn that you were... More

vishalpipraiya

Pune, India

Senior Contributor

22 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 19 cities

8 helpful votes

“Time Machine for Old World Charm”

Reviewed April 11, 2013

If after over dosing on Jane Austen you have ever fantasized about living the victorian life, this is your chance. A 19th century British bungalow built by Captain Barr made more eclectic by the parsi's and bohri muslims who inhabited it later. The Ceiling of each room if was in Mumbai would fit three floors inside. Snuggled smack right in... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your valuable review about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. It is heartening to learn that you had a comfortable stay in the Shankershet room. Your generous compliments about the cuisine have been conveyed to the Chef. We are pleased to learn that you savoured the natural Neemrana jams, which are made... More

Jean R

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Relaxing and quiet retreat”

After walking through the dust and noise of Matheran on a sunday, this beautiful old building was a very welcome and charming sight. The manager and staff were attentive and helpful; we particularly enjoyed the delicous afternoon teas and good range of reading matter provided. Our evening meal was also delicious, but of course we were enticed by the lovely... More

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Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. We are delighted to read about your experience. This is exactly what we strive to achieve. Your compliments about the dinner have been conveyed to the Chef. We thank you for your patronage to The Verandah in the Forest and the Neemrana... More

pmsankhe

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Contributor

11 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Stunning”

Reviewed April 10, 2013

if ever you want to feel like a governor, albeit a british one, head straight to the Verandah in the forest. this used to be the summer residence of governor of mumbai and still retains a lot its old world charm. run excellently by the neemrana group, everything from the four post beds to the long wooden table add to... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your warm and appreciative review about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. Your compliments about the decor have been conveyed to the Co-Chairmen. We have also conveyed your gracious compliments about the hospitality to the entire team at Matheran. We thank you for your visit and look forward to welcoming you back... More

sandeeprawat

Mumbai

2 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Nice heritage hotel. A royal experience.”

Reviewed April 8, 2013

Verandah in the forest is a very nice resort. It's calm and peaceful. It's located deep in the matheran (at the end you can say) so you may have to walk a little more than other properties. If you are looking for a perfect calm and serene getaway, this is it. I loved the place. Price is a bit on... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your valuable review about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. We are pleased to learn that you were able to relax and rejuvenate at the property. Your compliments about the cuisine have been conveyed to the Chef. We would be happy to incorporate any special dishes whenever you choose to visit next.... More

pm1904

36 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

47 helpful votes

“One of the better properties in Matheran”

This is a beautiful property. Been to Matheran quite a few times but none of the places we stayed in were half as good. We had a great time. The only thing that was a bit of a dampener was the monkey menace there but the staff goes out of the way to help and keep them at bay. The... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. Your compliments about the service have been conveyed to the team. We thank you for your visit and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable getaways. Warm Regards, Team Neemrana friendofneemrana@neemranahotels.com More

somalichakraborty

“A true heritage resort!!!”

Reviewed April 1, 2013

Were were looking for a weekend getaway in Matheran when a friend suggested of this place.Though initially the tariff looked little high but i must confess that the stay was worth a single penny spent.The look and feel of this place is so quaint and soothing that you would want to stay for some more time here.The best part is... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind and valuable feedback about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. It is guests like you that continue to reinforce our philosophy of putting new life into a ruined and unused building. We thank you for your visit and look forward to welcoming you back soon ! Warm Regards, Team Neemrana... More

Ruchika_Agrawal

4 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Pure bliss!”

Reviewed March 25, 2013

We went to Verandah on a 2-day getaway. It was truly love at first sight - even though I had read so much about this property, it managed to exceed expectations beyond that. Its beautiful (you're literally in the forest) and quite (so much, that you start whispering the moment you enter this place). We spent most of the time... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for your warm and appreciative review about The Verandah in the Forest heritage hotel in Matheran. We are pleased to learn that you had a comfortable stay in the Peerbhoy room and were able to rejuvenate at the property. Your compliments about the food and the service have been conveyed to the Chef and the service... More

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