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The Verandah in the Forest

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Barr House Matheran 410102 India
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews
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    • 4 based on 3 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 3 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 3 reviews Cleanliness
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    • 70% based on 3 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 3 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 3 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 3 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 3 reviews Young singles

Reviews of The Verandah in the Forest

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“Great place, but...”
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3 of 5 stars
tsetse
Bombay
Jun 28, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We tramped to the hotel in pouring rain (no vehicles are allowed in Matheran, the only option is to walk or take a horse) and found the property charming and secluded enough to be worth the walk. Though I was certain I'd read the place accepted credit cards, the manager told us they would only take cash, and we didn't... more

“The perfect colonial experience”
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4 of 5 stars
Whittytree
London
Jan 26, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Fuelled by a desire to spend last nights in India reliving the days of the Raj, Verandah in the Forest surpassed expectation. Tranquil and civilised it serves as the perfect antidote to a day of exploring red dusty Matheran. No vehicles, not even bicycles - just rickshaws which are still pulled/pushed by obliging locals or well schooled horses. A beautiful... more

“Superbe pour un week-end hors de Bombay”
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5 of 5 stars
FrançoiseMurs
Murs, France
Dec 21, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

A recommander pour toute personne harrassée par la vie à Bombay... Bien situé, à l'écart, chambre hyper spacieuse, déco rétro... more

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