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The Verandah in the Forest

Barr House, Matheran 410102, India
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4.0 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
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marie083
brussels
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24 reviews
19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

The Verandah is a beautiful colonial style building about 15 mins walk from the main street. The rooms are spacious, well furnished and tastefully decorated. Staff were helpful and service was good. Breakfast and lunch are quite good. Dinner (continental) is not their strong point but it is easier to eat here than walk in the forest to town in... More

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alpashah2000
Vadodara, India
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3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

its very diffrent experience of life stay accomodation their food all very diffrent from other hotels but the best part their candle light dinner four course meal is the best xperience of life its all away from the hectic life of city just close to nature no mobile network best to be away from work and relex but if its... More

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zoomba
India
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21 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

The verandah in the forest is a tranquil escape in the hustle bustle of the hill station of matheran. The property is situated some distance from the station and main market which makes its surroundings silent and peaceful. The structure itself lends to colonial times and have been restored beautifully. There is a dining hall where meals are served or... More

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SoyNoy
Mumbai
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Take yourself back to the 1800's British Era, think of the comfort, convenience, inconveniences, semi royal treatment etc etc. It was all there. So don't expect anything more than what a holiday back then would give you or don't expect anything less than feeling like a viceroy of that time. This place was meant for the British officers stationed in... More

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ChhayaNPaul
Pune, India
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27 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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The Verandah in the Forest, Barr House, Matheran 410102, India My wife and I stayed here during our visit to Matheran in early November 2011. It was a one night stay (Saturday night) and we were there not so much to see Matheran, but to get away from the city for a quick break and just laze. TVITF surely offered... More

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wizzbong
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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10/10 - amazing staff, location and food. Hidden at the end of Matheran, it is an absolute gem. We stay in Sasoon - is huge and immaculate. Get there by Toy Train - unforgettable journey. Their lunch was the best meal we had in India. A fantastic place to stay - go go go!! More

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CitizenMumbai
Mumbai, India
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011
5
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I had booked the hotel considering my previous experience with Neemrana hotels. I was severely disappointed with the overall experience at The Verandah in the Forest. Check-in: Our check-in took way too long even though there were no other guests either doing a check-in or check-out at that time. Room: Our room size was good but the quality of the... More

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yashbiswas
Mumbai, India
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8 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

very calm and quiet. tucked away at a comfortable distance from the marketplace. the colonial old world feeling was absolutely great. very nice view from the "verandah". the service of staff falls short of expectations. not properly trained. specially during service of food. so wont be a heritage taj kind of experience, but again it is much cheaper. we didnt... More

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ysridhar
Pune, India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

We, 2 adults & 2 kids (under 10 years) stayed in this hotel for 3 nights & we had lot of fun staying here. View from dining area is fabulous and food is excellent (food prices are a tab on higher side). Service was excellent. Recommend this hotel to folks who want to spend time more in forest than in... More

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Joerg C
Pune
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
1
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We expected a romantic weekend in a pleasantly old-fashioned house. Unfortunately this place lacks the required maintenance to remain in shape. When we entered the room, we felt immediately that this place is damp. The fungus was spreading all over the wall next to the bed and in the bath room. The "manager" on site refused to do anything about... More

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