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... to roam everywhere and sometimes even accompany you to your room. The towels, carpets and linens are all badly in need of...
... done with high ceilings and a fireplace. The first room is probably the best one as it has a huge window and a sit...
... it's perfect. The bungalow itself has three (very large) bedrooms, and would be perfect for a small group. We were the only...
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We are a family of 4 adults and 1 child, how many rooms should we book? Does the bungalow/suite have more than one room? please help.
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Dec 2016 |
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Captains Bungalow has a beautiful view, very gracious and hospitable hosts and the infrastructure of the rooms is fantastic with open showers, spacious stone and wood cabins and a large common area.
Sadly, the place is not being maintained very well. The property is crawling with insects, mainly leeches and has 6 very cute and friendly but also very dirty dogs that are allowed to roam everywhere and sometimes even accompany you to your room.
The towels, carpets and linens are all badly in need of refreshing and the food while very homely and wholsesome lacks in vegetarian options and is also very spicey.
The only table in our room was broken and while we anticipated that the outdoor shower would be a nice experience, we came back from our showers with leeches all over our legs and spiders in the bedroom. After that, it was impossible to have a relaxing experience.
If you plan to visit, do try to visit in the summer when the winding paths up to the cabins will be dry and not slippery and hopefully you will not have to interact with too many creepy crawly creatures.
Captains Bungalow has a beautiful view, very gracious and hospitable hosts and the infrastructure of the rooms is fantastic with open showers, spacious stone and wood cabins and a large common area.
Sadly, the place is not being maintained very well. The property is crawling with insects, mainly leeches and has 6 very cute and friendly but also very dirty dogs that are allowed to roam everywhere and sometimes even accompany you to your room.
The towels, carpets and linens are all badly in need of refreshing and the food while very homely and wholsesome lacks in vegetarian options and is also very spicey.
The only table in our room was broken and while we anticipated that the outdoor shower would be a nice experience, we came back from our showers with leeches all over our legs and spiders in the bedroom. After that, it was impossible to have a relaxing experience.
If you plan to visit, do try to visit in the summer when the winding paths up to the cabins will be dry and not slippery and hopefully you will not have to interact with too many creepy crawly creatures.
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This place is about 270 odd kms from bangalore and its not in chikamagalur city! From Belur one needs to proceed towards Mudigere and not chikamagalur to reach here. The last 2 kms are one a very broken road but it feels good as it is truly in the middle of nowhere inside a huge coffee estate! The feeling of seclusion is complete.
Onto the place itself --> the rooms are big and very beautifully done with high ceilings and a fireplace. The first room is probably the best one as it has a huge window and a sit out. There is a common washroom, almost the size of a normal room, which has a semi outdoorish bathtub and is great for the adventurous kind!
There are multiple sitouts around the place where you enjoy the solitude of nature and some views as well. The coffee estate is amazing to walk in as there are many trails one can wander on and then finding the way back to the house feels a bit like trekking! They have some MTB bikes but beware they don't have gears so pulling them up a slope is hard work :)
Its a place where you to don't need to have a plan, just laze around the place, go for walks in estate and play with the two very cute dogs, Binku & Bony. You can also bring your alcohol for the evening bonfire.
The drive to this place is amazing too! For all driving enthusiasts, the road till hassan in awesome and after that it turns into a meandering forest road with little traffic which is brilliant to drive on.
The food may not be the best but considering they make everything inhouse its pretty good and not a complaint at all.
Onto the place itself --> the rooms are big and very beautifully done with high ceilings and a fireplace. The first room is probably the best one as it has a huge window and a sit out. There is a common washroom, almost the size of a normal room, which has a semi outdoorish bathtub and is great for the adventurous kind!
There are multiple sitouts around the place where you enjoy the solitude of nature and some views as well. The coffee estate is amazing to walk in as there are many trails one can wander on and then finding the way back to the house feels a bit like trekking! They have some MTB bikes but beware they don't have gears so pulling them up a slope is hard work :)
Its a place where you to don't need to have a plan, just laze around the place, go for walks in estate and play with the two very cute dogs, Binku & Bony. You can also bring your alcohol for the evening bonfire.
The drive to this place is amazing too! For all driving enthusiasts, the road till hassan in awesome and after that it turns into a meandering forest road with little traffic which is brilliant to drive on.
The food may not be the best but considering they make everything inhouse its pretty good and not a complaint at all.
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Response from Thecaptainsbungalow, General Manager at Captains Bungalow
Responded 13 Apr 2016
Hi Arvind, Thank you for your wonderful feedback and we are glad that you enjoyed every minute of your stay at our property. As for the food, one of our USPs is serving the local foods from that region, however the next time you come back to stay with us, we would be happy to accommodate your meal preferences. Hope you see you again. Krithika
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We stayed at the Captain's Bungalow for two nights and had a wonderfully relaxing stay.
The bungalow is located high up in the hills, nestled in between coffee and tea plantations, and it overlooks lush green hills draped in mist. There are very few other buildings nearby, and we were surrounded by pristine nature and fresh air. Spending the weekend in such an isolated place brings trade-offs - we weren't able to get phone signal on our Bangalore phones, and there's limited wifi access - but as a place to disconnect and relax for a few days, it's perfect.
The bungalow itself has three (very large) bedrooms, and would be perfect for a small group. We were the only guests there when we visited, and it was nice to have the extra privacy. It feels very much like a family's home rather than a chain hotel. All of the staff were absolutely phenomenal, and we felt extremely well looked after. The food in particular was delicious. The staff brought us on a hike in the morning, and in the afternoon the manager drove us out to see a tea factory nearby, which was very interesting.
Finding the bungalow was a little bit tricky, especially since we arrived after dark, but luckily someone from the bungalow drove out to meet us when we were nearing the final stretch and led the way through the last few narrow and bumpy roads. Make sure to stop often to ask for directions.
Overall we had a fantastic experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to visit again.
The bungalow is located high up in the hills, nestled in between coffee and tea plantations, and it overlooks lush green hills draped in mist. There are very few other buildings nearby, and we were surrounded by pristine nature and fresh air. Spending the weekend in such an isolated place brings trade-offs - we weren't able to get phone signal on our Bangalore phones, and there's limited wifi access - but as a place to disconnect and relax for a few days, it's perfect.
The bungalow itself has three (very large) bedrooms, and would be perfect for a small group. We were the only guests there when we visited, and it was nice to have the extra privacy. It feels very much like a family's home rather than a chain hotel. All of the staff were absolutely phenomenal, and we felt extremely well looked after. The food in particular was delicious. The staff brought us on a hike in the morning, and in the afternoon the manager drove us out to see a tea factory nearby, which was very interesting.
Finding the bungalow was a little bit tricky, especially since we arrived after dark, but luckily someone from the bungalow drove out to meet us when we were nearing the final stretch and led the way through the last few narrow and bumpy roads. Make sure to stop often to ask for directions.
Overall we had a fantastic experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to visit again.
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Response from Krithika G, Manager at Captains Bungalow
Responded 19 Jul 2017
Thank you for your Kind words and we hope to see you again!
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We had a wonderful holiday at the Captain’s Bungalow two weeks ago. A gorgeous house with a stunning view of the hills and areca nut plantation, it was a delightful break. We were a party of six family members ranging in age from 11 to 74 years and we all had a great time. The bedrooms and living areas are very large and spacious and furnished with beautiful antique furniture and rugs. There is a wrap around verandah, perfect for spending hours watching the view. All of the staff were very warm and caring and Vishwa and the others cooked delicious South Indian food with specialties from the Malnad region – the organic coffee was terrific too. There was a bon fire and barbecue every night. Every room had a fire-place that was also lit every evening. Nothing was too much trouble and they also arranged for a guide to take us trekking through the coffee plantation. The children had plenty to do, from playing with the four resident dogs, to cycling, playing table tennis and wandering around the estate. The owner happened to be visiting that week and he was a very gracious host. The estate manager Mr. Natesha also came by several times a day to check on us and see if we needed anything. The whole area has spectacularly beautiful scenery and there are tea gardens nearby as well. The temple town of Sringeri is a two hour drive away. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed holiday in a very well appointed and welcoming home stay.
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Room Tip: There are three bedrooms, one is very large and can sleep 4-5 people.
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Response from Krithika G, Manager at Captains Bungalow
Responded 19 Jul 2017
Thank you for your Kind words and we hope to see you again!
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Stayed at Captains Bungalow Home Stay for 2 nights in December 2015. writing about the experience very late but will be best in providing true review about this place.
It was one of the most amazing home stays I have ever had. It has the most lovely surrounding. Beautiful views. The room was very well maintained, clean and spacious . The food is just mouth watering... excellent... absolutely enjoyed it. We got to taste some local cuisines that we had never tasted before. Thanks to Mr. Natesh for his hospitality and their friendly staff.
It was one of the most amazing home stays I have ever had. It has the most lovely surrounding. Beautiful views. The room was very well maintained, clean and spacious . The food is just mouth watering... excellent... absolutely enjoyed it. We got to taste some local cuisines that we had never tasted before. Thanks to Mr. Natesh for his hospitality and their friendly staff.
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Response from Krithika G, Manager at Captains Bungalow
Responded 19 Jul 2017
Thank you for your Kind words and we hope to see you again!
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Neha G asked a question Dec 2016
Answer from Thecaptainsbungalow
Dec 2016 |
The rates for children varies. Upto 4 yrs its complimentary and 5 onward we have different rates.
Drivers: Rs. 1500/- per day for food and accommodation.
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