THE ENGLISH COTTAGE

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: THE ENGLISH COTTAGE in Darjeeling offers a recently renovated apartment with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain views and a private balcony. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and modern amenities including a TV and soundproofing. Additional facilities include a terrace, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. Warm dishes, cheese, and fruits enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 74 km from Bagdogra International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Tiger Hill (18 km) and Happy Valley Tea Estate (5 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, American

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
3 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ralph
Mauritius Mauritius
“The English Cottage is an exceptional Hotel. The views over the snow covered mountains from the terrace and rooms are stunning. The rooms are comfortable and well decorated in colonial style. The service was exceptional. The manager did everything...”
Sambit
India India
“It is undoubtedly one of the finest properties in Darjeeling and has the best location. Not many properties can boast of Kanchenjunga view in this hill town. The built is great, comfort high and hosts -- Sharon and Jacks -- are most friendly. And...”
Saurabh
India India
“Excellent hosts and fantastic breakfast, with personal attention. The hosts' recommendations for location visits were on point. They even fixed and made appointments. Sharon took care of everything, including ordering food for us.”
Parikh
India India
“We absolutely loved staying here. The English Cottage combines the best of a hotel and a homestay. Clean, elegant, cosy facilities, with a personal touch. Breakfast in this legendary Darjeeling family's own dining room is a real highlight, and...”
Callum
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing hosts! So friendly and helpful. They gave so many great recommendations for the town. Looked after us like we were family. The cottage is such a lovely place to stay, with great views and cosy rooms. Can't recommend enough.”
Anindita
India India
“It’s a very very beautiful property and really delightful hosts. The rooms were nice with great views from the deck. We didn’t need to go to Tiger Hill. What could make the stay perfect is availability of staff in the early hours.”
Parikhit
India India
“The English Cottage has to be the best place in Darjeeling! This was our second visit to the hill town and missing out on a booking the previous time, I booked this place well in advance having been mystified by the images and certainly the high...”
Tridibesh
India India
“Beautiful property !! Gives back the old charm and tranquility of Darjeeling and its nature... very relaxing stay... the room is very specious with exquisite infrastructure to enjoy the holiday break to the fullest... the open terrace is just...”
Navneet
India India
“Great property, amazing views, and incredible host!”
Dipti
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location stunning, views of Kanchenjunga! Authentic, family feeling Host Sharing went out of her way to make the stay according to our needs We are vegan and she made us amazing breakfasts”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Austen Plant

Company review score: 8.9Based on 44 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm an architect and my wife is a high school teacher.

Property information

We are the best located cottage in Darjeeling with north facing views of the valley’s & mountains of Sikkim , and peaks of Kanchenjunga Mastiff , from the luxury of your rooms cottage in Darjeeling. We have a 90 km wide angle unhindered view from east to west. A rare sight anywhere in the world . The most beautiful sunrises are visible right from our decks . There is no need to go to tiger hill to see sunrise if you are staying with us . The rooms have luxurious appointments. All rooms have mountains and peak of Kanchenjunga as their views . All rooms have either share decks ,balconies or private decks a feature no other property offers you in Darjeeling. That apart we are surrounded by green forest on three sides .

Neighbourhood information

A quiet and serene area with the best views , yet only a ten minute walk to the centre of town.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

House rules

THE ENGLISH COTTAGE takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform THE ENGLISH COTTAGE in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.