Hospitality Expert ROYSTON: BBQ, Bonfire & Chef

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5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

10 guests

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Summary: Beautiful old British Colonel's residence restored to perfection; a blend of old world British aristocracy coupled with modern day amenities and comfort. The ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the corporate world and have a perfectly restoring holiday. The journey to Royston is an adventure in itself. We warmly welcome visitors from near and far - our pleasure is hosting. We offer BBQ & Bonfire. We can only host families and married couples at this property. The Space: Royston is a gorgeous old Colonial residence which once served as home to Colonel Rowcroft. Colonel Rowcroft was a British Army officer who served in India during the time of the First World War. As such Royston is abundant with history. The walls are clad with wartime memorabilia including old photo...Summary: Beautiful old British Colonel's residence restored to perfection; a blend of old world British aristocracy coupled with modern day amenities and comfort. The ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the corporate world and have a perfectly restoring holiday. The journey to Royston is an adventure in itself. We warmly welcome visitors from near and far - our pleasure is hosting. We offer BBQ & Bonfire. We can only host families and married couples at this property. The Space: Royston is a gorgeous old Colonial residence which once served as home to Colonel Rowcroft. Colonel Rowcroft was a British Army officer who served in India during the time of the First World War. As such Royston is abundant with history. The walls are clad with wartime memorabilia including old photos and hangings from the past 100 years. The main house comprises of 3 fabulous bedrooms (all with televisions) and the adjoining cottage has one bedroom. The main house sleeps 6 comfortably and it is suitable for all ages. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms which are large and well equipped, there is also a powder room. The cottage comes equipped with 2 bathrooms. The living room is where everyone comes together, with the warm fireplace and oversized couches - there isn't a more comfortable place on earth. The technology is up-to-date with cable TV and music system. The dining room comfortably seats 8 and comes fully equipped with multi-course crockery and cutlery. Upstairs plays host to a very relaxing space furnished with an old oak desk and library bookshelves. Reading chairs complete this perfect space. We provide umbrellas for each room to be used during the rainy season, so nothing stops you from exploring the beautiful surroundings. For in-house dining, a chef is available at a small fee. Guest Access: Guests have full access to all the rooms. If the booking is for more than 6 pax the cottage is utilised. Kitchen can only be used by guests to heat water, make tea or coffee, prepare children’s food - all cooking must be done by the chef. Guests are free to roam around the grounds and use the BBQ / Majlis area as they please. There is ample parking on property. There are rooms available in the town for the drivers of guests staying at Royston. These will cost INR 900 plus taxes. Drivers are not allowed to stay on property. The Neighborhood: Coonoor is an old hill station with tremendous history. It served as a rehabilitation retreat for the British soldiers during the war due to its temperate climate and extremely clean air. The town of Bedford which is in walking distance from Royston is a real melting pot. Fresh fruit markets, butchers, farmers markets, seafood merchants and many more traders line the central marketplace. You can find the freshest of food here with local fare to boast. Coonoor is a sightseer's paradise. Sims Park, Lambs Rock, Dolphin Nose and Highfield Tea Plantation all lie within a stone's throw from the house. The town plays home to every form of religion and from the hill where Royston is based you are able to see a Church, Mosque, Jain Temple, Gurudwara and a number of Hindu Temples. Within 20 minutes either side of Coonoor lies Ooty and Kotigiri each with their own charm. A little further afield is Nianna Tea Plantation, a 30 minute drive, another HOSPITALITYEXPERT property which we encourage you to visit. Coonoor is a famous hill station that is 17 km from Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India. It is probably the second most popular hill station in the Nilgiris. The hill station stands at a height of 1839 meters and is known for its great picnic spots and picturesque surroundings. Coonoor is also famous for tea gardens and tea factories. Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc. Travelers can take a walk through the tea gardens. There are number of trekking and hiking trails around Coonoor. Travellers can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam (which Indian Rail spells Metupalaiyam) and Ooty. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory. Though secondary in importance to Ooty, Coonoor offers a more secluded retreat, away from the crowds that throng Ooty. If a quiet, romantic holiday tucked away in the hills amidst fresh air and verdant Nature is what you are looking for, Coonoor is your best bet. We provide umbrellas for each room to be used during the rainy season, so nothing stops you from exploring the beautiful surroundings. Getting Around: There is a major bus station at the bottom of Bedford Hill which connects you to all over Tamil Nadu. There is also the Niligiris Mountain Railway which connects to

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Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking

Bathrooms

5 Full baths

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What this rental offers

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Grill
Microwave
Refrigerator

Indoor amenities

Internet access
Fireplace

Location info

Kid friendly

Entertainment

Television

Outdoor amenities

Balcony
Terrace
Patio

Bathroom and laundry

Washer
Dryer

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Getting there

Salem Airport

145.9 km

Coimbatore Intl Airport

44.9 km

Restaurants

Open Kitchen

5 min

KPD Bakes

10 min

Gateway Coonoor - Dining hall

12 min

La Belle Vie

7 min

Attractions

Sim`s Park

7 min • Gardens

The Shop

11 min • Speciality & Gift Shops

The Craft Connexion

4 min • Speciality & Gift Shops

The Shop Coonoor

4 min • Speciality & Gift Shops

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Hospitality Expert ROYSTON: BBQ, Bonfire & Chef - Tripadvisor - Holiday Home in Coonoor