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Vatsalyam Home Stay

(5 kms from Carignano Nature Park)

Ranked 4 out of 35 homestays in shimla

9.7
(28 reviews)

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About Vatsalyam Home Stay

Run by the Sharda family, Vatsalyam Home Stay sits on the fringe of the main town overlooking the deodar forest and the stream. Enjoy a forest walk or sit back on the logs at the garden filled with fruit and seasonal flora. Have Himachali vegetarian food prepared for you on-site sitting under the sky on the terrace with a bonfire. You will get free parking, Wi-Fi and a smoking area.

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Deluxe Double Room

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    This family room has a dining area and tile/marble floor

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    Location & Nearby Places

    5.8 Km from city center

    Vatsalyam, Ragyan, Lower Dudhli, PO Bharari

    4 Nearby Attractions

    Craignano

    5.7 km

    Reserve Forest Sanctuary

    5.9 km

    WildFlower Hall Hotel

    7.8 km

    Mahasu Peak and Fair

    56.3 km

    All Facilities for Vatsalyam Home Stay

    Category Facilities
    Business facilities Fax/photocopying.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Miscellaneous Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
    Accessibility Adapted bath, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Walk-in shower.
    Bathroom Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Bath, Shower, Body soap, Toilet.
    Safety & security CCTV outside property, Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguisher.
    Cleaning services Ironing service, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
    Services & Extras Towels, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Linen, Alarm clock, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Wake-up service, Key access.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation.
    Reception services 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage.
    Entertainment and family services Kids' outdoor play equipment, Board games/puzzles.
    Pool and wellness Sun umbrellas.
    Shops Minimarket on site.
    Activities Water sport facilities on site, Bike tours, Badminton equipment, Cycling, Live sport events (broadcast), Cooking class, Walking tours, Darts, Movie nights, Tour or class about local culture.
    Others Cribs.
    Safety features Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
    Room Amenities Sofa, Washing machine, Drying rack for clothing, Tumble dryer, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room, Clothes rack, Private entrance, Desk, Seating Area, Carpeted, Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Tile/marble floor, Non-feather pillow, Interconnected room(s) available, Ironing facilities, Heating, Adapter, Socket near the bed, Hardwood or parquet floors.
    Food & Drink Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenware, Chocolate or cookies, Grocery deliveries, Breakfast in the room, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Packed lunches, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Dining area, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Bottle of water, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker.
    Services Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services.
    Media & Technology Cable channels, TV, Mobile hotspot device, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
    Common areas Sun terrace, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Picnic area, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area.
    Physical distancing Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
    General Parking, Parking on site, WiFi available in all areas.
    Transport Car hire, Public transport tickets, Parking garage, Electric vehicle charging station, Bicycle rental.
    Outdoor & View City view, Terrace, Mountain view, View, Balcony, Garden view.

    Guest Ratings For This Property

    9.7
    Based on 28 Reviews
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    Comfort

    9.8

    Cleanliness

    9.9

    Value For Money

    9.7

    Facilities

    9.6

    Guest Reviews

    Suzanne
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Superb
    A beautiful and very comfortable and spacious room , with a great view from the terrace , delicious food and kind and attentive family who ran the place . Sparkling clean and good quality fixtures and fittings .
    The property was down a steep and windy road , it was necessary to take a taxi to reach the centre , the family organised this for you though .

    Published on 08 Nov 2023

    Titus
    young couple
    9.0
    Superb
    Amazing and warm experience
    Amazing and cute place, clean and welcoming. Hosts were warm and friendly, loved chit chatting with them. Helpful in every way possible. Ideal place to stay a few days, and explore surrounding areas
    Place is slightly away from Mall road, won't recommend staying if only for a night.

    Published on 27 Sep 2023

    Mehta
    review category business travellers
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Awesome Experience
    Vatsalyam is very conveniently located just at the fringe of Shimla, about 4kms from Mall road. Asheesh was very helpful during my short stay in helping me with transportation and making me feel at home. Nice vegetarian food served with utmost care towards hygiene added to my comfort.

    Published on 16 Jun 2023

    Pooja92
    review category business travellers
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Homely and extremely comfortable stay
    Beautiful Location with a forest view and an open terrace attached to my room. Being a solo traveler , I was very comfortable staying with Sharda family as the really made me feel at home. The food was delicious and was served in the main dining area. Asheesh help me with the transport at a very reasonable rate. I am definitely visiting again with my family for a longer duration.

    Published on 15 Jun 2023

    Nikhil
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Everything. From the service to location to the view. The hosts are very hospitable and friendly. Would recommend anyday for a family vacation.

    Published on 05 Jun 2023

    Sagar
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Excellent
    Everything about the homestay is beautiful. The view from the room is absolutely surreal with a beautiful garden. Host is super cooperative and courteous. Rooms are super spacious and family room with an additional room for kids was icing on the cake. Clean and tidy rooms. As mentioned Mr. Sharda is very much cooperative and in fact entire Sharda family is very soft spoken and cooperative. Highly recommended for families. Food was excellent. It was a perfect start to our trip to Himachal and also it is a perfect example how a Homestay should be. Thank you Sharda Family for such a fantastic hospitality.

    Published on 22 May 2023

    Andrew
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    A 'home away from home' homestay
    The Homestay is special. The whole family is so welcoming and helpful. The room is spacious, comfortable, quiet and with a view. The homecooked food is delicious vegetarian food. It is away from the main Shimla area (The Mall/ Ridge), which means it is nice and peaceful (about 50 minutes walk or a short taxi ride).
    The weather was unseasonably cold. Fortunately there is a fan heater in the room and they provide plenty of duvets plus hot water bottle, keeping us comfortable

    Published on 27 Mar 2023

    Easwar
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Home away from home
    We stayed at Vatsalyam for 3 nights. Lots of positives to write about. 1. Mr. Ashish is a wonderful host who took care of all our needs including arranging CABs for pick up from Chandigarh airport, local sightseeing, dropping at railway station and even helped planning the sightseeing itinerary. Since we were new to Shimla, it helped us a lot to stay tension free on planning the sightseeing and saved us a lot time. 2. Sumptuous Breakfast with a healthy and tasty spread. They ensured that there was always a paratha variety, porridge, cereal, cut fruits and bread / toast with butter and jam. Dinner was even better and at a nominal cost. Each dinner had soft and hot rotis, one paneer gravy, one dal, one sabji, steamed basmati rice, curd and pickle. The dinner was also concluded with a yummy dessert. The local delicacy Mahani served on our last evening dinner was top notch. We had requested for gobi sabji for all 3 days for our kid and they readily accepted our request. 3. Hot Tea and coffee were served 3 times a day. 4. Laundry was available at a nominal price. 5. There was a mini library to entertain guests with a voracious reading habit. 6. Mr Ashish and his family met and greeted us everyday without fail and enquired about the stay and facilities provided. 7. They always ensured the dining area was neatly set and fully prepared before any meal and on time requested. 8. And finally, the one thing that we booked this homestay for, didn't disappoint us - The balcony view of the valley. It was a sight to behold.
    The only drawback that I would like to quote is the distance from the city centre but that is also a blessing in disguise as it provided a quiet and serene atmosphere.

    Published on 03 Jan 2023

    Shireena
    group
    9.0
    Superb
    On my next visit, Will definitely stay here again and will recommend the place to friends and family
    The meals were excellent and we had both breakfast and dinner at the homestay. Asheesh, his Dad and his wife went the extra mile to make us feel at home.

    Published on 03 Jan 2023

    Rajam
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Wonderful stay
    We had a wonderful stay in Vatsalyam. The host Mr.Ashish and his family were extremely hospitable. Mr. Ashish was very helpful in fixing our transport problems. The room was big with a wonderful view of surrounding natural landscape.

    Published on 25 Jun 2022

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