We took the overnight bus from Singapore, and it was such a joy to reach the hotel and collapse onto the comfy couches in the lobby. The beautiful Tudor-style building and its gorgeous garden has been lovingly-maintained to retain its charm. The staff are attentive, but not intrusive. It was such a pleasant experience to chat with them when we needed to get taxis, arrange a meal, book tours, borrow umbrellas, or get suggestions on where to explore. Although meals outside the hotel are much more affordable, we did have daily breakfast, and we also experienced teatime scones, dinner and drinks by the fireplace during our stay. All meals were superb and prepared with pride. In fact, even if you're not staying at this hotel, do pop by for the delicious scones with jam and cream.
The location is a perfect getaway from the big city hustle and bustle. We like walks, and the cool weather made it nice to stroll to nearby Brinchang and Tanah Rata - both around 15-20 mins away in opposite directions. Other places close by include the weekend night market (around 5 mins walk), and a little village Kampong Taman Sedia (around 10 mins walk) where there's some awesome nasi lemak and strawberry sambal at the 200 Seeds Cafe.