Magpie Retreat | Rooms & Caretaker

This homestay is like a picture postcard! Great view from the balcony as well as from inside the room! Very well maintained and well decorated property, every nook and cranny bore the evidence of owner's great taste for fine arts. Plenty of space and furniture galore inside the room. The furniture, the settings, the small artifacts by the doors and by the walkways, the great wild animal photographs in the dining area (taken by the owner's daughter), all added and were treat to our eyes, in consonance with the natural beauty around! We felt being pampered! Food was great! Though, I would recommend the owner to think about including some fruits in the menu, and if possible some healthier options than just traditional spicy and mostly fried dishes. The beverages, including some non-caffeine herbal teas and healthy drinks and juices. I won't forget the chunky yogurts on the dining table! It was a relish! The only difficult part in the whole stay was the approach road from the lake to the Magpie Retreat | Rooms & Caretaker. One needs a local, skilled and considerate driver in order to feel comfortable in this steep and narrow road with multiple sharp bends. But all in all, it's worth it!

We wanted to stay in cozy and less crowded place, so we decided to stay for a day at bhimtal. Also we didn't want to be part of many activities so we decided to go for a Magpie Retreat | Rooms & Caretaker with better views. This place was awesome with the wonderful hospitality and the property was also very well maintained. Only issue is that from the main road you have to climb like 1km of steep roads which will take 200-300 everytime you travel using scooty or a cab. Coming down is also not that easy, we tried once it took 20 mins or so and it was not easy climb down as well. But given that we didn't have any big plans of going around our stay was very good. The caretaker and the helper were very friendly and helping, we had breakfast there it was very good. The nearby village area was also very relaxing so if going around is not your plan and you want to stay at a good place with relaxing mood then this will be the best place, but if you just want to keep your bags and head out then this is not the place, this is a retreat so just go to the room and enjoy life.

Probably the best holiday in the hills we've had. The room with large windows and exclusive balcony offered amazing view of bhimtal lake and surrounding hills from a vantage point. The lawns with copious plants, flowers and trees added to the serenity of the place. We had breakfast and dinner and meals were great every time. Beds were comfortable and bathroom had all the necessities. The caretaker mohit and the kitchen boys were both helpful and efficient. Overall, a very memorable stay.

The cottage location is at a height that gives a beautiful view and makes it pleasant up there despite not so pleasant during the day in proper bhimtal in second week of june. The vehicle condition and driving skills are tested reaching to the cottage but once you are there it is very nice and you are at ease. Mohit, the caretaker and his team deserves all praise as they ensured you are comfortable and feel at home. Recommended stay.

The best part of my stay here was the fact that the property is slightly away from the regular hustle and bustle of the city. Getting to the property is by a tricky road with some steep incline towards the end but can be managed. Also the staff is very cooperative to guide and get you to the property. The food here is absolutely lipsmacking. The food is home-cooked and simple. Having said that they always had options to offer.

This property is far better than five star Magpie Retreat | Rooms & Caretakers, the view of mountains from balcony gives you immense peace. The staff and caretaker behavior is very polite, and the food is delicious which makes this property 10/10. You can't expect more than this, even you can't add points to improve this because its already fulfilling each and everything you require during your stay.

They treat you like family. Food is good. Vibes are good. Location and place is awesome. Spacious room, bhimtal view, great food. Staff is helpful and sweet.

All rooms have lake view, well maintained and food is good.

The location of the resort was very good. The view from resort was very beautiful. Could see the lake from top. The food was really good and staff was very nice and friendly.

Location was really good. Food was very delicious. They have a very considerate and courteous staff. Definitely, recommend this property.

Good location. Difficult approach. Good and clean rooms. View from balcony was excellent.

Peaceful property located in lush green area! food and service was excellent, the staff especially mohit took great care of us !

Hotel and services and view from balcony is very good but Magpie Retreat | Rooms & Caretaker is at 1km height. The road is one way and too slanty. Hence hard to drive for some people.

Location of property is super, you get complete view of bhimtal lake.

The scenic view from the rooms is breathtaking. Loved the raw experience provided !

Very nice stay with great view and food. The staff is very sweet and the owner would help you with everything she can.

Amazing property & one of the best hospitality you could get at bhimtal. Caretakers are very helpful & food is very tasty. View from room is mesmerising but there is a -km uphill drive to reach this location