Lal Kothi: Mountain Wrapped home w/ Awadhi Cuisine

Entire bungalow in Dehradun, India

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Swapna
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

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This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Comfy bed for better sleep

The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.
Lal Kothi is chef Sameer Sewak & his family's home in countryside Dehradun. It is surrounded table top views of Mussoorie hills, Tons river, Sal forests. Guests get the 2nd floor with a private access. The space includes 2 bedrooms, a kitchen/lounge, 2 terraces & balconies. Included in your stay is a complimentary breakfast. Guests get to order vegetarian & non-vegetarian delicacies for lunch & dinner from the dehradun famous Awadhi cuisine menu designed by Chef Sameer & his mother Swapna.

The space
Guests get 1500 sq/ft with complete privacy, designed in a minimalist Wabi Sabi style. Each space gets ample sunlight and unique table top views of Mussoorie hills & countryside Dehradun. Special attention has been given to soft interior furnishings for the comfort of our guests and to make it a great place to unwind or work from home. There is a dedicated work space in every room. The bathrooms are equipped with a bidet. There is a steam shower as well for days when you'd like to unwind & blow off some steam indoors. There are two mango trees and a kitchen garden in the backyard where we grow organic seasonal vegetables, used to cook for our guests. You can take a walk or hike in the nearby Sal forests or to the Tons river down the road from the property. The best restaurants in town are 15mins drive away and Mussoorie/Landour are 45mins drive away. Follow us on insta: lal_kothi

Guest access
All of second floor, with complete privacy. It includes 2 bedrooms, with attached bathrooms, a kitchen/lounge, 2 terraces, 2 balconies and a driveway. There is also a kitchen garden in the backyard.

Other things to note
Other key features:
-you can order from Blinkit/ Zomato/swiggy/instamart
- pet friendly
- 4g internet data connectivity
-LGBTQ+ friendly
- A Steam Shower
- Toiletries, towels
- Water Softner
- Yoga Matt
- Wifi
- Ironing board
- Laundry (chargeable)
- Bonfire pit
- Wardrobes
- Air conditioners hot/cold
- Heaters
- Dedicated working spaces in each room
- Board Games
- Books

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Valley view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi – 36 Mbps
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 105 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 99% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Lal Kothi is our home located in Bisht Gaon, Dehradun, in a quaint green neighbourhood, surrounded by the Tons river and Sal forests. Its 15-20 mins away from all the best restaurants and shopping places in Dehradun. Its the perfect location for getting some quiet while not being far away from the major touch points in the city. It has great mobile network coverage.
- 6.5 kms (15-20mins) away from Rajpur Road
- 5.5 kms (15 mins) away from Mussoorie diversion.
- 39kms (60 mins) from Dehradun airport
- 13 kms (35 mins) from Dehradun Railway station.

Bisht Gaon is a famous place for eager bird watchers and nature lovers.

Meet your host

Superhost
105 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Our Lady of Fatima Convent, Aligarh
Cooking and hosting people brings me joy and Lal Kothi ig(@lal_kothi)is a way to open my house to people who need a peaceful place to unwind with good food.

Swapna is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Reggie
  • Sameer
  • Ria

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water