This wonderful, garden estate was formerly the summer home of the rulers of Shahpura and comprises 2 residences with 8 rooms.

The style and décor is very much a mixture of Rajasthani meets colonial, with a quiet, understated yet elegant air. Set in 30 acres of garden and pasture and surrounded by lakes, it is a very special and ultimately peaceful little oasis, situated midway between Jaipur and Udaipur. Very much a family concern, the family all reside there and are more than happy to sit and chat with guests.

With its idyllic and unspoilt rural setting, this is a place to come for at least a couple of nights as it provides a perfect, restful break in an otherwise rather hectic, city-based itinerary. Borrow the bicycles and go cycling around the lakes; go fishing and boating on the lakes; visit the stunning local temple and stepwell; explore the town and see the traditional local artists at work; enjoy a beautiful candlelit dinner in the huge, old palace in town; or have a guided tour of the palace. The walking is excellent and, due to all the water in the area, the birdlife is phenomenal.

Indian Subcontinent : India

ACCESS: is by air to Jaipur, from Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Calcutta followed by a 4 hour road journey. Or, by train to Jaipur from Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur.

It is also an easy drive from Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Pushkar, Deogarh, Narlai, Nimaj, Bundi, Kota, Sawai Madhpur. A longer drive from Jodhpur and Shekavati.

There is one dining room in the main building where meals are eaten on very cold or very times of year. At other times, dining is al fresco, in the sunshine or candlelit under the stars, in the garden. The cuisine comprises simple Continental, and Indian recipes and is organic whenever possible as much of the vegetables come from their own vegetable garden. The hotel offers a buffet and table d’hote dining. Room service is also readily available. Special private dinners can also be arranged. Smoking is allowed. Indian wine, limited French wine, beer and spirits are available.

All rooms are centrally air-conditioned, with overhead fans, and attached bathrooms with bath and shower. On account of the buildings not being purpose built, all rooms vary in shape, size and design. There are rooms on the low floors and there is good wheelchair access. Hot water bottles and heaters are provided on particularly cold nights. Hot water is plentiful and provided by solar heating with electrical backup. Two bottles of complimentary mineral water per person per day are provided in the bedrooms. Non smoking rooms are available. Hair dryers, televisions, and DVD players can be provided on request. There is a safe in every room, along with tea / coffee making machines and World Space radios. Bathrobes are provided in every room.

Other facilities:

E-mail facilities for hotel residents (payable extra and on site)
Airy sitting room for guests’ use, in the main house
Bicycles are provided for guests’ use
Owns 4 jeeps for local excursions
Table tennis
Local massages can be arranged
Yoga classes can be arranged
Library
Play-station for children