Fagunia Farmstay-Entire Homestay
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About Fagunia Farmstay
Literally hand built stone by stone by a Kumaoni farmer and now lovingly rebuilt and expanded by a Pahadi-Telugu couple, Fagunia Farmstay is a special mountain homestay to experience. Our dream come true home is an epitome of subtle charms and understated luxury, and has a spacious suite and two cosy rooms. The sprawling home is perfect for a family or a group wanting a quiet stay amidst nature with private access to the surrounding ~2 acre farm estate. The homestay is situated on a verdant permaculture farm with banj, pomegranate, kafal, malta, lime, bhimal, peach, apricot and other trees in abundance.
Fagunia Farmstay is an oasis of bliss and peace amidst verdant greens and earthy browns. This is the perfect place for discerning and responsible travelers who are looking for something off the beaten track, literally. Go on long walks in the surrounding sun dappled forests in search of colorful birds and butterflies. Lend a helping hand on the farm. Observe the unhurried pace of village life. Write your next great book or come up with a life changing idea. Or just find a quiet corner, put up your feet, stare at the beautiful vista, relax and slowly let go of all your worries. Hope your stay at this labor of love of ours will help you make memories for a lifetime.
Location
Surrounded by a beautiful forest and a seasonal waterfall on one side, farms on another side and with spectacular views of the mountains of Pangot and Nainital in front, we are sure you will fall in love with the place like we did. Nestled in a quiet little hamlet and accessed by a beautiful but adventurous drive through an enchanting forest that is full of birds and British era arched bridges over seasonal waterfalls, this little piece of heaven is about 15 km from Nainital.
Sustainable homestay
Please note that we are a fully solar powered, ecofriendly home, serious about reducing our footprint and living sustainably, and not a resort or a hotel or a villa. We are an owner run and managed small operation. Fagunia Farmstay is a registered homestay with Uttarakhand Tourism.
Layout
Uniquely built across different levels, Fagunia Farmstay has one spacious suite and two cosy double rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. None of the rooms are interconnected. The layout of the homestay expands on but largely follows the original layout of the Kumaoni house that existed on the site to minimize our construction footprint and also reuse most of the original stone and wood. There is a common kitchen and a semi al fresco communal dining area on one side that overlooks the adjacent forest and a large common garden on the front side with an outdoor BBQ station and a wood fired pizza oven. There are also extensive garden and other outdoor relaxation areas with private nooks and niches where you can leave the world behind and imbibe the peace and quiet.
Rooms
Fagunia Farmstay has three rooms, a spacious suite: Barbet and two independent double rooms: Starling and Sparrow. Each of the homestay’s rooms are specially curated around a theme and luxuriously appointed and furnished with handpicked antique furniture, furnishings and art pieces to make your stay comfortable and memorable. The homestay is fully solar powered and also comes with many eco-friendly and special features such as solar water heating, sustainable waste management, farm to table produce for cooking and more, which we hope will enhance your stay even further. Rooms will be provided on double occupancy for guests.
Barbet Suite-Middle Level
Located on the middle level of the homestay, the Barbet Suite-our flagship suite consists of an expansive drawing room with a distinctive fireplace and a bright master bedroom with an ensuite toilet and an attic. The master bedroom has an antique queen sized four poster bed.
The cute and cosy low height attic sleeping area is accessed through an internal wooden staircase from the drawing room. The attic comes with a queen sized floor mattress and has beautiful views of the pine forest on the opposite hill. Please note that the low height entrance into the attic has no door.
Both the master bedroom and drawing room of the suite open out onto an expansive private balcony that offers glorious views of the mountains in front and the valley below. This suite can sleep 4 people maximum including children.
Starling Room-Lower Level
The comfy Starling Room features huge picture windows offering beautiful views of the garden and the mountains in front, while also letting in ample light. Located on the lowest level of the homestay, the room comes with 2 single beds, an ensuite bathroom and two window seating nooks along with a seating area. The large common garden on the side offers ample space to laze about. This room can sleep 2 people while there is an extra floor bed to accommodate one additional child.
Sparrow Room-Lower Level
Located next to Starling Room, the cosy Sparrow Room comes with 2 single beds, an ensuite bathroom, a seating area and a huge picture window with a seating nook. The picture window which offers views of the mountains and forests is the ideal place to get lost in a book. This room can sleep 2 people while an extra floor bed can sleep an additional child if needed. Please note that this room may have some dampness during certain times of the year.
Pricing
The total cost for the entire Fagunia Farmstay homestay will be inclusive of all veg meals for the booked number of guests. The base price shown to book the entire homestay is for 4 people with all veg meals included. There will be additional charges per night for each guest beyond 4. We can host a maximum of 8 people, including children, in the entire home. Please note that we may require a minimum of 24 hours notice to host guests due to our remote, off the road location. See details below.
Homestay Details
The Space
Room Type: Entire homestay
Bathrooms: 3 ensuite
Bedrooms: 3 main+1 attic
Check In: 02:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Amenities
Meals: All veg meals included. See below.
Television: No
Hair Dryer: Available on request
Parking: Free
Board Games: Available on request. See below.
Smoking: No smoking. See below.
Pets: See below
Additional Costs & Services
Laundry: Only washing. ₹400/load.
Train station pickup/drop: Available. See below.
Long Stay Discounts: For long stay bookings, please contact us.
Things to Note Before Booking
Home Rules
- Fagunia Farmstay is our dream home which we worked on for years to give it its present shape. While we have done our very best to equip the homestay with the best fittings and furnishings to provide a luxury hotel like comfort we request you to be considerate and treat it like your home and not as a hotel. Given its remote location and close proximity to nature, there may be inconveniences that you may face but rest assured we will do our best to offer you a memorable experience.
- There is strictly no smoking inside the rooms. We will impose a non-negotiable cleaning fee of ₹25,000 if you or your companion(s) smoke inside the rooms or in common areas. A designated smoking area is available in the garden.
- Early check in and late checkout is not possible and chargeable. Please inform in advance.
- The homestay can accommodate a max of up to 8 people, including children.
- As we are located in a super quiet location next to a protected forest, loud music or parties are not permitted. Please do not play music after 10pm in the outdoor areas.
Meals
- Three vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening snacks, morning and evening tea or coffee) are included in the tariff for all rooms for booked guests, unless otherwise mentioned.
- Non-vegetarian meals, BBQ and bonfire (bonfire only between Nov-Feb) are available as an add on option at an extra cost, which you can choose while booking.
- Our meals are served as per a fixed menu and at designated times in the common dining area. There is no room service or a la carte ordering.
Breakfast: 9 am to 10 am
Lunch: 1 pm to 2 pm
Evening Snacks: 5 to 6 pm
Dinner: 8:30 pm to 9.30 pm
- Our food is a blend of local Pahadi cuisine with northern and southern Indian cuisine influences. Read more about our food here.
- Lunch on the day of checkin is not included. It will not be possible for us to arrange for lunch on the day of checkin.
- Please note that our kitchen closes at 10:00 pm as our staff need to go home, rest and prepare for the next day.
Ecofriendly & Special Features
- As an eco-friendly homestay located in close proximity to protected forests we request you to carry back whatever plastic waste you bring with you.
- We change bed linen and towels at the end of or every 4th day of a guest’s stay.
- We are fully slow powered and use a solar powered inverter for power backup which provides basic light and internet backup for about 4 hours in case of a power cut. In case of longer power cuts, once the inverter runs out of battery, please bear with the power disruption until mains power is restored.
- We use a centralized solar water heater for providing running hot water in the bathrooms. In case there is no sun during your stay, hot water through a backup heating rod will be provided every morning between 8-10 am. To help us save water, please consider taking bucket baths instead of using the shower.
- We have a range of board games like scrabble, carom, chess, darts, poker, etc available for use on request on a first come first serve basis. Check out all of our little extras that we hope will enhance your stay experience here.
What to Pack
- We provide shower gel, shampoo, and hand wash.
- We do not provide toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor and house slippers or mineral water bottles.
- Filtered mountain spring water is provided for drinking.
- Fresh towels and bed linen are provided at the time check in.
- Iron, umbrellas and hair dryer are available on request.
- Please carry your medicines, beverages, good walking shoes and toiletries.
- Please note that there is no TV or air conditioners. Fans are available.
- Mountain weather is fickle and can get cold anytime. Please carry your thermals/woolens as required.
- There is a fridge if anything needs to be cooled. We do not maintain stocks of packaged items like bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, maggi.
- Do note that the village where our homestay is located is remote, rural and has only a couple of very small shops that stock basic essentials. The nearest town market is in Bajoon which is 5 km away while the nearest city market is in Nainital which is about 15 km away so please pack accordingly.
Location
- The last 3.5 km to our village is a rough, forest track that is motorable up to SUV car size only. Please note that you will need to walk about 450 metres (5-10 mins) down a village path from the parking area to the homestay. You can view videos of the forest track and walking path here.
- Our staff will meet you at the village parking and help with getting down your luggage. Please pack light and carry backpacks if possible instead of suitcases.
- If you need a pickup or drop from the Kathgodam train station or Pantnagar/Bareilly airports or need to go sightseeing, then please let us know at the time of your booking and we can put you in touch with a local cab driver.
- While we don’t have driver or staff accommodation, if you let us know in advance, we can suggest nearby places that can accommodate them, charges for which will be additional (paid directly to the local host).
WiFi & Connectivity
- Fagunia Farmstay has a dedicated broadband WiFi connection. But due to our remote location and/or if there is bad weather, it sometimes can stop working. Jio 4G works most of the time.
- If you need mission critical access to the net during your stay, please carry a Jio dongle as your internet backup.
- Do note that only Jio 4G and BSNL 2G mobile phone networks work at Fagunia Farmstay.
Pets & Accessibility
- You are welcome to bring your pet(s) that are well behaved, friendly and will not cause any damage to our home or staff. But as a courtesy to later guests we request you to please not allow your pets on the beds or sofas and to clean up after them. Please carry their feeding bowls, bedding and any special food requirements they may have.
- Given our remote, off the road location, we are not accessible friendly.
Cancellation Policy
Please go through our detailed Terms and Conditions, including our cancellation policy, here.
Eco-friendly Initiatives
By staying at Fagunia Farmstay, you are also helping to reduce your impact on the local environment. Read more about the environment friendly measures we have adopted in running and maintaining our homestay here.