Title: Chail's Best-Kept Secret: Hideaway Homestay - A Comfortable and Secluded Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Chail's Best-Kept Secret: Hideaway Homestay - A Comfortable and Secluded Retreat

Immerse yourself in nature’s serenity and rejuvenate your senses. Create unforgettable memories surrounded by panoramic mountain vistas.

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Nestled amidst the serene hills of Chail, Hideaway Homestay offers a tranquil escape from city life with its lush greenery and majestic mountain views. Unwind in the garden with a book or take a leisurely stroll through picturesque surroundings, then savor delicious homemade meals prepared with love.

## Popular amenities

- Pet-friendly
- Breakfast available
- Parking available
- Laundry room
- Kitchen

£45

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8 Apr - 9 Apr

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## About the area

Located in Shimla, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kufri Fun World and Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mall Road and Lakkar Bazar. Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex and Himalayan Aviary are also worth visiting. [Visit our Shimla travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shimla.dx3210)

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Chail, Himachal pradesh

### What's nearby

- ![Mall Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184884/760be6cb-5ead-4742-bebd-2da3729adbc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mall Road  
49 min drive \- 13.2 miles
- ![Christ church in Shimla, India at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106684/d3d88567-99aa-4f95-8071-6a829fe53706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Christ Church  
51 min drive \- 13.7 miles
- ![Kali Bari Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532740176/80ab2f97-f9d5-4647-85e6-26add77621fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Kali Bari Temple  
52 min drive \- 17.5 miles
- Kumbh Shiv Stone Temple  
11 min drive \- 1.1 miles
- Lakkar Bazar  
52 min drive \- 13.9 miles

### Getting around

- Solan Brewery Station  
53 min drive
- Shimla (SLV)  
117 min drive

### Restaurants

- Maharaja Dining  
11 min drive
- Indian Coffee House  
47 min drive
- Kailash Foods Chail  
10 min drive
- Mosaic at Ekant Retreat Resort  
14 min drive
- Anand Bhojanalya  
16 min drive

## About this property

### Chail's Best-Kept Secret: Hideaway Homestay - A Comfortable and Secluded Retreat

Farm stay in the mountains 

At Chail's Best-Kept Secret: Hideaway Homestay - A Comfortable and Secluded Retreat, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include: 

- Breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and a living plant wall
- A water dispenser, farming classes and local meal delivery service
- Smoke-free property

Room features 

All guest rooms at Chail's Best-Kept Secret: Hideaway Homestay - A Comfortable and Secluded Retreat feature comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and composting
- 4 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
- Outdoor lighting, eco-friendly cleaning products and kitchens

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: WiFi

### Food and drink

- Breakfast available for a fee

### Things to do

- Farming classes
- Playground

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities
- Water dispenser

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping on request

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- In the mountains

### More

- 100% renewable energy
- Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Biodegradable drinking straws available
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Living plant wall
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Smoke-free property
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
- Water dispenser usage encouraged

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 4 bathrooms
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Food and drink

- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen
- Meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### More

- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Composting
- Dryer
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets

## Policies

### Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash 

Cashless transactions are available 

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 

This property uses wind, solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products 

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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