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Mary Budden Estate

Created with Sketch. PQ77+2W Regariya, Uttarakhand, India View on map

Overview

Hidden away in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, directly below the Binsar Zero mark on the milestone, in a cozy corner of the Kumaon, in the magnificent middle Himalayan Mountains, re-connect with nature at our family run luxury homestay, relax in a serene setting within the secluded Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, where we are proud of our environmental and cultural sustainability, perched at almost 8,000 feet above sea level. It is one of only five privately owned estates in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. Lovingly restored for comfortable and elegant living.

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Room service
Power Backup
Parking
Tea/Coffee maker
Telephone
Travel Desk
AC
Bukhari
Front Desk
Garden Area
Luggage Storage
Wardrobe
Attached Bathroom

Medicare Assistance

Doctor on call
First Aid Box

Property Type

Cottages
Estate
Hustle Bustle Escape
Eco Friendly
Feature Hotels

Offer & Packages

Stay For 5 Nights Pay For 4

Food

Multi Cuisine Restaurant
The Wild Cat Brunch
Sereha’s Garden Lunch
Himalayan Lunch
The Eventide Coven
The Milky way Dinner
Multi Cuisine restaurant

ID Proofs

Aadhaar Card, issued by UIDAI
Passport
Voter ID card, issued by the Election Commission of India
Overseas Citizenship of India document
Person of Indian Origin Card
PAN Card, issued by the Income Tax Department
Driving license in India issued by the respective state governments
Office ID, pan card and non government IDS are not accepted as ID proof(s)

Policies & Rules

Check In 2:00PM
Check Out 12:00PM
Hotel Policies

Extra bed/person

Children Below 05 years free with the plan without extra bed.
05-12 years child will be charge 25% of the respective package.
Above 12 years will be charge 35% of the respective package

Guest profile

Bachelors are allowed
Couple friendly
Children are welcome (with parents)
18+guests are allowed

Child policy

Children of any ages are welcome
0-5 years- infant
6-12 years- chargeable
Children aged 13years and above are considered adults at this property

Cancellation  

Exemplify Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations made 15 or more days before check in date will be free.
2. Cancellations made more than 7 days in advance but less than 15 days will incur a cancellation charge of 1 night’s tariff.
3. No shows and cancellations made 0 to 7 days in advance will incur 100% charge of the booking.
4. In case of a full refund on cancellation, there will be a deduction of approximately 5.7% as payment processing charges.

Amendment Policy

1 Amendments will be treated as cancellation.
2 Any refund will take at least 15 days to process.
A cancellation fee is a sum of money you must pay if you cancel a hotel reservation after the cancellation deadline. The hotel will not charge any cancellation fees if you cancel your reservation up to two weeks in advance

The best ways to avoid cancellation fees

Look for a travel waiver.
Keep an eye out for schedule changes.
Remember the 24-hour rule.
Have a good reason.
Consider your credit card coverage.
Earn elite status.
Use a credit card travel credit to cover your fees

Payment Mode

Debit cards
Credit cards
Cash
Online payment
At least 50% payment in advance for booking

Save the Environment

1. Avoid Plastic & Carry Reusable
2. Save Paper
3. Voluntourism should be motivated and given
4. upper hand
5. Education
6. Conserve water
7. Choose sustainable
8. Shop wisely
9. Use long-lasting light bulbs
10. Save water.
11. Save electricity.
12. Using reusable bags.
13. Avoid taking cars as much as possible.
14. Growing more trees and plants.
15. Reducing pollution.
16. Saving natural resources.
17. Bring a bag
18. Invest in a reusable water bottle bring your own reusable cup
19. Refuse single-use items
20. Avoid products with micro beads
21. Make sure your waste goes to the right place
22. Compost.
23. Pick eco-hotels that have sustainability initiatives like rainwater harvesting, solar power, energy-efficient lighting, low-flow toilets, etc.
24. Choose tour companies that help you follow the best environmental practices throughout the trip and do not have a negative impact on the environment.

Save your pocket

There are some definite benefits to pinning down the dates and calling to make reservations early.
Get What You Want.
Make the Most of Special Offers/Discounts and Deals.
Let the host deal with your wanderlust/enhance your travel experience.
Pick the best deal/discount On Special Occasion and Festival Season Offer.
Member’s Only Benefits
Book Direct Hotel Website Benefits
Benefits of Chain hotels
Special Host-Guest Relationship Benefits
Need to Know-
Direct Hotel Booking Pros-Cons
Booking via OTA’s Pros-Cons
< Rs.1,000 No Tax
Rs.1,001 -7,500

12%

= or > INR 7,501

18%

 

 

Route (Delhi to Pantnagar)

By Air:- INR3278- INR 4650

Timing:- Nearly 1hour

  • Approx. Air fares 
  • Price usually vary or subject to change.
  • It is advisable to book your ticket in advance to minimize your cost.
  • Air fares
  • Price usually varies or subject to change.
  • It is advisable to book your ticket in advance to minimize your cost.

 

Route (Delhi to Kathgodam)

By Train:-

Timing: - 7 hour 37min

Executive chair INR 1300 

 1st Class Ac         INR 1080 - INR1165 

 2nd Class Ac        INR 630 - INR 700 

 3rd Class Ac         INR 445 - INR495 

 Sleeper Class      INR 195 

 Second Seater     INR110 - INR115 

  • Approx. Train fares 
  • Price usually vary or subject to change.​​​​​​

 

Route (Delhi to Almora)

By Bus:-

Route no.1:- Delhi to Dehradun then Dehradun to Almora

Route no.2:- Delhi to Haldwani then Haldwani to Almora

Route no.3:- Anand vihar, Delhi to Kathgodam then Kathgodam to Almora

Timing:- Nearly11hours.​​

Description

Applicable GST Rate

Food services provided by restaurants including takeaway facility (both air-conditioned and non a/c)

5%

Any food/drink served at cafeteria/canteen/mess operating on a contract basis in the office, industrial unit, or by any school, college, etc. on basis of a contractual agreement which is not event-based or occasional

5%

Services provided by restaurants within a hotel with room tariff less than Rs. 7,500

5%

Services provided by restaurants within a hotel with room tariff of Rs. 7,500 or more

18%

Meals/food services provided by Indian Railways/IRCTC or their licensees both in trains or at platforms

5%

Food services provided in a premise arranged for organizing function along with renting of such premises

18%

Food services provided at exhibition, events, conferences, outdoor & indoor functions that are event-based or occasional in nature

18%

Other Accommodation, food and beverage services

18%

Description

Applicable GST Rate

GST on meat packed in a container having a registered trademark or brand name

5%

GST on eggs not in shell/egg yolks boiled or cooked by steaming

5%

GST on dried leguminous vegetables packed in a container having a registered trademark/brand name (skinned/split or not)

5%

GST on vegetables such as ginger (excluding fresh ginger), turmeric (excluding fresh turmeric), thyme, curry leaves, bay leaves, etc.

5%

GST on food such as meal/powder of dried leguminous vegetables

5%

GST on fruits, vegetables, nuts and edible plant parts preserved using sugar

12%

GST on vegetables, fruits, nuts and edible parts of the plant that are preserved/prepared using the vinegar/acetic acid.

12%

GST on food items prepared using flour, malt extract, etc. including cocoa less 40% of total weight.

18%

GST on chocolate and other cocoa products

18%

 

Note: The rates given in the list are subject to periodic change        

  • Bonus Point
  • Exclusive offers/ Special Offers
  • No hidden Charges
  • Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Members Only Benefits
  • Pay at hotel
  • Last time room availability
  • Rewards/Vouchers
  • Discounts On room rate
  • Last time room availability
  • Rewards/Vouchers
  • Special Offers/ Exclusive Offers
  • Bonus Point
  • Buffet Meal
  • Early & Late check in and check out
  1. There is generally greater demand for staff within large hotel chains, as higher customer volumes require a larger workforce. Not only that, but these larger companies are usually able to offer more generous compensation and benefit packages to staff.
  2. In terms of working patterns, there is usually more flexibility when it comes to covering absence, special requests and last-minute holidays - simply because there are more employees to fill in.
  3. Larger hotel groups tend to offer more training opportunities; combined with adding credibility to your CV, this means they can have greater potential for your long-term career. With multiple properties within their chain, they also offer more opportunities to relocate – sometimes to the other side of the world!
  4. Most large hotels have a strict set of standards and guidelines, giving staff a clear structure to follow. There are also more performance reviews, so that you can track your progression and look for ways to improve and progress.
  5. Seamless standard operating procedures ensuring optimized results in achieving bottom line
  6. Staffing is their headache. Human resources have been one of the most challenging aspects in any commercial setup. Setting up your property with a branded chain would attract quality manpower.
  7. Higher visibility of your property because of their tier marketing strategy. Centralized cell maintains reservations so routing of guests is very easy + guests would prefer a network hotel primarily if it is available.
  8. Disciplined approach towards costs. They will spend where they have to irrespective of the volume of business because they know that it takes time to build a brand loyalty. Efforts are focused.

Hidden Price

At the time of check-in or check out, the price gets hiked because of these hidden prices such as additional house-keeping service charges, room snacks charges, parking charges, etc. The actual price for the hotel reservation is quite less, the extra amount is given as a commission to the online marketing agency, for which the guests have to pay the price. While booking a hotel online, we get attracted by the special offers shown on the website. These offers may contain some hidden prices, which are not displayed on the site. So stay alert while booking!

Lack of Firsthand Knowledge

An online booking system does not give an opportunity to speak to any person who has sufficient knowledge of the services that one is booking. At times, you may find testimonials on a website, but one can never authenticate the validity of the testimonials.  In short, you will find it tough to build personal relationships with YOUR HOST

Fake Websites

It is not necessary that every hotel website is real or actually exist. There are many fake websites of different hotels available on the internet. It is always advised to thoroughly verify the website before booking, because if you book a hotel with an unauthentic website, you may lose your money.

Many Hotel Booking Sites

These days, you can find many hotel booking websites are available on the internet. Every website offers varieties of offers and discounts to attract the customers. So, it becomes difficult as well as confusing to choose one particular website. An elaborate comparison is required in order to we get the best services at a budget-friendly price.

These are some of the important drawbacks of online hotel booking. It can be clearly concluding that booking hotel online is convenient but at the same time a risky option to opt for. It is better to verify hotel carefully and accurately before booking.

 

Loopholes in security

After a booking is made by an individual, sensitive personal data like home addresses, bank, and credit card details need to be shared to confirm booking. Having said that, the online booking process is an attractive target for cyber criminals who are always on the prowl to steal data. At the same time, bogus websites are also created to steal personal information. Everything is left to the individuals who go through the terms and conditions and make the desired payment.

 

Need stable internet access for the guest to book

Reliable internet access is required to check reservations and add bookings that are made over the phone. Given the industry's transition to online tools, it's a good idea to invest in the best internet service possible for your region.

 

 Transaction drops

 In some instances, booker is being charged for the services but the transaction is dropped at last moment resulting failure in allocation of services like railway tickets, bus tickets etc. Though these can be taken care of by auto payment reversal mechanism, it takes time to get the amount credited.

  • If you're not a fan of technology, if you don't have internet access, online booking might not be for you.

     
  • IN SOME CASES online bookings may generate no shows if payments are refundable ; especially true when fake bookings are used for obtaining SO CALLED PROCESS.
     No pre-booking of special amenities when the booking is performed via an OTA (only breakfast)

  • Individual clients are very price-sensitive : no need in high season

  • Commissions : 10% to 25% to an OTA (10% for a travel agent)

Invest time and money

To find a suitable online booking system that meets the business needs can be quite exhausting. Before placing bets on a travel booking system, you will have to do a good amount of research to learn features of online booking systems. Operators need to spend some time and money on it. A booking system may be expensive, but they are worthwhile in the long run.

If some issues occurs..?

Booking hotels through some OTA is more time-efficient than calling a hotel directly because you can create an account and have all the information saved that is needed to book a hotel, but when you do have an issue and you have to call customer service, the staff is very friendly and takes the time to work with you on the issue until it is resolved.”Be sure when partnering with third-party sites that you do your due diligence and ensure that the sites you are interested in working with regulate their customer service.

Hard to Change Reservations

Once consumers have booked a reservation through a third-party site, it is often hard to change dates or hotels. One reason being that many of the rates on these sites are cheaper but non-refundable rates. Additionally, it is always harder to solve issues when there is a middle man involved. It’s better to go directly to the source for changes.

  • Trust – Because customers do not deal with the actual person but with an internet process, trust is of the major issues.

Accessible 24/7

An online booking system allows you to receive booking 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Using an online booking system means that you’re open to your customers 24/7. Customers who make a decision to book a tour or rental don’t want to wait until you are in the office — they want to lock in the activity on their own schedule. Using an online booking system means that your business is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 Reducing workload

Processing all your bookings manually means a lot of work, and often you can make mistakes that cost you money. 

Explore ALMORA

Contact Information

Created with Sketch.  Address :- The Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary,P.O. AyarpaniDistrict,Almora,Uttarakhand
  [email protected]
  https://marybuddenestate.com/

  +91 97111 71350 +91 94 11 316517

       

Reviews

Listing Reviews
Bhavna Mahendru

We stayed at this estate for two nights and our experience was exhilarating!!Mary Budden is deep into the green forest far away from the hustle and bustle of maddening city life !!right from the rooms to the bathrooms to the ambience .. everything was excellent...the staff is super courteous and hospitality is exemplary..special thanks to nitesh thakur from FAndB who went out of the way to serve us each and every meal in the most beautiful manner .we had a wonderful time and will definitely visit again.i have a few suggestions to make though...a few signboards shd be there so that it is easy to locate this hidden gem... secondly estate is little overpriced !!! Loved every bit !!!

Akhilesh Chitlangia

What’s not to like! Rooms all well done. Given the limitations of being in the sanctuary, the staff there does a fantastic job. The food was really good and the views from various parts of the property are absolutely stunning. Looking forward to going back again soon.

Rohan Jalkie

What a terrific place! A quaint spot hidden away in the thicket of Binsar sanctuary. Very elegant in its appointments, grand in its decor and laid back yet very charming in its service. Don't expect blazing fast internet services, the latest IPL match screening or pumping up the hottest hits on Spotify (it's a wildlife sanctuary, duh!) - perfect for when you want to switch off and disappear. But if you are someone who is used to ordering in via room service at midnight's or loves a mini bar in your room or want fresh linen everytime you wipe your face, then Mary Budden isn't for you. For the rest, it'll be your best find yet.

Nishit Jain

WORST WORST WORST WORST!!!!!!!!!!! RESERVATION TEAM THEY HAVE GOT. MRS GROUP HANDLING SUCH LUXURIOUS PROPERTIES & THEIR RESERVATION TEAM IS GIVING SUCH TARDIE & VAGUE REPLIES WHICH DO INJUSTICE TO THE PROPERTIES THEY ARE HANDLING. ABOUT MARRY BUDDEN ESTATE. THE PROPERTY IS JUST OUT OF THE WORLD.. THE HOSPITALITY IS JUST AMAZING... PRATIK - THE ESTATE MANAGER IS SO KIND & HOSPITABLE. SAME GOES TO THE STAFF OUT THERE.. NITESH, YOGESH ETC. THE ONLY THING WHICH LET ME DOWN WAS THE RESERVATION TEAM WHICH MADE ME GIVE THEM 4*. OTHERWISE THEY DESERVE 5*. THANKS NISHIT JAIN

Mridul Sharma

British estate in pristine oak forest overlooking the Binsar Wildlife sanctuary. Tastefully preserved and redone with immaculate interiors. You are amazed by the international and local cuisine inspired fare served by them in the middle of a forest where even water is brought from kilometers away. Cheerful and hardworking staff add to your experience. We had a great New Year eve experience and a fantastic stay. Well done Mary Budden Estate team

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IMPORTANT NOTES:- 

We strongly recommend you

  • To go through a hotel's Cancellation and Refund Policy before you confirm your booking.
  • To notice single occupancy, double occupancy, and third Person policy/child policy.
  • To Make sure that your personal data/ information must be safe while booking.
  • To notice direct booking benefits, offers, discounts, complimentary and package details too.
  • To visit the social media linkages of the hotel to get more information/authenticity.

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