It wasn't until the day we checked out that I realized who are giving this property a 4 or 5 rating. The Manager of the cottage insists the guests give him five stars as a result. It's not surprising, people do it to get him off their backs. The same thing happened to us. In spite of this, I was determined to write the review after I returned home, thought over the whole experience and gave an unbiased opinion. Every review contributes to someone choosing the place and not getting value for money is disheartening. Background - A group of 10 adults wanted a good peaceful place. The main reason we chose cottage stay was to enjoy a leisurely time without being constrained by restrictions. The entire Seclude Tara Dale cottage was booked except one room, from 6th Jun to 10th June I have categorized my reviews and experience -  Approach -  They will share the location with you prior to your arrival. However, to find out where exactly it is, you will have to contact the Manager. Dedicated parking is available for guests of the cottages. Afterwards, the hike descends steeply. It takes about 20 minutes. Having trekked before makes it a cake walk, and if you've done the trek a few times, you will be able to handle it. However, elderly people should avoid it. The trek trail is very narrow, with no road, only a stony path. Ambience - Surrounded by mountains, the cottage has a beautiful view. The porch is big enough to host a party or simply to soak up the sun. An adjacent terrace has a gazebo. They've planted a few plants, which are doing well on their own. The area has plenty of sitting areas to enjoy the weather and valley views. The outdoor furniture consists of iron chairs without cushions. So you gotta watch your bum. Rooms - We had five rooms to ourselves. The interiors are retro style. But retro wasn't just sufficient. Generally no AC's at such places, but either the weather supports it or the fan. Unfortunately, we weren't supported by either. The fan runs at the highest speed of 2. The housekeeping provided a pedestal fan. The beds are scary, they creek in the night. If one moves on the beds the other one has to wake up. The pillows will give you a cervical and backache.  The rooms are cleaned to the bare minimum. The staff won't change anything - used glasses, towels, etc. until you have made an effort to tell them daily. The dirt and the flirt is swept away as much as the cleaning boy wants to do. I won't be nagging for cleaning on a holiday. Washrooms - They are clean. No shower, one bucket and one mug. Latchets are only for people above 5'10 ft., towels are sandpaper. The interesting part was, when one day, the WC tank exploded in the washroom of one of our rooms in the middle of the night. Food - Food is average. The chef there can cook a few things very well, like one can pin point out, they are delicious. Others are just manageable.  The breakfast was good for only two days. The crockery and food are placed on a separate table, and you are asked to serve yourself, as if it were a buffet. While they don't mention it anywhere that all meals will be buffet, they make it explicit right on the time they serve you first meal. Staff - They are always eager to feed you and move on. Oh my! How lovely isn't it? But they made it like an albatross around our neck. The flexibility is namesake. The staff there is pushy to serve and leave. I felt like we were living in a hostel, where the warden would come with a cane if we didn't follow the timings. The entire idea of staying in the cottage was flexibility. We all understand we can't all our way, we were mindful of the timings, but man seriously! They wanted us to finish dinner by 9pm and breakfast by 10am. Overall experience - Never going back to this place ever again, neither recommending it to anyone. Complete waste of money, time & experience.

Taradale was an absolute delight ! A quaint cottage tucked away in the lap of mountains. Very well maintained property and one can hear the sound of birds chirping and wind oozing. All amenities were provided in the peak of winters to keep us warm. Good and tasty hime cooked food. Each and every memeber of the staff is worth mentioning as they made our stay memorable.

This is a perfect place for people looking for a quite and relaxing retreat into the Himalayas. The property is beautiful and well maintained and the staff is very courteous. The service was excellent. The food is also very homely and fulfilling. From the car park it’s a downhill walk of about 100 metres. Aakriti and Santosh took good care of us.

Very nice property of Major General Tara Singh Bal and his son Brigadier Amarjeet Singh Bal (Mahaveer Chakra). It is a heritage property with an amazing colonial architecture. It has been built with a lot of thought. It has a royal, serene and quite vibe with lush full green surroundings and mesmerizing views of hill sides. The property has now been leased out by Tara Singh Ji's grand son to the Seclude group, which is doing a fine job in maintaining the place and providing best possible comfort to the vacationers. The food choices are limited but they can be better if guests let the kitchen staff know about the dishes to be prepared in advance. I highly recommend this place for people looking for a family stay in a perfect cottage/bungalow with quite and peaceful surroundings. The Bal family and the Seclude group are doing a great job by letting the guests experience this amazing heritage property and reminiscing the memories behind The Taradale. Cool attractions nearby like river and lakes, also some new cafes on the bhowali road like curiosity cafe.

Stayed at the property for 3 nights - loved the vibe of the place. The property is clean and the views are breathtaking. Full credit to the chef for serving delicious meals. Will definitely go back! Thanks to Shekhar (very accommodating), Prakash (very hardworking) and to the entire staff (Omi, Bhuvan and Vivek) - they have managed to preserve the property's charm.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Seclude Taradale with my family and I must say, it was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff (Shekhar, Prakash, Bhawan, Vivek, Omi) greeted us with warm smiles and ensured that we felt at home. One of the highlights of the stay was undoubtedly the food - bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. The location of Seclude Taradale is truly breathtaking, with several sitting spaces offering views of the giant mountains and beautiful trees. The inn is a charming English style bungalow tucked away in a silent forest, offering an old-world charm with modern amenities. Overall, I highly recommend Seclude Taradale Inn for anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay. It is a wonderful choice for long stays, as one can truly feel at home here while experiencing the tranquility and beauty of this hidden gem.

One of the best place to visit to chill out. We had our team putting here we stayed for 2 days and it was peaceful. The food was delicious and the view is amazing. A place to which can be considered.

Seclude Taradale is a sanctuary in Himalayas. Great staff, excellent views,.comfortable stay and lots of sunshine during the peak of winters ...what else could you ask. Thank you for making our trip memorable.