Blessing 2: Artisanal Boutique Villa, Carpark, EV

Entire villa in Bhowali, India

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Rahul
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
'Blessing' is a thoughtfully designed artisanal villa in Bhowali, nestled in the foothills of Kumaon on Bhimtal Road, at an altitude of 5600 ft above msl. Full of curated art, cozy nooks, and stunning views. It offers a kitchen, car parking with EV charging (3kva Level 1) on payment, and other amenities. Great for group getaways or working remotely in nature. It is ideal for an escape from the city hustle, yet be just 10–20 min from Nainital, Kainchi, Bhimtal, Naukuchiyatal, Sattal & Ramgarh.

The space
Rashmi and Rahul always wanted a quaint little home in the hills. When they found this little slice of heaven in Bhowali, they poured their hearts into shaping it with love, art, and soul, where every corner tells a story. This cherished home is truly a ‘Blessing’, now open to you — to rest, reflect, and reconnect.

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🟥 About the home

In Total: 2 Bedrooms | 1 Living Room | 2 Bathrooms | 1 Kitchen
Ideal for: 4 adults — comfortably accommodates up to 5

Blessing is thoughtfully built using Laurie Baker’s hollow wall technique for insulation, keeping it warm and cozy even in extreme climate conditions. With a warm blend of curated art, comforting design, and modern amenities, Blessing is perfect for families, couples, and close-knit groups of friends looking to reconnect with nature — and each other.

The home is thoughtfully spread across three levels, offering both privacy and a sense of spaciousness. The two residential units — Blessing 1BR on the 1st floor and Blessing 2BR on the lower ground floor are independent yet part of the same villa, offering flexibility depending on your needs.

Deck Level:

• You drive up onto our deck level from the main road directly to the private car park area (can comfortably fit 2 cars, and can accommodate 3 cars)
• The caretaker's living quarters are on this level
• An open to air sit-out area with sweeping valley views — perfect for a slow morning chai or having fresh home cooked food or stargazing under clear mountain skies
• A shared terrace with a sit-out area is also available for all guests for working, reading, yoga or relaxing with a view
• The sit out area and car parking maybe shared with other guests

Blessing 2BR: Artisanal Boutique Villa near Kainchi.

• An independent living area — ideal for 4 adults, can accommodate up to 5 (the 5th guest sleeps on the bay window in the living room)
• Access via 15 steps down from deck level
• Two split levels inside (3 steps up to dining and bathroom areas and master bedroom)
• Two bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen-size double bed and
premium bedsheets and covers for a restful night’s sleep
• Both bedrooms have multi purpose work desks for working from home
• A cozy living room with a single bed, ideal for a child or extra guest
• A large covered verandah — expect beautiful sunsets, cool mountain breezes, and soulful silences. It also comes equipped with a swing and a work desk also.
• Two bathrooms for added convenience — one attached and one opening into the dining area
• A fully equipped kitchen with cooking gas burner, electric hot water kettle, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, mixer blender, pressure cooker and other utensils for light cooking, crockery, cutlery, and filtered drinking water

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🟥 Food and Kitchen

Home-cooked meals, just the way you like them!
• A curated à la carte menu is available with home-style meals and breakfast options at nominal rates
• Our warm and professional caretaker prepares delicious, simple meals and can customize them to your preferences (e.g., less spicy, Jain meals, without onion/garlic)
• The kitchen is fully equipped for self-cooking if you prefer. It includes a gas burner, electric hot water kettle, mixer, toaster, microwave, basic utensils, pressure cooker, refrigerator, crockery, cutlery, and filtered drinking water (free of charge)
• Please note we do not provide a rolling pin and chakla to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. However, fresh homemade chapatis can be arranged by the caretaker on request.

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🟥 Other Amenities

• Power backup — no worrying about electricity outages
• Free car parking on the deck level
• Barbecue set is available for use by guests outside the rooms. Guests must arrange for all raw materials and operate it on their own. Barbeque charges are Rs.500 payable in cash to the caretaker towards the coal and for lighting the coal
• Electric heaters are available during winters on request
• On-site basic medical kit, with a clinic just 5 minutes away
• Caring, professional staff on-site to support you throughout your stay

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🟥 Why Guests Love Staying at ‘Blessing’

• Artful Interiors — original artwork and handcrafted touches by talented family members make every corner unique
• Balcony Goals — large covered verandah with valley views, perfect for quiet mornings or candlelit dinners
• Work-from-Hills Ready — Wi-Fi in every room, work desks ( one even in the covered verandah!), and inspiring mountain surroundings
• Comfort with Character — warm lighting, thoughtful layout, and soulful design make it feel like a true home away from home

Guest access
• The guests have access to 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen
• They also have access to the covered verandah, deck and terrace

Please note, that the caretakers living quarters are situated at the deck level with the car parking.

Other things to note
🟥 Additional Services & Local Experiences

• Pick-up and drop from Kathgodam and Haldwani stations
• Local taxi and itinerary planning support for visits to nearby landmarks and heritage sites
• Help with renting scooters and bikes
• Recommendations for local experiences, including:
– Butterfly farm visits
– Boating
– Paragliding
– Guided yoga sessions

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🟥 Location Highlights

Located on Bhimtal Road in Bhowali — close to everything you want, yet blissfully away from the crowds.

Nearby attractions:

• 8 km from Kainchi (15 minutes) — known for ‘Kainchi Mandir’ of Neem Karoli Baba on Ranikhet Road
• 11 km from Naukuchiyatal (20 minutes) — home to 'Café by the Lake' (now Colonel’s Café), known for great coffee and pizza
• 7 km from Sattal (15 minutes)
• 9 km from Bhimtal (12 minutes)
• 11 km from Nainital (20 minutes)
• 25 km from Ramgarh (35 minutes) — known for rice plantations and unique local varieties
• 35 km from Mukteshwar (75 minutes) — ideal for a quiet forest experience
• 45 km from Ranikhet (75 minutes)
• 55 km from Almora (75 minutes) — don’t forget to try the iconic Baal Mithai
• 85 km from Jageshwar (2.5 hours) — the evening aarti at the Jageshwar temple is widely revered
• 5 km from Ghodakhal Temple (7 minutes)
• 7 km from the Tea Gardens (10 minutes) — visit ‘Bird Song’, a women-run café serving delicious fare

Nearby Cafés & Restaurants:

• I Heart Café — 5 min drive / walking distance — known for pizza, coffee, Russian tea cake
• Chai Etc. — 5 min drive / walking distance — amazing momos
• Belpatra Café & Kitchen — 5 min drive — Indian cuisine and coffee
• Machan Restaurant — 8 min drive — lunch/dinner, veg and non-veg
• Zen Yum Cha --10 minutes drive--Chinese Japanese Korean cuisine
• Let Me Dine — 5 min drive — casual dining
• Udipiwala — 3 min drive / walking distance — authentic south Indian food
• Pine Crest Italiano — 3 min drive / walking distance — pizza and Italian food
• Romano Pizza — excellent multi-grain pizza (home delivery available; order before 7 PM)
• Garden Valley, Niglat Village, Ranikhet Road — 6 km — exquisite Italian, French, Continental, Chinese cuisine (reservation required; contact host)
• Kiraula Countryside Restaurant, Kainchi — rustic hill mutton curry and pahari food, open late into the night
• The Bridge (Clarks Inn) — fine dine restaurant, 5 min drive / walking distance
• Curiosity Café — Ramgarh Road, 5 min drive / walking distance — breakfast/lunch with views of the Bhimtal valley
• Zooby’s — walking distance
• Walking distance from department stores

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🟥 Special Offers

• Reduced rates on select weekdays
• Discounted weekly and fortnightly stays — perfect for extended escapes

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🟥 Our other offerings on Airbnb

We also offer two separate listings on Airbnb for varied group sizes under the same name — ‘Blessing’.

• Blessing 3BR: Artisanal Boutique Villa near Kainchi —
Ideal for 6 , comfortably accommodates up to 8

• Blessing 1BR: Boutique Homestay near Kainchi Dham–
Ideal for 2, can accommodate up to 3 guests

Our self-contained home— offers complete privacy. Only the deck and terrace area are shared between guests. Perfect for couples, solo travellers, or small families seeking the same charm in a more compact space.

Feel free to explore these listings on Airbnb or reach out via messages for more details!

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🟥 More to know

• House rules are simple and self-explanatory — we recommend reviewing them before check-in
• Wifi is available across the house
• Extra blankets and duvets can be requested during the winter months.
• As we are located in the mountains, where resources are limited, we kindly request all guests to use electricity and water judiciously. Your mindful usage helps us preserve the delicate ecosystem and support sustainable living in the hills.
• Feel free to reach out with any special requests or questions — we’re happy to help make your stay extra special

If you’re looking for an artisanal hideaway full of charm, calm, and character — ‘Blessing’ might just be the mountain home your soul has been searching for. ♥️

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What this place offers

Valley view
Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Bhowali, Uttarakhand, India
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Neighbourhood highlights

The property is located on the Bhowali-Bhimtal road, about one Km from the main Bhowali market. The market itself offers fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, poultry and fish, all grown locally or sourced from farms and fisheries in the Kumaon hills.
For coffee and cake lovers, the popular "I Heart Cafe" is a 5 minute drive away. And tea lovers should definitely explore the tea farms of Shyamkhet again a short 10 minute drive from the property. Bhimtal, Sat-tal, Ramgarh, Naukuchiyatal and multitude of temples including the famous "Kaichi Mandir" are all within 20 minutes from the homestay.
For nature lovers, there are enough forest trails to explore - head out towards the market and continue towards the Bhowali Air Force base all the way to the military school - The walk till there and beyond is rich with mountain birds, trees and beautiful views of the valley. One can always wander off the road into the hills and find beautiful clearings between the tall pines that make for great relaxing spots.
Our homestay is also located on the main highway and distances to various places by car are: Nainital (11km/20min), Mukteshwar (35km/75 min), Almora (55km/90min), Ranikhet (46km/75 min), Bhimtal (8km/15 min), Naukuchiyatal (10km/20min), Sattal (10km/15min), Kathgodam (35km/50min).

Places to visit or to eat (driving time)
1. Sattal 7km 15 minutes
2. Bhimtal 9km 12 minutes
3. Naukuchiyatal 11km 20 minutes Also has a nice Café by the Lake.
4. Nainital 11km 20 minutes
5. Mukteshwar 35km 75 minutes
6. Almora 55km 90 minutes
7. Jageshwar 85km 2.5 hours
8. Ranikhet 45km 75 minutes
9. Ramgarh 25km 35 minutes
10. Lake View Point / Joshi Restaurant (breakfast & lunch) on Ghodakhal road for lovely view of Bhimtal valley 4km 6 minutes
11. Ghodakhal temple 5km 7 minutes
13. Tea gardens 7km 10 minutes
14. Kainchi Mandir, Ranikhet road, 8km 15 minutes
15. I Heart Café, Bhimtal Road, Mehragaon - 5 minutes - coffee n snacks
16. Belpatra Restaurant, Bhimtal Road, Mehragaon - 5 minutes
17. Machan Restaurant, Bhimtal Road - 8 minutes- Lunch or dinner Indian/ Chinese veg/ non veg
18. Singh's Restaurant - 10 minutes- Lunch or dinner Indian veg/ non veg
19. Pine Crest Italiano -3 minutes - Pizza italian food
20. Romano Pizza - for home delivery order by 7pm
21. Garden Valley, Niglat Village, Ranikhet Rd. - Exquisite & authentic Italian French Continental Chinese cuisine. Prior reservation necessary for entry. Contact host for details.
22. Kiraula countryside Restaurant, Kainchi for exquisite rustic hill mutton curry and pahari food. USP is that it is open till beyond 12 at night. Excellent drive of 6 km from our Homestay..

Meet your hosts

Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: Colvin Taluqdars'College, Lucknow
We are a middle aged couple who like to interact with new people and are very sociable. We divide our time between living Lucknow and in Bhowali. My wife Rashmi is an extremely creative and talented person, heading the Art and Painting department at Lamartiniere Girls' College in Lucknow while I am now retired. we like taking care of our house guests.
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Checkout before 11:00 a.m.
5 guests maximum

Safety & property

No smoke alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water

Cancellation policy