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PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan provides air-conditioned accommodations in Shānti Niketan. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation features free Wifi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. At the villa complex, all units come with a desk. Each room has a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchen. At the villa complex, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the villa can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available upon request. For guests with children, PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan offers an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is 40 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Game room

Playground


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Shānti Niketan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bishakhag
    India India
    The ambience, the warm hospitality, the location, the home cooked food, the cleanliness of the place, everything worked for us. The balconies and the garden were added attractions.
  • Sharad
    India India
    Good care and hospitality. Good home cooked food . Very tastefully decorated. Very clean.
  • Dyuti
    Israel Israel
    The accommodation was very comfortable, peaceful and homely. Located at a stone throw distance from university, close to ashram gate no. 1. I got to know after arrival that this house belongs to famous economist Mr. P. Bardhan, which was like...
  • Swati
    India India
    Beautiful bungalow with a well maintained garden. It looks The room was beautiful and comfortable with a balcony. The hostess Madhavi di was super helpful and lovely. The staff were fantastic. We had brkfast and dinner and food was reasonable and...
  • Jaywant
    India India
    The hospitality, homely feel of the place and the great food which happened to be exactly to our taste.
  • Sampriti
    India India
    Well lit, airy, clean rooms with a homely vibe to its decor. Hosted by the most gracious madhabi di and her delicious food, it is a piece of home away from home.
  • Somak
    India India
    Breakfast was great - however, in absence of madhabi di it might be a little challenge to get all information via arun da
  • Masoom
    India India
    Warm and accommodating hostess Madhabi-di with her caretakers to help, excellent food on the table (we found eating in much better then eating at any other restaurant a better option), spacious rooms and toilets with very good flow of water,...
  • Chakraborty
    India India
    The hospitality by madhabi di and very delicious tasty home made food specially some items blend with local cuisine is amazing
  • Deepanjali
    India India
    Behavior of Madhabi di and other staff. They are so friendly and helpful. Food was so good as my in laws r old so there are used to take oil free food. So the food was awesome, healthy and tasty.

Hosted by Madhabi Ray

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Madhabi Ray
There are a handful of homes in Shantiniketan that find mention in the pages of Bengali magazines, bestseller books, & international blogs. Parul is one of them. Come, be a part of this mid-20th century 7000sq ft. restored heritage property that was renovated over two years to welcome you. Located inside the Ashram area(Gurupally), Parul amalgamates the old with modern. Located at the heart of Shantiniketan, Parul blends heritage with all modern comforts. 1 large living room, 3 bedrooms with veranda (2 bedrooms on the first floor), 2 modern bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchen (RO purifier), terrace area & a large garden with a treehouse. Handmade tiles, antique furniture, paintings, treehouse, old books, instruments will take you in the yesteryear while high-speed WiFi, ACs & modern baths add to your comfort. The first floor and the ground floor can be booked separately. You can also book the entire villa (first floor + ground floor). Kitchen usage, laundry, airport shuttle, food are available at additional charges.
I have been an Airbnb/Homestay host for more than 4 years now and Parul is our new property that was built with a lot of personal touch and care. I stay in the neighborhood so I am available if there is any need. I was born and brought up in Shantiniketan so I can help you with many personal recommendations in and around Bolpur. We stay in the neighborhood so we are available if required!
The house is located in the sanctum sanctorum of Shantiniketan (called the "ashram" area). The neighbourhood consists of every visitable place created by Tagore (Tagore’s museum - Uttarayan, Kachhghor, Chhatim tola, Patha Bhavan, Ghanta ghor, Natya ghor) is within walking distance. ATM, vegetable stores and the resident local handicraft market are also a short walk away. To visit Deer Park, Amartya Sen’s house, or attend the weekend mela (fair), you would need a 5-10min Toto ride. Getting around is best by walking. If you get tired, Totos (e-rickshaw) are available to ferry you around. We can also arrange for Toto to take you around the different places in and around Shantiniketan.
Languages spoken: Bengali,English,Hindi

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Iron

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Transportation

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Playground

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan

  • The prices at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Themed dinners
  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan is 2,600 feet from the center of Shānti Niketan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan on this page.

  • Guests staying at PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian
  • Yes, PARUL - Elegant Heritage Home at the Heart of Shantiniketan is popular with guests booking family stays.