Bala's Holiday Chalets

A really nice, quiet place about 5 minutes drive out of Tanah Rata.  Bala's Holiday Chalet was built back in the 1930's as a school for expatriate children from Singapore.  Rooms are basic but clean.

A set Indian dinner is served each evening in their "British India" restaurant - although there is also an a la carte menu.  A log fire, necessary some evenings burns in the dining room.  Afternoon tea in the "colonial tradition" is served in the garden.

I stayed here for two nights, and I would recommend this for those who want a smaller quieter older place to stay.  I would definitely stay here again if returning to the Highlands.

From their website: " Set amidst lush greenery, rolling hills and majestic mountains, "The Bala's Holiday Chalet " offers you good value for money. A charming English style inn that provides the perfect blend of old world ambience and contemporary comfort. With its serenity and country charm, the hotel captures the very essence of a highland holiday ."