At 4900 feet above sea level, Albion Heritage House is situated directly below the Kurseong Tourist Lodge off Hillcart Road. The Douglas family originally owned the renowned colonial property, which was constructed in the 1940s. One of the oldest families in pre-colonial Bengal, the Sett family, is currently the capable owner of the heritage guesthouse.

Albion Heritage House, with its colonial architecture and beautiful grounds filled with roses and orchids, exudes the wonderful flavor of bygone eras. The large, spotless, well-lit rooms are decorated with antique furniture and four-poster beds and come with fireplaces, attics, and patios. Additionally, visitors adore relaxing at the gazebo to take in the expansive mountain views while sipping their preferred Darjeeling tea.

The in-house kitchen at Albion Heritage House dishes out freshly prepared delectable meals starting from the classic Luchi-Torkari, to the exclusive pork roast. Certainly, the touch of modernity swoops in with free Wi-Fi and contemporary bathroom furnishings, with amenities like on-call masseur service, laundry, valet parking, etc.

Albion Heritage House, at Kurseong, offers guests a home away from home, to enjoy the authentic old-world charm. It is a place to bask in the comfort of a colonial home, dotted with period piece mirrors, wall clocks from antiquity, and cozy classical furniture. It is your heritage abode far removed from the cliched cacophony of the modern metropolis.

Priyanka Dutta