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4 BHK
Bedrooms
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Up to 10
Guests
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₹15,000
Pet Cleaning Fee
Ivy Cottage is a four-bedroom heritage villa managed by Lohono Stays, set among dense foliage near Dehradun with views toward the Mussoorie hills. The property sleeps up to 10 guests across four king-bedded rooms, and comes with a private pool, gazebo, complimentary breakfast, and in-villa barbecue and bonfire experiences. Pets are permitted with a mandatory cleaning charge applied at booking.
✓ Confirmed by the property
Ivy Cottage is listed as pet-friendly on the Lohono Stays platform. A cleaning charge of ₹15,000 (exclusive of taxes) applies for guests bringing pets. This fee is declared upfront in the house rules - confirm the current amount and any breed or size restrictions directly with Lohono before booking.
The Villa & Space
The cottage is a proper heritage home wrapped in green - wooden ceilings, large picture windows, and interiors that feel lived-in rather than hotel-generic. All bedrooms are on the first floor with king-size beds; at least one room has an attached balcony, another an ensuite bathroom. The living and dining areas open out to a lawn and patio where you can watch the hills with a morning tea in hand. There's also an outhouse with a fireplace for cooler evenings. For a group of 8–10 travelling with dogs, the outdoor space - lawn, gazebo, private pool area - gives dogs real room to move.
What Works for Pet Parents
The villa format works better for dogs than most hotel stays - you're not navigating lobbies or shared corridors, and the caretaker and housekeeping staff are on-site. Complimentary breakfast served between 8–10:30 AM means one less thing to sort in the morning. The in-villa barbecue and bonfire experiences can be arranged, which makes for a genuinely good evening outdoors with your dog. The property is close to Dehradun Airport and within easy reach of Mussoorie, so it suits road-trippers using Dehradun as a Himalayan foothills base. Guest reviews specifically call out the food quality and how well the team accommodates special needs - worth keeping in mind if your dog has specific requirements you want to flag ahead of time.
Practical Notes Before You Book
The ₹15,000 pet cleaning charge (plus taxes) is non-negotiable per the house rules - factor this into your trip budget, especially for shorter stays where it becomes a significant add-on per night. A security deposit of ₹20,000 is also required at booking, refunded within 7 business days after check-out. Check-in is at 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM; early or late timings are subject to availability and additional charges. Loud music cuts off at 10 PM, soft music until 11 PM - the kind of rule that actually keeps the neighbourhood liveable and won't surprise you if you're there with a group. One guest review flagged that the villa's seating and sofas feel dated and could do with refurbishment - worth knowing if comfort of indoor furniture matters to your group.
