The Brigadiers Cottage Mussoorie, A pet friendly Homestay (Mussoorie)

The Brigadiers Cottage is a pet-friendly homestay tucked into the hills near Kempty Falls in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand — one of the more established hill-station escapes from Delhi NCR. It sits in Ram Gaon, a quieter pocket of the Mussoorie belt, away from the crowded Mall Road bustle. Guests consistently describe being treated like family by the owners and staff, which for travelling pet parents often makes all the difference when you show up with a dog in tow.

The Setting

The cottage is located near Kempty, Lakhwad — a few kilometres from the famous Kempty Falls, one of Mussoorie's most visited natural landmarks. The surrounding landscape is typical of lower-Mussoorie: forested hillsides, cooler temperatures even in summer, and the kind of quiet that makes a mountain homestay worth the drive. For dogs who've been cooped up in a car for five or six hours from Delhi, arriving somewhere with open air and hillside paths to explore is exactly the right reward. The property's position near Kempty also means guests can walk or drive to the falls area, though dogs at crowded tourist spots in Uttarakhand often draw attention — factor that into your plan depending on your dog's temperament.

What the Homestay Offers

The Brigadiers Cottage lists free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, and room service among its amenities — a more complete set of basics than many hill homestays in this price range. Free parking matters practically when you're road-tripping with pets, since loading and unloading a dog's gear — crates, food, beds — is far easier when you're not hunting for paid parking. The breakfast inclusion is a small but genuine convenience: one less logistical decision in the morning when you're also managing a dog's routine. Reviewers note clean rooms and tasty food, which points to a property that takes upkeep seriously — reassuring when you're bringing an animal into someone's home. One reviewer did flag that value for money is a consideration, noting it isn't the cheapest option in the area, so set expectations accordingly if you're budget-travelling.

Travelling with Pets Here

The primary pet-friendly signal at The Brigadiers Cottage isn't just a policy checkbox — pets live at the property. That distinction matters: a homestay where the owners already have animals is one where your dog isn't an exception to be managed, but a familiar presence. Staff and hosts who live with pets daily tend to be more practically helpful — whether that's knowing where to walk a dog, being relaxed about muddy paws, or simply not being visibly unsettled when your retriever decides to make a new friend. For pet parents travelling with reactive or anxious dogs, it's worth asking the property directly how many resident animals are on-site and whether they can be kept separate during your stay. This is especially relevant if your dog doesn't do well with unknown animals in shared spaces.

What to Confirm Before You Book

Pet charges are not confirmed in our current data — the property may accept pets at no extra cost, but verify this directly when you call or message to reserve. It's also worth confirming: whether your specific dog's size or breed is accommodated without restriction, whether there is outdoor space at the cottage itself for your dog to move around, and the current room-type availability with pet access. The phone number on file is 099104 31380, and the property website is brigadierscottage.in where you may be able to find updated policy or booking options.