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Albany Cottage's 4 treasures that you won't find at any other homestay Amidst the lush, verdant backdrop of Coonoor sits Albany Cottage, a stunning home with plenty of colonial charm. Here, you will find magical treasures and luxurious promises that are hard to find anywhere else. Majestic views of the Nilgiris, Acres and acres of deep foliage everywhere you look. Albany Cottage situated in Coonoor, is where you can find a little chunk of paradise. Spread across 780 sq metres, this home will take your breath away. Right from its four tastefully designed bedrooms to its sit-outs that let you enjoy your tea with a view, Albany Cottage is where good times begin. Here are 4 things that you will find here that you won't find at any other homestay. 1) Albany Cottage is furnished tastefully, using antique furniture and artefacts from palaces and mansions in India and abroad. So you might just be sitting on a piece of furniture that once belonged to royalty! 2) The floors of Albany Cottage are custom designed. What this means is that nearly every room boasts different kinds of floor tiles! So, while the living room offers stone-look tiles with charming gold stripes, the library will surprise you with its beautiful KP tiles in multiple hues. 3) Thoughtfully enough, the bedrooms of this property are fully equipped with soft, double mercerised sheets that will wrap you up in luxury even as you settle in for the night. And the satin pillow covers boast an impressive 300-thread count. 4) If you fancy taking in a game of golf, the famed Wellington Golf Course is a mere 5 minute drive away from Albany Cottage. Which other luxurious property sits in such a conveniently accessible spot? Pray, do tell. Avant gard(e)ns Be it an enchanted garden or a smaller, more intimate one, Isprava tells you how you can bring your beautiful green spaces to life. Gardens are wonderful places; sweet smelling flowers, gently swaying plants and an air of stillness. What's not to love? It's as though time stands still when you are spending time in a garden. And that is exactly why it becomes so important to spend some time and work a little towards making your garden space simply flawless. And here are four key landscaping design trends that will elevate any and every kind of garden space. 1) Plant a section for the kitchen It will an excellent idea is to have a plot specially crafted to grow vegetables and herbs to be used in your food. From fresh basil and parsley to little tomato patches, you can go ahead and plant your favourites. 2) Say yes to water features The tinkling sound of water in a garden is endearing, to say the least. It can also act as a meditative element. So, adding in a water feature to your garden space can truly bring it to life. 3) Include soft lighting Lighting up your garden the right way is an absolute must! You may host a garden party in the late evening, or perhaps, you may have an urge to eat outdoors once the sunsets. Hence, make sure to include soft lighting in your garden. This will not only make it look better but also make moving about in the dark easier. 4) Create a private space Use long plants that grow close together to build a wall or just go on and build an actual one that divides your garden into parts. You can use one section as a private entertainment area, a reading nook or simply a space devoted to exotic flowers and plants. CNBC's latest Young Turk - Nibhrant Shah! Read all about the exclusive interview that CNBC conducted with our CEO and Founder, Nibhrant Shah. It is all you need to know about our journey and our story. Few things in life can not be better than being featured on a prominent news platform. And we couldn't be more thrilled to have Isprava featured on CNBC! Our Founder and CEO, Mr Nibhrant Shah, was interviewed by CNBC on his journey so far, and all the exciting things that he has up his sleeve when it comes to the future. As a part of the Young Turks series, this one was all about the story of Isprava Homes. From taking you behind the scenes to revealing interesting facts and features about the company, this exclusive interview is packed with fun snippets of information on your most loved luxurious vacation home platform - Isprava Homes.