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 Located next to the Cameron Highlands' golf course is a quaint little country inn known as the famous Smokehouse. Built in 1937, it is one of the few older country houses in the surrounding Cameron Highlands. With its latticed windows, wooden beams, country style furniture and fittings, you will have a very cozy English feeling when you are there.
Arriving there, you will first pass by its beautifully tended garden lush with flowers and plants, perfect for having a morning or afternoon tea with scones and Devonshire cream.
 In order to preserve its peacefulness and laidback country charm, visitors cannot simply just enter to have a look. One must be a guest in any one of their thirteen available rooms or at least be a dining guest.
The price tag? It is not cheap compared to the other rated hotels. The room rates are from RM400 onwards per night.
 I have not stayed there as the price was rather prohibitive. And neither was I able to have a look at their rooms as it seem to be always occupied whenever I request to have a view of their rooms. Reading from their brochure, each of the 13 rooms was individually designed, each with their own styles and antique furniture. As the numbers of rooms were rather limited, booking in advance especially during peak periods would be well advised as the room vacancies are quickly filled.
Is it good? Judging from the various comments in the internet, it is both good and bad. Those that gave good comments absolutely love the place, like the meals served and give praise to its good service. The sour grapes complaint just about anything from mildewed smelling room, lousy food to poor service. The number of good vs. bad is about even, so I guess it is about 50-50 that you will either like or hate it.
 Though I may not have stayed there, I did dine in together with my wife for lunch. The experience was positive, and the meals were delicious though on the pricey side. Main course meals went from about RM40 onwards. Good service was rendered though they did slip a bit in their order taking. No harm done. It was easily rectified.
While the chef prepared our orders, the waitress suggested we roam about the garden and enjoy its greenery, and that she would call us when the meal was ready to be served. Sounded like a good idea. We took many shots of the garden, posing this way, that way as though we were on some modeling shoot. Hah!
 Though the sun was shining bright and strong, we did not feel the heat. After all, this is the cool highlands! The garden was beautifully arranged and there were some guess enjoying their cup of tea in the open air. There was a mild breeze while we roamed about the garden which made it a little chilly. Looking at the ivy covered walls; it reminded me of those traditional English country houses. Though I am no gardener, I'm sure it must require a lot of effort to maintain the exquisitely tended garden
When lunch was ready, the waitress called us in to have the food served. We had Chicken Ala King and Devilled Chicken. Both tasted scrumptiously good. To finish it off, we had the usual English tea and freshly baked scones with Devonshire cream, which was simply mouth watering!
 As a further note, Smokehouse can be found in Fraser's Hill and in Kuala Lumpur too! The former of course is both a hotel and restaurant while the latter is just a restaurant. Both also feature the traditional English country house setting which they are most famous for it.
Whether you are planning to be a room guest or be just a dining guest, Smokehouse Hotel should be listed as part of your visit itinerary!
See also:
The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant by the Golf Course
P.O. Box 77, Tanah Rata 39007 Cameron Highlands
Pahang, Malaysia.
Tel: +605-491 1215
Website: http://www.TheSmokehouse.com.my
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