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Overlooking the pristine blue waters of Andre dam and lush green hills of the Western Ghats, this 2-acre serene pet-friendly stay in Kamshet is the perfect getaway from Pune for a lazy, luxurious vacation with family and friends.

Previously under SaffronStays, now run by Ama Stays & Trails of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) aka the Taj Hotels Group, L’Attitude by the Lake is an eco-friendly, ultra-luxurious villa-bungalow crafted-beautifully using reclaimed wood, mud & exposed brick.

Features and Amenities:

• Type of accommodation: Bungalow with separate rooms/entire place
• Number of bedrooms: 5 (Spacious AC bedrooms with double beds, extra beds/mattress can be arranged on-request)
• Number of bathrooms: 5 (attached to each bedroom) + 1 (common)
• Swimming Pool: Yes (regular – not heated)
• Best suited for:
  • Groups, Family and Friends
  • Girls night out
• Number of guests allowed: 10 adults (check with the resort before booking)
• Alcohol Consumption: allowed, carry your own alcohol & mixers (they don’t sell alcohol, mixers, soft-drinks at the homestay)
• Smoking: smoking is allowed except in the AC bedrooms
• Games include:
  • Indoor board games like Taboo, Pictionary etc and carrom board
  • No outdoor games 😞
• Children allowed: Yes
• Common area:
  • Spacious, beautiful, cosy indoor seating area with TV
  • Comfortable dining area 
  • Massive outdoor verandah seating area with swing
  • Separate fridge to chill beer, mixers etc
• WiFi: Free WiFi for guests
• Free parking (non-sheltered) within the resort premises for cars and motorcycles
• Food:
  • Indulge in lip-smacking authentic Konkan & Maharashtrian veg and non-veg food. So damn good that I wanted to take cooking staff back home 😋
  • Incase you want other cuisine, the staff can cook them (on prior request)
  • Barbecue: in the garden overlooking the waters of Andre dam
• Work-cation: Although I feel sorry for someone who has to work at this beautiful place 😢, their WiFi is good and can support work bandwidth.
• Wheelchair Access to the homestay: Yes, only to the main bungalow (only 1 bedroom & bathroom of the main bungalow is accessible by wheelchair)
• Perfect for long walks: Serene outdoors for long walks 💚
• Pet-Friendly:
  • Spacious outdoors for pets to roam
  • Please inform the staff about your pets, so they can make necessary arrangements for their food & stay
• Medical Emergency: They have a doctor-on-call, please inform the staff for any specific-needs

Do Not Expect:

• Bar & Cocktails: Inspite of the 5-star luxury, there is no bar, cocktails to order
• Spa & Gym: No
• Access to Andre Dam/Water Activities: While this place offers magnificent views of the water-front, shore of the Andre dam is not accessible from the property + No water activities like kayaking, boating etc 😞

Useful Information:

• Check-in after: 3 pm 
• Check-out before: 12 pm noon
• Staff: extremely friendly, accommodating – they speak very good Hindi, Marathi and English
• Price: INR 6,900 per person/day (includes taxes, 3-meals a day, coffee/tea, snacks)
• Location: L’Attitude by the Lake, Kamshet, Maharashtra (Link to Google Maps)
• Distance from Pune city: 55kms
• How to book: Visit website