A fire in the lounge, always
The stone hearth is lit from mid-afternoon. Wool throws, a wall of books and highland tea on tap while the mist comes down.
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Boutique highland retreat · Cameron Highlands
Wake up in the clouds, above the tea.
A cool-climate retreat of nine rooms in the hills above Tanah Rata — mist on the windows, a fire in the lounge and the tea gardens a short walk from your door.
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The setting
Tea gardens, mossy forest and a fire to come home to
Ferngrove sits between the BOH tea terraces and the Mossy Forest trailhead, ten minutes from Tanah Rata town. A few frames from the walk to your room.
The tea terraces begin at the bottom of the garden
The rooms
Nine rooms, each with its own view
From a snug double under the eaves to a whole cottage on the ridge, every room is warm underfoot, layered with wool, and looks onto either the tea gardens or the forest.
Why Ferngrove
A small place that gets the details right
Nine rooms means we know every guest by name. It also means the fire is always lit, the flask is always full, and someone can always tell you which trail is clear.
Afternoon tea at four
Fresh scones, local strawberry jam and a pot of BOH Sungei Palas on the verandah — included with every stay, guests and their visitors welcome.
Trails from the doorstep
Guided walks to the Mossy Forest and the Jim Thompson trail leave from reception. Boots, ponchos and a route for every pair of legs.
Browse experiences →Grown down the valley
Breakfast eggs, greens and berries come from farms within ten minutes. Dinner is a set highland menu, served family-style at 7.30.
Booked by hand
No channel manager, no surprise fees. Message us your dates and party and we will hold the right room — airport and Tanah Rata transfers arranged on request.
Enquire now →Warm, quiet, connected
Underfloor heating, extra blankets, blackout curtains and Starlink wifi that reaches every room — for the evenings you would rather stay in.
4.9 / 5
average guest rating across 600+ reviews, and a Travellers' Choice award four years running
Halal kitchen · family-friendly · free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival
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Guest stories
Booked two nights, stayed four
We came for a weekend and left on Tuesday. The room was warm, the scones were unreal, and the walk they sent us on had the whole Mossy Forest to ourselves. It is the small-place feeling you cannot fake.
Rachel & Marcus Lim
Kuala Lumpur · Forest Loft
Ferngrove in numbers
Small on purpose, since 2012
- 9
- rooms, and never more
- 1,540 m
- above sea level — jumper weather all year
- 4.9★
- average guest rating
- 12 yrs
- run by the same family
The mist list
First to hear when the rates drop
A few emails a year: shoulder-season offers, long-weekend availability and the odd note about when the tea flowers or the forest clears. No more than that.
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Check-in, cancellations and the small print
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 11am. Coming from KL and arriving early? Leave your bags with reception, take an afternoon tea on the verandah and start walking.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival for a full refund. Within 7 days we hold the first night; within 48 hours the full stay is charged. Book direct and we will always try to move your dates first.
Is the food halal? Can you cater for dietary needs?
Yes — the kitchen is fully halal, no alcohol is used in cooking, and breakfast and the set dinner both have a vegetarian option. Tell us about allergies or other needs when you book and we will sort it.
Is Ferngrove suitable for families and children?
Very. Ridge Cottage and the Garden Suite sleep families of four to five, cots and highchairs are free, and the shorter trails suit small legs. There is no lift, and the main house has stairs.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
We arrange a private car from Ipoh (about 90 minutes) or from Kuala Lumpur (about 3.5 hours) on request, charged at cost. There is free parking on site if you drive up yourself.
How do I actually book?
Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry with your dates, party size and room preference. We reply within a few hours, hold the room for 24 hours and take a one-night deposit to confirm.
Plan your escape
Come up to the cool air
Nine rooms, a lit fire and the tea gardens at the end of the lawn. Check availability, or message us on WhatsApp and we will hold a room for you.