Passed by the 'Ye Olde Smokehouse' by chance and after a high tea were very happy with the authentic old and stylish feel that we decided spontaneously to change our hotel. The staff accomodated us even though they were almost fully booked. Particularly we enjoyed the several choices of rooms to sit before dinner: bar with a real wooden fire,... More

Hubby and I just returned from a 3D2N stay and we are already missing the Ye Olde Smokehouse! The place is quiet, clean and has character. It reminded us so much of Lake District in Cumbria. We arrived early and our room was not ready but we were given an alternative room so we could freshen up before our tour... More

A little bit disappointed with some new and conservation works of the hotel. But understand it's difficulties to open to public for business. Still, wish to see more room cleanliness and less public crowd around the area. Anyway still a nice place to stay. More

Our six-and-a-half hour drive from Singapore to the ‘Olde Smokehouse’ didn’t start to get interesting until Tapah from where Route 59 winds into the hills for 60km to Tanah Rata. The hotel is situated at 4°29'1.58"N, 101°22'43.42"E in case you are confused by all the different locations on the Intenet. On arrival, we sat in the lounge with a pot... More

The hotel building is English Tudor style. The interior is very evocative of a traditional English village hotel. Lots of odd nooks and crannies, stairways and small cosy sitting rooms and English bar area. Lots of plush sofas and bric-a-brac cramming the public spaces. Nice gardens for sitting in. My room was the Windemere (a deluxe room). Very atmospheric and... More