Spacious, considered, and balanced — the Magpie sits between the Elite and the Myna, with a bay window that opens directly onto the valley.
Magpie cottages are the second-largest in the Digantaa collection, and arguably the best-balanced. They have most of what the Elite offers — the king bed, the premium textiles, the considered detailing — at a more accessible price. The defining feature is the bay window: a deep, cushioned seat that runs the full width of one wall, ideal for reading, watching weather move across the valley, or doing nothing at all.
The Magpie's bay window is the room's defining gesture. It is wide enough for two people to sit comfortably, deep enough to recline against, and oriented to catch the first light of the day. Below it, a low table for tea. Above, a curtain that closes if you'd rather sleep through the dawn. The rest of the cottage flows from this single architectural decision — a bedroom that doesn't fight the view, a bathroom that doesn't need to.
If you have come to Mukteshwar to read, to write, or to do nothing in particular — the Magpie is the cottage we most often recommend. The bay window functions as a second room. Some guests do not leave it for the duration of their stay. Tea is brought in. Books are abandoned and picked up again. The valley does its slow rotation through morning, afternoon, dusk.
Explore Experiences →Each Magpie cottage is fully serviced and stocked. Daily housekeeping, in-cottage dining, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a turndown service are standard across the collection.
All rates are inclusive of taxes and breakfast for two. Direct bookings receive our best rate guarantee — speak to reservations to combine with seasonal packages.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Late checkout to 14:00 is complimentary on Sundays for weekend stays.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival. Within that window, the first night is charged.
Our five cottage typologies are named after the birds of Kumaon — each with its own character and price point. Compare Magpie and Myna below, or view all five together.