Murree, Pakistan

Stay a while

Norwood

A pine-quiet house above the lake, where mornings smell of cedar and the kettle is always on. Forty rooms, four generations, one address worth coming back to.

A note from the house

We keep the fire lit, the tea hot, and the keys behind the desk. Tell us when you’re close — someone will be at the door.

Marco · Chef de Maison

EXPERIENCES

By the fire, in the forest

AlpineMornings

Wake to pine air and Himalayan light, with breakfast laid as the mist lifts off the valley.

Fire

By theFire

Wood-fired mountain cooking and slow, lamplit dinners drawn from the hills around Murree.

ForestTrails

Walks and ridge hikes with our team, then a hot bath and the quiet of the lake.

Dusk

AfterDusk

Hand-poured cocktails on the lake terrace, then a night sky free of the city - bring a shawl.

AlpineMornings

Wake to pine air and Himalayan light, with breakfast laid as the mist lifts off the valley.

Fire

By theFire

Wood-fired mountain cooking and slow, lamplit dinners drawn from the hills around Murree.

ForestTrails

Walks and ridge hikes with our team, then a hot bath and the quiet of the lake.

Dusk

AfterDusk

Hand-poured cocktails on the lake terrace, then a night sky free of the city - bring a shawl.

AlpineMornings

Wake to pine air and Himalayan light, with breakfast laid as the mist lifts off the valley.

Fire

By theFire

Wood-fired mountain cooking and slow, lamplit dinners drawn from the hills around Murree.

ForestTrails

Walks and ridge hikes with our team, then a hot bath and the quiet of the lake.

Dusk

AfterDusk

Hand-poured cocktails on the lake terrace, then a night sky free of the city - bring a shawl.

AlpineMornings

Wake to pine air and Himalayan light, with breakfast laid as the mist lifts off the valley.

Fire

By theFire

Wood-fired mountain cooking and slow, lamplit dinners drawn from the hills around Murree.

ForestTrails

Walks and ridge hikes with our team, then a hot bath and the quiet of the lake.

Dusk

AfterDusk

Hand-poured cocktails on the lake terrace, then a night sky free of the city - bring a shawl.

DINING

At the table

Marcopolo

Northern Italian, by Chef Marco - with a view of the lake.

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REVIEWS

What guests say

Norwood gets the small things right. Tea on arrival, a turned-down bed without being asked, breakfast served on the terrace exactly when we wanted it. Five generations of memory in every detail.

Eleanor M. · London

We came for two nights and stayed for five. The lake at dawn, the woodsmoke at dusk, and the kindest staff we’ve met anywhere in Pakistan.

Hassan & Aisha R. · Lahore

Chef Marco knows what a guest needs before they do. The kitchen sent up tea and biscotti the moment our flight delay was confirmed. Service like this has a memory.

Sofia P. · Milano

A house, not a hotel. Books on every surface, dogs welcomed by name, dinner laid in front of the hearth. We’ll be back before the leaves turn.

James & Charlotte F. · Edinburgh

Quiet, considered, and deeply private. The mountain views are matched only by the gentleness of the people who keep this place.

Faraz K. · Karachi

The closest thing to a Tuscan villa I have found east of Florence — only the air is cooler, the cedars taller, and the silence more complete.

Mariella di Sant’Antonio · Roma

Norwood gets the small things right. Tea on arrival, a turned-down bed without being asked, breakfast served on the terrace exactly when we wanted it. Five generations of memory in every detail.

Eleanor M. · London

We came for two nights and stayed for five. The lake at dawn, the woodsmoke at dusk, and the kindest staff we’ve met anywhere in Pakistan.

Hassan & Aisha R. · Lahore

Chef Marco knows what a guest needs before they do. The kitchen sent up tea and biscotti the moment our flight delay was confirmed. Service like this has a memory.

Sofia P. · Milano

A house, not a hotel. Books on every surface, dogs welcomed by name, dinner laid in front of the hearth. We’ll be back before the leaves turn.

James & Charlotte F. · Edinburgh

Quiet, considered, and deeply private. The mountain views are matched only by the gentleness of the people who keep this place.

Faraz K. · Karachi

The closest thing to a Tuscan villa I have found east of Florence — only the air is cooler, the cedars taller, and the silence more complete.

Mariella di Sant’Antonio · Roma

Norwood gets the small things right. Tea on arrival, a turned-down bed without being asked, breakfast served on the terrace exactly when we wanted it. Five generations of memory in every detail.

Eleanor M. · London

We came for two nights and stayed for five. The lake at dawn, the woodsmoke at dusk, and the kindest staff we’ve met anywhere in Pakistan.

Hassan & Aisha R. · Lahore

Chef Marco knows what a guest needs before they do. The kitchen sent up tea and biscotti the moment our flight delay was confirmed. Service like this has a memory.

Sofia P. · Milano

A house, not a hotel. Books on every surface, dogs welcomed by name, dinner laid in front of the hearth. We’ll be back before the leaves turn.

James & Charlotte F. · Edinburgh

Quiet, considered, and deeply private. The mountain views are matched only by the gentleness of the people who keep this place.

Faraz K. · Karachi

The closest thing to a Tuscan villa I have found east of Florence — only the air is cooler, the cedars taller, and the silence more complete.

Mariella di Sant’Antonio · Roma

Norwood gets the small things right. Tea on arrival, a turned-down bed without being asked, breakfast served on the terrace exactly when we wanted it. Five generations of memory in every detail.

Eleanor M. · London

We came for two nights and stayed for five. The lake at dawn, the woodsmoke at dusk, and the kindest staff we’ve met anywhere in Pakistan.

Hassan & Aisha R. · Lahore

Chef Marco knows what a guest needs before they do. The kitchen sent up tea and biscotti the moment our flight delay was confirmed. Service like this has a memory.

Sofia P. · Milano

A house, not a hotel. Books on every surface, dogs welcomed by name, dinner laid in front of the hearth. We’ll be back before the leaves turn.

James & Charlotte F. · Edinburgh

Quiet, considered, and deeply private. The mountain views are matched only by the gentleness of the people who keep this place.

Faraz K. · Karachi

The closest thing to a Tuscan villa I have found east of Florence — only the air is cooler, the cedars taller, and the silence more complete.

Mariella di Sant’Antonio · Roma

LOCATION

Finding us

14 Lake Promenade, Murree, Punjab, 47150, Pakistan

Tap directions for turn-by-turn navigation. Arriving after reception hours? WhatsApp the front desk and someone will meet you at the door.

FAQ

Need to know

  • What time is check-in and check-out?

    Check-in opens at 3 PM, check-out is by 11 AM. Arriving earlier? WhatsApp the front desk and we will hold your bags and pour you a coffee while we ready the room.

  • Do you offer airport transfers?

    Yes. We run a sedan and a 6-seater SUV from Islamabad International (around 2 hours up the mountain). Add the transfer at booking, or message us once you have your flight details and we will quote you direct.

  • Is breakfast included?

    Every rate includes a full breakfast laid in the dining room or on the terrace - eggs your way, fresh breads, seasonal fruit from the orchard, and good coffee. Tell us about allergies when you arrive.

  • What's your cancellation policy?

    Free cancellation up to 7 days before check-in. Inside that window we charge the first night; cancellations on the day forfeit the full stay. Operator-confirmed group bookings have their own terms - we will spell them out before you sign.

  • Are children and pets welcome?

    Children of every age are welcome - cots and high chairs are on the house. We are dog-friendly in the garden suites with a small cleaning fee; please mention your dog at booking so we can prep the right room.

  • Do you have parking on site?

    Yes, free covered parking for every room. EV charging is available at two of the eight bays - first come, first served.

Can't find the answer? WhatsApp the front desk and a real human will reply.