Ye Olde Smokehouse, Cameron Highlands

Dad has been talking about the Old Smokehouse since we were little. Everytime he saw a documentary or films with scenes in Cameron Highlands, he would talked about this. FYI, the Old Smokehouse is one of the earliest english country homes in this country, and in Cameron Highland. If I was not mistaken it was built in the late 1930s.










We all know how much he wanted to see the place ...so, earlier this week, he got his wishes. On our last day at Cameron Highlands, we went there for lunch. This place is only open for the patrons, so in order to get in, one has to either be staying at the place (it's also called the Smokehouse Inn) or patronising the restaurant. We couldn't afford to stay there as the prices are well beyond our ranges - above RM400 per night. So, we opted for a less pricey option - by dining there instead. Mind you, we all think that the meals are also a bit pricey. For instance, whole spring chicken = RM49, mixed grills = RM68, fish & chips = RM50, Steak ranges between RM70-90 depending on the choice of meat. They also serve fish dishes like rainbow trout, salmon as well as the traditional english pie (steak pie, chicken & mushroom pie, which, if I am not mistaken costs above RM65). The cheapest dishes are salad (three types: ceaser salad, waldorf salad (i think) and CH green salad) which costs between RM25-30. And the list of desserts are marvelous - all of them are my favourite dish! They have creme brulee! But we didn't order any dessert that day ...we were all full from our generous portion of main courses. And that alone costs a fortune ...by the way, they also serve teas and scones with devonshire cream as well - but i am not sure whether it is serves all day or just at certain time of the day.



Anyway, while waiting for them to cook our meals, we strolled around the garden. It was lovely! The weather also made us feel that we were somewhere in an English countryside rather than in Malaysia. Dad had a fun time strolling in the gardens, and entertaining his naugthy and hyper-active grandson. Mum, as usual, loves the flowers but as she was a bit tired, she spent more time inside with me and another grandson (the not-so-naugthy one).


















The inside was also lovely, with its wooden beams, and collections of antiques stuffs. A cosy environment, with sofas and comfy chairs dotted round the place. And the staffs are also very friendly and polite.

We really took our time there, walking in the gardens, before and after the meal. We didn't realised that we actually spent nearly 3 hours there! The main thing is that everyone is happy, especially my dad. Now he can checked Ye Olde Smokehouse off his places of interests that he wants to see. And we are all glad that we shared those moments with him ..