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johnni147

Manila, Philippines230 contributions

Disorganised and unreliable... Black mark for CJH management

Jan 2014 • Family

Arrived at 9.30 and was told it wouldn't open until 9.30... Having punted out the time, this was corrected to 10am. We waited nearby and returned after 10, only to be told it was now closed due to a board meeting. It might open after noon... Unfortunately this kind of disorganisation gives Philippine tourism a bad name and is what differentiates Thai standards versus here... A real shame, and I hope someone points this out to the CJH management office which is located 25 metres from the entrance to the Bell House.

Written January 12, 2014

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charles d

Angeles City, Philippines25 contributions

Perfect Place for a Photo Shoot

Aug 2017 • Friends

Well, I'm not pretty sure if Bell House Camp John Hay still allows tourists to have a photo shoot in here. I visited this place a long time ago together with my classmates.

Written June 11, 2018

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maiafifteen

Calamba, Philippines88 contributions

I love the overruns!

Aug 2013 • Friends

Oh man! Here comes a one-stop shop for the overruns! Great buys huh??! Of course, Camp John Hay is also composed of a golf course - its wonderful! I love the place - I really do! The ambiance and the weather matched so well and it feels like I'm in other western countries :)

Written August 7, 2013

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Melissa

San Pedro, Philippines169 contributions

Bell House Museum Baguio

Jun 2019

A beautiful American colonial architecture, the Bell House reflects the lifestyle during its era. It used to be the resthouse of Gen. Franklin Bell. He was the one who transformed Camp John Hay to a military resort.

Written May 15, 2020

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Mattel G

San Pedro38 contributions

Impressive but limited access

Feb 2017

From the outside it look as if the place has not much to boast about but as you get in you can see the lush greenery, the massive bright colors of the flowers, the chinese temples and gondolas. Getting to the top is restricted so you wont be able to take photos using the gardens atop the temples as your background.

Written March 13, 2017

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Gaurav J

Dubai, United Arab Emirates142 contributions

Wedding Ceremony

Dec 2016 • Friends

Visited this place to attend my colleague's wedding. Its an amazing venue to chose for wedding like events. Full of green and maintained very well. You can easily guess why Baguio is considered as Summer Capital of Philippines.

Written December 29, 2016

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feetdraggerdoctor

240 contributions

History and Beauty

May 2015 • Family

The place has distinct advantages over disadvantages. One is the history it offers. the house is well preserved that its like travelling back in time. The long table and mirrors in the dining room to the grand piano and the Master's bedroom are well preserved showing the lifestyle of John Hay, the American military man connected to the creation of Baguio City. Coffee can be taken with bread while resting on the veranda. two it is proximate to all the other sites like the amphitheater in the garden beside it and the tree top zipline adventure for thrill seekers. Easy to find and easy to appreciate. Entrance fee is minimal. Great find.

Written May 26, 2015

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girlygirl363738

Geneva, Switzerland36 contributions

Very Interesting place

Aug 2014 • Couples

If you are into a historical quest and know how and why then this place is very very nice to see and visit. We stayed in one of their dorm apartment when we visited the place only for 1 day...the place is very nice over looking the amphitheater it is very nice to do your jogging and walking especially barefooted in the grass.
Additional plus factor is the clean quiet place you can surely have a nice photo souvenir for you to bring back in your country

Written September 1, 2014

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nathzniel

Cebu City, Philippines569 contributions

Nice to visit the Bell House....

Jan 2014 • Friends

This old house is nice to visit. During our visit, the library is not available to visitors...it's under repair.

Nothing special on this house...just an ordinary old furnitures, piano and rooms....not quite huge. It's just an ordinary house.

Written August 11, 2014

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Katrine S

Makati, Philippines4 contributions

Must Visit

Apr 2014 • Family

It lets you see a house that shows a glimpse on the American History of Camp John Hay. It's nice and well maintained. Perfect to visit during the Summer because the flowers on the amphitheater is TOO BEAUTIFUL.

Written April 30, 2014

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