I haven't stayed in any of them, but if any of the readers have, please do leave your comments.
If you think, The Guardian is missing some other awesome home-stays, please leave your comments
Here is The Guardian's List:
1. Sirohi House, Old Delhi
2. Vikram and Paaro Ranawat's home, Jaipur
3. Mr and Mrs Mehra's home, Dehradun
4. Colonel's Retreat, Delhi
5. Capella, Northern Goa
5. Spiti Homestays, Himachal Pradesh
7. Nelpura, Alappuzha, Kerala
8. Evergreen Estate Bungalow, Mundakayam, Kerala
9. Glenora Homestay, Wayanad, Kerala
10. Nandan Farms, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
source | http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/sep/07/india-homestays-top-10