Quaint Chalet in the Hills

ALL INQUIRIES/BOOKINGS ARE SUBJECT TO COVID-19 SITUATION AT THE TIME OF INQUIRY. KINDLY DO NOT MAKE ANY PAYMENTS BEFORE CHECKING AVAILABILITY WITH US FIRST. This quiet bungalow, located in the cool and picturesque hills of Tamil Nadu, offers residents the feeling of being far removed from the bustle of everyday life. And we were recently ranked 9th by Condé Nast Traveller, under super-luxe-airbnb-stays-india. On the first floor, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a living room, dining room and family room face the front and back lawns. The layout of this level also includes a large kitchen and a utility room next to it with a separate entrance. The foyer, heated by an antique wood-burning stove in perfect working condition, keeps the chimney constantly smoking. Pine wood floors, ceilings and cabinets, and exposed brick walls add to the chalet-like feel of the house. The ground floor of the house, accessed externally, includes a garage and two staff quarters with an attached bathroom. A separate cellar, which is also accessed externally and may be used as a storage space, completes the layout of the main structure on this property. Located on a plot of nearly half an acre, the property also includes a terraced lawn in front of the bungalow, and a large landscaped back garden, both of which burst into vivid colour with different flowers in the summer. In addition to its manicured hedges, small fish pond and charming stone walkways, the back garden includes a spacious gazebo equipped with a fireplace, perfect for outdoor breakfasts as the mist lifts over the hills in the distance. Another sit-out covered in rose creepers, offers a built-in swing seat for lazy summer afternoons. A sunny greenhouse, ideal for the amateur gardener, completes the garden`s layout. We are also proud to have won 18 prizes for the Kodi Flower Show last year. Yet again 1st Prize for the Best Garden in the whole of Kodi, for the second consecutive year in 2015 . Also 1 rolling cup for best rose garden, 1 rolling cup for best landscaping, 1st prize for best cut flowers and vegetables, and other miscellaneous prizes. In May 2016, we again won 10 prizes in the Kodi flower show, and proudly yet again the 1st prize for the Best Garden. Guests have access to the entire Bungalow and outdoors, including the plush lawns, outdoor swing, gazebo and fireplaces. We are available over the phone 24X7, we do not always stay in Kodaikanal. The caretaker and his family will take good care of you, during your stay. So you have our exclusive home, all to yourself. This bungalow is located in the heart of Kodaikanal, just off Convent Road, and is a five-minute walk from the Kodai Lake, where residents can boat or go on long walks or horseback rides. Also nearby are the Kodaikanal Boat and Golf Clubs, Kodaikanal International School, Bryant Park`s botanical gardens, and several walks, lookout points and waterfalls. The nearest airport is in Madurai, about 135 kilometers away, but Kodaikanal is also easily reached from Trichy and Coimbatore airports. The nearest railway stations are Palani, about 64 kilometers away, and Kodai Road, about 80 kilometres away. The drive from these cities up to the hill station is a picturesque one, with the winding road offering several stunning vistas of the surrounding hills. The 3 bedrooms have 3 double beds, and 1 additional sofa cum bed (in the Master bedroom), which can sleep a total of 8 adults in the 3 bedrooms. There are 3 additional sofa cum beds in the Common Living/Dining area, which can sleep 6 adults. All sofa cum beds have proper bedding, bedsheets and blankets. So as far as the food goes, WE DO NOT PERMIT OUTSIDE FOOD/MEALS TO BE CONSUMED IN THE PROPERTY. Breakfast daily is complimentary in the stay, which would be mainly South Indian and or eggs to order, toast, butter. If u check in early, and need an extra breakfast on the day of check In, then we would charge Two Hundred & Fifty per person (minimum amount being Thousand If u need lunch & dinner, we generally bring a cook from outside, who charges One thousand two fifty per day (for cooking for upto 6 people), and two thousand five hundred per day (for cooking for more than 6 people), only for cooking 2 meals, minimum amount being payable, even if you want only 1 meal. This would have to be paid to her by you, directly on a daily basis. All consumables/ groceries would be billed to u at actuals, as per bills. About the food, it would be best if you can directly speak to the caretaker and discuss your culinary needs prior to check in or after you check in. Otherwise, we generally make 1 non veg dish, 1 vegetable dish, dal or rassam, chapati/roti and rice. Standard Timings when we can serve you the meals are: Breakfast from 8am to 10am Lunch from 1pm to 3pm Dinner from 8pm to 10pm The kitchen would shut and be locked latest by 11pm (for the sake of safety and housekeeping) If you need any minor adjustments in these timings, please let us know in advance or to the Caretaker, when you get there. In addition to electric heating inside the house, we also provide 1 night of complimentary outdoor camp fire in a the Gazebo, during the duration of your stay (if its for upto 4 days). If u need additional campfires outdoors, we charge a nominal charge of Two thousand for about 2 to 3 hours of camp fire. # KINDLY READ THE HOUSE RULES BELOW (AFTER THE PROPERTY LOCATION/MAP)