Fragrant Nature, Kochi
Fragrant Nature in Kochi is located in the erstwhile office of the East India Company, the facade of which features a large clock tower. The contemporary rooms, some of which offer magnificent views of Kochi harbour, are all spacious and tastefully decorated. The hotel’s boutique design is exemplified in the artwork that features throughout the property.
Features:
41 rooms, 2 restaurants, pool bar / cafe,nAyurveda spa, swimming pool, gym, terrace lounge with open-air theatre, library.
Fragrant Nature, Munnar
Located in the hills of Munnar and offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, villages and mountains, Fragrant Nature is an excellent choice for those wanting luxurious comfort in a remote location. All guestrooms are tastefully designed with traditional decor and have their own fireplaces to keep you warm in the chill of the mountains.
Features:
43 rooms, multi-cuisine restaurant, speciality restaurant, coffee shop, bar, spa.
Neeleshwar Hermitage, Kasargod
Neeleshwar Hermitage is a delightful retreat set among acres of coconut palms and gardens. All of the palm-thatched cottages, built according to the traditional architectural principles of Kerala Vastu, overlook either the landscaped garden or the unspoilt beach and have their own courtyard garden. The cottages are spacious, airy and beautifully designed.
Features:
18 cottages, infinity pool, restaurant, spa, yoga and cookery classes.
La Villa, Puducherry
Designed by French architects Tina Trigala and Yves Lesprit, and located in the heart of Puducherry old town, the luxurious La Villa occupies an ideal location in walking distance of the town’s main attractions. This 19th-century former manor house has been lovingly restored and provides all the facilities of a modern boutique hotel while honouring its heritage with a decor of wooden furniture, muted fabrics and handmade tiles.
Features:
6 suites, swimming pool, restaurant, garden, complimentary bicycle hire.
Villa Shanti, Puducherry
Designed by French architects Tina Trigala and Yves Lesprit, hidden behind a discrete facade in the French quarter of Puducherry, the Villa Shanti is a recently built wing of a 19th-century house, designed in a contemporary style. There are 15 elegant rooms that are spacious and furnished with locally crafted wooden furniture. The restaurant serves Indian and continental dishes and the beach is just a 5-minute walk away.
Features:
15 rooms, restaurant, bar, cafe.
The Lotus houseboat, Kasaragod
Cruising in a secluded region of the Keralan backwaters, The Lotus houseboat is a luxury converted rice barge perfect for spending one or two nights on the canals and byways. The two en suite rooms are elegantly appointed with solid teak floors, tasteful furnishings and have a light, airy feel. Both rooms have private verandas, perfect for watching rural Kerala drift by. Delicious fresh food is served on the roof deck prepared by the on-board chef.
Features:
2 rooms, on-board chef, roof deck.
Spice Village, near Thekkady
Incorporating the essence of a mountain tribal village, the Spice Village is located close to Periyar Wildlife Reserve in the small town of Kumily. The welcome at the hotel is like no other, with staff greeting guests on the lawn and
serving herbal brews using plants handpicked by the staff themselves. Cooking classes for guests interested in learning how to cook Keralan delicacies are offered by the chef.
Features:
52 rooms, restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, spa, cooking classes.
Wayanad Wild, Wayanad
Located in the depths of the rainforests of Lakkidi, the gateway to the picturesque Wayanad district, the Wayanad Wild is a family friendly resort offering luxury cottages in beautiful surroundings. Guestrooms are spacious and the surrounding canopy offers a variety of flora, birdlife, peaceful streams and
remarkable rock formations. A range of activities and excursions are available.
Features:
17 rooms, restaurant, swimming pool, indoor games.
Eighth Bastion, Kochi
Set in the heart of Fort Kochi (Cochin), Eighth Bastion is a small, chic property that effortlessly combines contemporary and colonial styles. The hotel is built around a small courtyard. Rooms are elegantly decorated in a retro, minimalist
style allowing for a light and airy feel and many overlook the Arabian Sea. Rooms vary in size and some feature indulgent sunken bathtubs.
Features:
19 rooms, restaurant, outdoor pool, garden.
SpiceTree, Munnar
Set among the evergreen Kannan Devan hills and Bison valley, SpiceTree is a luxury boutique mountain retreat offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valley floor. Choose between a Classic Room, a Spa Suite or a Pool
Villa, which features its own infinity pool and jacuzzi. There are a variety of activities on offer from yoga and meditation sessions, cookery classes and tea tasting to light treks.
Features:
16 rooms & suites, spa, swimming pool, multi-cuisine restaurant, tea lounge.
The Leela Raviz Kovalam, Kovalam
Spread over 18 hectares, The Leela Raviz Kovalam is built on a rock face between two beaches and affords panoramic views of the Kovalam coastline. There are several dining options and a spa specialising in traditional Ayurveda treatments. All Beach View rooms have private sundecks overlooking the ocean or the surrounding greenery. Two stunning infinity pools overlook the Arabian Sea.
Features:
183 rooms, 3 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, spa.
Tranquil – A Plantation Hideaway, Sultan Battery
Set among picturesque coffee and vanilla plantations, Tranquil – A Plantation Hideaway is a bungalow that has been beautifully restored, offering a relaxed, intimate, homestay ambience. The guest bungalow has six spacious bedrooms with en suite facilities. There is also a sturdy tree house with a secluded terrace for fabulous forest views.
Features:
6 rooms, treehouse, dining area, swimming pool, games room.
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