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Serenity, Kanam Estate |
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Serenity,
a refurbished 1920’s mansion, is a peaceful and
escapist tropical getaway. The beautiful restoration is
entirely in keeping with its historic roots, the peach
and turquoise colours blending well with the dark-wooded
colonial furniture and panelling. Perfect for quiet relaxation
and contemplation, whether lolling in the shady pool,
swaying in a garden hammock or reclining on the cool verandas. |
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Spice Village, Thekkady |
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Spice Village
is a ground-breaking property; a hotel that put spice
plantation hotels on the map and showed others that sensitivity
to social and environmental issues has all-round benefits
for the traveller, employee and local resident. This is
a natural hotel surrounded by jungle and plantations. |
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Shalimar Spice Garden, near Thekkady |
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Shalimar Spice
Garden is a triumph. Tucked away in the south-western
Ghats, it offers travellers a serene environment in which
to relax and unwind. It is a rustic retreat, surrounded
by jungle,that has a spiritual air. Designed simply and
stylishly, the property is full of interesting artefacts
and antiques. |
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Silver Crest, Thekkady |
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Silver Crest
is the best simple, low-budget option in Thekkady. The
rooms are basic but comfortable and spotlessly clean.
There is a small swimming pool and a neatly clipped lawn.
Red Dot recommends it for those needing to trim their
budgets. |
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Muthoot Cardamom County, Thekkady |
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Muthoot Cardamom
County is an excellent new property in Thekkady. Built
on a hill-side, there are 40 well-appointed cottages,
all tastefully and simply furnished in contemporary style,
which offer good-value for money. There is a superb Ayurvedic
centre and a rooftop yoga room that provides its soul. |
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Lake Palace, Thekkady |
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Lake Palace
is a very special six-bedroom property because of its
idyllic peninsula location inside the heart of Periyar
Wildlife Reserve, overlooking the lake and surrounding
jungle. A former Maharaja's palace that was handed over
to the state government, it also contains many old-world
memories. |
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