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Lockhart Bungalow

Munnar, India
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Set amongst 1,500 acres of tea plantations, Lockhart Tea Bungalow is a charming refuge from India’s fast-paced cities.

Lush, rolling scenery surrounds you from the ride up to the property and envelopes you until you leave. Wander nature trails, explore plantations, and be sure to sip some of the many local tea blends on offer.

Personal service and a sense of community give this small property a warm, homely feeling, where nothing is too much trouble. With just three guestrooms, it’s a great choice for families in search of an exclusive-use property or travellers who prefer somewhere private to escape to.

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What we love

    • A cosy bungalow on a tea plantation in Kerala’s hill country
    • Just three guestrooms, making it perfect for exclusive use hires or anyone who prefers a peaceful stay
    • Go trekking, birding, picnicking and delving into the region’s plantation history
    • Chill out in the cosy lounge or extensive gardens
    • Sip local tea blends in accompaniment to any of your meals

There isn’t currently a pool but there’s plenty of chill-out space to enjoy instead

There’s not much to see within walking distance but a stay here is all about switching off–plus, you’re just 20 minutes from Munnar

Breakfast is simple but a great opportunity to sample the local fare

Families are welcome and the bungalow is perfect for families wishing to take exclusive use of the property, with three spacious guestrooms. A selection of board games and activities will keep little ones entertained, as will the extensive gardens.

Lockhart Tea Bungalow Munnar is a CGH Earth hotel, all of which are lauded for their eco and community credentials. The bungalow is no exception, with a deep integration with the local community. All of the staff are from the surrounding area.

Located on Lockhart Estate in Munnar, Kerala’s hill country, surrounded by plantations.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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