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Pepper Trail

Wayanad, India
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Surrounded by pepper, tea, and coffee plantations, Pepper Trail is a charming bungalow in the tropical rainforests of Wayanad, Kerala.

A stay here is all about the outdoors - take a boat ride on the springwater reservoir, trek across the estate, or amble through the hotel’s herb garden. A pretty infinity pool awaits after days exploring and, for an extra treat, there’s also an Ayurvedic spa.

There are just four rooms - two in the old plantation bungalow and two treehouses - all are beautifully decorated and boast private terraces to immerse yourself in the lush surroundings. Perfect for a relaxing, nature-filled getaway.

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What we love

    • A picturesque plantation bungalow in the tropical rainforests of Wayanad, Kerala
    • Just four guestrooms and suites - we love the treehouse accommodation for a unique stay
    • Sample traditional Keralan cuisine in the on-site restaurant
    • Relax by the outdoor pool or in the small spa
    • Trek to far corners of the estate, explore the spice plantations, and visit prehistoric caves
    • Spend time on the plantations, learning about the coffee, tea, and pepper cultivation processes

The hotel doesn’t have a license to serve alcohol but you’re welcome to bring your own

It’s remote but the facilities are fantastic - you’ll be well taken care of - we think it’s worth the journey to be surrounded by nature

The wooden clad interiors can feel a little dark but with so much to do here, you’ll probably spend more time outside than in your room

Families are welcome, but amenities are not designed with families in mind.

Located on Mangalam Carp Estate in the tropical rainforests of Wayanad, Kerala. It’s a three hour drive from the nearest airport.

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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