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Windermere Estate

Munnar, India
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Surrounded by lush tea and cardamom plantations, Windermere Estate is a charming, family-run property in Munnar, in Kerala’s hill country.

Expect a warm welcome from the owners, Dr Simon, his wife and their staff, who’ll ensure you feel right at home. It’s the kind of hotel where you can curl up in an armchair with a book, head out exploring on foot or simple relax around the pool.

Nature trails wind through spectacular scenery, inviting exploration, and on-site walks provide a deep dive into the region’s plantation history. Back at the hotel, a cosy library, manicured gardens, and a blue-tiled pool invite relaxation.

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What we love

    • A charming 18-room property on a cardamom plantation in Kerala’s hill country
    • Spectacular views across the gardens, plantation, and surrounding hills
    • Spacious, airy rooms, all with a private sit-out to soak in the scenery
    • Explore the plantation on a daily walk and learn all about cardamom processing
    • A beautiful location that invites both relaxation and activity,be sure to explore the many walking trails

Whilst comfortable, this isn't 5* luxury, so expect simple but comfortable rooms

It can get a little chilly in the evenings, so bring a jumper

Families are welcome, but amenities are not designed with families in mind.There are interconnecting rooms but we feel the estate is best suited to teens or adults.

Located on Pothamedu Pothamedu in Munnar, Kerala's hill country, surrounded by verdant tea 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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