Jardiné, Near Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal - 3 Bedrooms

This quiet bungalow, located in the cool and picturesque hills of Tamil Nadu, offers residents the feeling of being far removed from the bustle of everyday life. And we were recently ranked 9th by Condé Nast Traveller, under super-luxe-stays-india. We are also proud to have won 18 prizes for the Kodi Flower Show last year. This year we won the 1st Prize for the Best Garden in the whole of Kodi, for the second consecutive year (besides awards for other sub categories)

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Approx distance (in kms):
Trichy Airport – 150 kms; Madurai Airport – 120 kms; Coimbatore Airport – 175 kms; Kodairoad Train Station – 100 kms; Van Allen Hospital – 1.1 kms
Kodai Lake – Less than 1 km; Bear Shola Falls – 1.2 kms; Chettiar Park – 2 kms; Bryant Park / Botonical Gardens – 2 kms; Berijam Lake – 20 kms; Wax Museum – 4.5 kms; Cheese Factory – 1.2 kms; Ram Parai View Point – 5 kms; The Prana Spa – 1 km; The Potters Shed – 1.4 kms; Tibetan Brothers Restaurant – 1.3 kms; Tava Sindhi Restaurant – 1.5 kms; Pot Luck European Cafe – 2 kms; Chocolate Factory – 2 kms.

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Prices below are per night for upto 7 adults, include caretaker services and housekeeping, exclude refundable security deposit and applicable taxes (Service Tax 14% + SBC 0.5% + KKC 0.5%).; Minimum Nights Rule Applies; Maximum of 8 pax at our villa please. Owners may charge a premium for Prime Holidays.
January 3rd to March 31st – INR 35,000.
Extra adults (above 7 years) - INR 3,500

This quiet bungalow, located in the cool and picturesque hills of Tamil Nadu, offers residents the feeling of being far removed from the bustle of everyday life. And we were recently ranked 9th by Condé Nast Traveller, under super-luxe-stays-india. On the first floor, three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a living room, dining room and family room face the front and back lawns. The layout of this level also includes a large kitchen and a utility room next to it with a separate entrance. The foyer, heated by an antique wood-burning stove in perfect working condition, keeps the chimney constantly smoking. Pine wood floors, ceilings, cabinets, and exposed brick walls add to the chalet-like feel of the house.
The ground floor of the house, accessed externally, includes a garage and two staff quarters with an attached bathroom. A separate cellar, which is also accessed externally and may be used as a storage space, completes the layout of the main structure on this property.
Located on a plot of nearly half an acre, the property also includes a terraced lawn in front of the bungalow, and a large landscaped back garden, both of which burst into vivid colour with different flowers in the summer. In addition to its manicured hedges, small fish pond and charming stone walkways, the back garden includes a spacious gazebo equipped with a fireplace, perfect for outdoor breakfasts as the mist lifts over the hills in the distance.

A sunny greenhouse, ideal for the amateur gardener, completes the garden`s layout. We are also proud to have won 18 prizes for the Kodi Flower Show last year. Yet again 1st Prize for the Best Garden in the whole of Kodi, for the second consecutive year in 2015.
Also 1 rolling cup for best rose garden, 1 rolling cup for best landscaping, 1st prize for best cut flowers and vegetables, and other miscellaneous prizes. In May 2016, we again won 10 prizes in the Kodi flower show, and proudly yet again the 1st prize for the Best Garden.This bungalow is located in the heart of Kodaikanal, just off Convent Road, and is a five-minute walk from the Kodai Lake, where residents can boat or go on long walks or horseback rides. Also nearby are the Kodaikanal Boat and Golf Clubs,, Bryant Park`s botanical gardens, and several walks, lookout points and waterfalls.
The 3 bedrooms have 3 double beds, and 2 additional sofa cum beds, one in each of the 2 rooms, which can in total sleep 8-9 adults in the 3 rooms. The 2nd room (with one of the Sofa cum beds is not very big, and could be a clutter for 4 adults. It is ideal for 2 adults and 2 kids or 3 adults). There is a 3rd sofa cum bed which is in the Dining Lounge area, and not inside any bedroom, ideally again for kids. So the house is perfect for about 8-9 adults plus 3-4 kids.
Another sit-out covered in rose creepers, offers a built-in swing seat for lazy summer afternoons.

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Previous Guests Reviews:
Spectacular is the word I would use to describe the Kodai house. We were a group of 6 adults and 2 kids. Stayed for 3 days. Our kids did not want to go back home after these 3 days. The property is just off the bustle of Kodai main road. It is a spacious cottage with a massive garden. Very well kept garden (better than the Kodai botanical garden that draws crowds for flower shows). The house is tastefully designed with all the amenities you would need. Outstanding service by the caretaker Nagaraj and his wife Sumati who doubles up as the cook. They make excellent meals and their hospitality is something that 5 star hotels can learn from. This is the standard that all hosts should strive for. Par excellence.
– Arvind

The first thing that strikes you about this home is the spectacular garden. It is definitely the best part of the property. The house is cozy, clean and well organised. The staff consisting of the caretaker, cook and a maid make your stay comfortable. There is an outdoor swing and gazebo with a fireplace. And if you like to barbecue, that can be set up for you as well. Ideal place for a family holiday. The neighbourhood is quiet and the location in convenient as you can reach kid friendly activities such as boating and horse riding and the local bakery within 10-15 mins. We were very satisfied with our experience here.
– Shvetha

Please note:
The owner along with his family of this magnificent home frequently stay at the property and very selective about the guests they let their house to, so please don't forget to share your profiles with us at the time of booking. They have handpicked exquisite furnishing and artifacts from around the world, besides an emotional attachment to them, there is a high financial value to each. Please respect and ensure you don't abuse the home.
• Damage (if any) costs will have to be bourne by you at the property itself prior to checkout as assessed by the owner.
• They request you to refrain from playing loud music beyond reasonable hours or disturbance of any kind to the neighbours.
• Stags please excuse, we prefer couples or families.
• Please share exact guest count to avoid embarrassment at the property gates.
• Unaccounted / surprise guests are not welcome at our property, please refrain from doing so.
• Drugs, prostitution and illegal activities are strictly prohibited and will be reported to the authorities immediately.
• We are not pet friendly (not by choice but health reasons).
• Smoking is allowed only in outdoor area. Strictly no smoking inside the villa.

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Let's talk Kodai (a.k.a. Kodaikanal)

Kodaikanal (Kodai) is one of Tamil Nadu's finest hill stations. It is situated 7,200 feet above sea level. This misty hill station, 120km northwest of Madurai in the Palani hills, is more relaxed and intimate than its big sister Ooty (Kodai is the ‘Princess of Hill Stations’, while Ooty is the Queen). It’s not all cold either; during the day the weather can be more like deep spring than early winter. 
Centered on a beautiful lake, Kodai rambles up and down hillsides with patches of shola forest, unique to the Western Ghats in South India, and evergreen broadleaf trees like magnolia, mahogany, myrtle and rhododendron. Another of its plant specialities is the kurinji shrub, whose lilac-blue blossoms appear only every 12 years: next due 2018.
Quite a popular destination is Kodai with groups who flock to the spectacular viewpoints and waterfalls in and around town.

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