TOTAL SECLUSION
Surrounded by green hills in the Keralan town of Sultan Bathery, Tranquil Resort enjoys total seclusion within a working coffee and spice plantation. Looked after by experienced hosts Ajay and Nisha, guests are able to recharge amidst these serene surroundings, as well as get a taste of the luxurious lifestyle of yesteryear’s planters. You can choose to sleep high up in one of the tree houses, or experience the colonial ambience of the original house with its airy verandas, plantation furniture and open courtyards.
When not lounging by the pool, wandering the grounds or getting pampered in the spa, a variety of activities can be arranged, including nature treks and visits to the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. The property has several walking trails that provide ample opportunity to take in the surrounding bird and wildlife, as well as the wonderful scenery. Meanwhile, deliciously authentic south Indian dishes are prepared using ingredients grown in the gardens.
TRANQUIL RESORT, KERALA
Tranquil Resort, at a glance,
- Nestled within the remote rainforests of the mountainous Wayanad region of Kerala
- Intricately carved furniture and open courtyards
- Garden Rooms are housed in the refurbished Planters bungalow, with a large common veranda by the lawn
- Two-bedroom cottage that is perfect for a large family or two couples travelling together
- Luxuriously appointed suites with curated antique furniture
- Treehouse villas built on stilts in the estate’s tropical woodland
- Interiors are traditional and cosy, with smart contemporary bathrooms
- Meals are served in the shared dining area with its open-air terrace
For leisure and pleasure
- Amazing walking trails weaving through the 400-acre coffee, spice and exotic fruit plantation
- Plantation tours by jeep
- Crystal-clear swimming pool and adjacent Jacuzzi
- Indulge in a traditional Kerala Ayurvedic massage at the spa
- Rewarding birdwatching with over 120 species to spot
- Enjoy a steaming cup of coffee made with hand-picked beans from the plantation
- Cooking classes teach guests how to prepare an authentic Keralan meal
- Visits to the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary or Tipu Sultan’s Fort
- Relax with your favourite book, or practice yoga, in the Tree Deck Lounge
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