The Windermere Estate Plantation & Retreat

Perched on a hill offering 360° views of the surrounding hills, tea gardens, spice and coffee plantations, The Windermere Estate Munnar is a delightful retreat set amongst a 60-acre working cardamom estate.

Constructed using local materials, including granite and recycled wood, the property has 18 rooms in five blocks, designed to embrace the splendid natural setting. The unassuming, modestly furnished Garden Rooms are on the ground floor and feature a private veranda that overlooks the valley or the garden. In contrast, the spacious, tastefully furnished Estate rooms with private balconies are located on the first floor and offer glorious views of the estate. The generously sized Planter’s Villa Suites feature a separate living room and a bedroom, offering spectacular views of the surrounding gardens, hills and valleys.

At The Windermere Estate Munnar, simple, home-cooked meals, including traditional Indian and a small selection of Continental and Oriental cuisine, are served at the Barn – a cosy, bistro-style dining room with an old-fashioned fireplace, wooden rafters and pillars. There is also a traditional Kerala-style’ thattukada’ – a thatched hut serving hot snacks and finger food and an ideal spot for barbecues and sizzlers tucked under a boulder. The hotel’s location makes it a perfect base for soft treks in and around the area, including a 2-hour walk through the Windermere Estate and a gentle hike through the woods to the Attukadu Waterfall for a picnic lunch.