Norsu near Rose Garden–View of RaceCourse&lake

4.90(42 reviews)SuperhostOoty, Tamil Nadu, India

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8 guests3 bedrooms3 beds2 bathrooms

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This quaint heritage cottage is pleasantly old-fashioned with modern amenities. Wake to the chirping of birds; enjoy your morning cuppa looking out of the bay window at the swooping birds and watch Nilgiri Mountain toy train chugging to its station. Party with sun setting behind the Mukruthi peak above the lake. Click hearts content in tiny idyllic gardens& with wall murals .Toast corns on bon fire while you relax on the deck& watch sparkle of night lights. A pet friendly secluded niche for all

The space
Perched on the hill in half an acre of gated property with plenty of open space, you will feel calm and comfy, away from the maddening crowd. From the side garden, you can watch lake and horse races (when in season). Binoculars are available for a closer look.
Living Area:
Feel at home from the time you walk through the drive way to the cottage flanked with neat little garden with a manicured lawn. Enjoy the welcoming warmth of Buddha themed living room dominated by a large bay window. Rock away your stress watching the clouds passing above, in the grandfather rocking chair at the bay window or curl up in its cozy comfort watching TV/ with a book, from the well stacked book shelves. Altrenatively enjoy with your friends and party watching mists pass by. Please do not play loud music after 10 PM.
Kitchen/Dining Area:
You can cook your meals. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, microwave, fridge, toaster, mixie, pressure cooker, cooking vessels and cutlery.
Breakfast and meals will be made available on request, to be paid additionally. Home cooked meals can be arranged. Charges apply as per the needs. Please arrange with the manager.

Bedroom - 1:
The warmth of wooden floor and smile of Mona Lisa welcomes you. Relax on the queen bed after roaming in the rose/ botanical garden. There is ample space to store your luggage. Well-appointed wardrobe has clothes hangers and drawers to stow your clothes. A working table against the window overlooks the garden, write your travel log or story or just enjoy your coffee watching the chirping birds. Kettle, tea bags and coffee powder are complementary. Room heaters are available
Bathroom -1:
Sleek shower panel with hand shower, mixer taps, 5 different sprouts and shower head offers a relaxing bath. Geyser is available for hot water. A pressure pump ensures massage like bath but it also means hot water can run out fast, please factor this when there are others to bathe. Towels, shampoo and soaps are complementary.

Bedroom - 2:
The warmth of wooden floor welcomes you. Relax on the queen bed after your tryst with wildlife in Mudhumali or Bandhipur. Kettle, tea bags and coffee powder are complementary. Room heaters are available
Bathroom -2:
Bathroom fittings and accessoies are same as bathroom 1. This bathroom is disabled and senior citizen friendly with hand rail and hand shower. Bathroom is a step down and soon a ramp will be in place.

Bedroom - 3:
Painting of a lady on the fire place welcomes you. Relax on the double bed after day of combing Ooty town. Kettle, tea bags and coffee powder are complementary. Bedroom 2 and 3 are interconnected with shared bathroom. Room heaters are available

Places for sleeping

Bedroom 1

1 queen bed, 1 floor mattress

Bedroom 2

1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

1 double bed

What this place offers

Kitchen

Wifi

Free parking on premises

Pets allowed

TV with standard cable/satellite

Dryer

Patio or balcony

Garden

Indoor fireplace

Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India

The cottage belongs to "Dilqush Mahal" palace built for Sir. Fredrick Price, author of the first book on the history of Ooty. The palace along with cottage was then owned by Queen Vidhyawathi of Vijayanagara Empire. Near to Elk Hill Lord Murugan temple, this heritage cottage commands a splendid view of Lovedale Forest and race course.

Hosted by Kennedy

Joined in January 2018

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Kennedy: I was a Commerce Lecturer in Christ College, St. Joseph’s Commerce College and founder Principle of St Anne’s College in Bangalore. I love reading, some of my favorite authors are Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nikos Kazantzakis, Albert Camus, Hermann Hesse, Kahlil Gibran… I also like to travel and camp. When living in Melbourne, I did extensive camping tours visiting places like Ayers Rock, Coober Pedy, Margret Caves, Kings Canyon, etc. My travels around the world showed how families come together and enjoy holidays at reasonable cost. I want my guests to have enjoyable family experience. I have a manager who is from Ooty and will help in organizing local trekking trails, sight-seeing etc. Guna: I am a professional in the field of development and disability, I started my career as a lecturer in Holy Cross College- Trichy and presently I am Country Head of an international development agency. Along with my daughters, I enjoyed the freedom while travelling abroad in safe environment and accommodations. I want our guest house to be a safe place for sisterhood. A cozy nook for women only travel groups to chill whether married/ old/ unattached.

Kennedy: I was a Commerce Lecturer in Christ College, St. Joseph’s Commerce College and founder Principle of St Anne’s College in Bangalore. I love reading, some of my favorite aut…

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