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Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House

Pathumury - Aanavilasam Road, Thekkady 685535, India
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Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House
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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

don't think twice , negotiate well and enjoy your stay. right from the hostess to the driver there will be nothing to complain about . to make it short and sweet the best place to relax in thekkady . total serenity . green woods and oh the voice of birds are things to die for. food - well , the... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We spent 2 nights at Aanavilasam during our family holiday to Kerala in April 2013. The hotel is located about 15 minutes out of Kumily/Thekkady in a beautiful setting. The rooms were beautiful, and the service and attentiveness of the staff was fantastic. The dinners were delicious and enabled us to try some of the local food specialities that we... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Never written a review on tripadvisor before , but just had to for this place ! Everything about it is just magic , and we loved every minute of our 2 days stay, and wished we were staying for longer . The peace and serenity was amazing, as was the view from our pool villa [that we were upgraded to... More

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Cape Town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I was impressed by the service long before I had arrived and was impressed even further during my stay. The hostess Pirkko arranged for a driver to collect me in Fort Kochi and assisted with all my travel needs during my stay. The staff at the resort were fantastic and very accommodating of my "photographers schedule" which meant getting up... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed at this lovely plantation hotel in February this year. The bedroom was luxurious and we made use of the private pool.the staff were wonderful,couldn't e more helpful and the food excellent.Couldn't recommend it more.

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buckinghamshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

This was a bit of a leap of faith for us as we usually stay in 5 star larger properties, especially in India. However, we were pleasantly surprised. We had a private pool and lovely junior suite, unfortunately, the pool was just too cold to use and this is the hottest time of the year. They make all the food... More

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Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This is a very special place, & the staff work extremely hard to always provide excellent service. They did so unfailingly for us & the operation is a model of team working. There's a genuine caring friendly attitude to the guests, which is most refreshing. The standard of accommodation is very high, & we were supremely comfortable throughout our stay.... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

I stayed at Aanavilisam for two nights with my family in December 2012. The hotel staff are very friendly and welcoming and Pirkko the hostess is incredibly helpful. My wife and I stayed in a room with a pool but the water was very cold! Both our bedroom and the one used by our children were beautifully designed and very... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Well, there just aren't enough wonderful adjectives to give a review of this hotel to do it justice. First of all, the hostess, Pirkko, is a jewel. Very friendly and accommodating. The pool villa is stunning and a private pool is an experience not to be missed. This hotel was included in our luxury tour of southern India and was... More

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

This is a very special place completely away from it all and feels like you do not have a worry in the world. Pirkko (our host) was so accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed from the moment we arrived. From offering us snacks whenever we needed to waking up at 4.30 to make sure we got our... More

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Also Known As:
Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House Thekkady, Kerala
Address: Pathumury - Aanavilasam Road, Thekkady 685535, India
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Region: India > Kerala > Thekkady
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 43 B&Bs / Inns in Thekkady
Price range (per night): 126 AUD - 354 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House is a new (2009) plantation house on 7 acres of private estate. (Just 8 km from Thekkady (Periyar wildlife sanctuary) It is surrounded by a pristine Cardamom and Pepper plantation.Owned by Salim Pushpanath a photographer and publisher in Tourism.As a vacation retreat, this property gives the sensation of an exotic far away destination without the hassle of traffic. Luxuriously appointed yet casual and welcoming, this is a boutique accommodation suited for individuals, couples, or small families in search of a personalized country retreat.We offer a range of accommodation options to meet the needs of all our guests. Choose from Luxury suite rooms and Luxury Pool villas. The contemporary classic design includes Two suites and Two Pool Villas, both appointed with a luxurious bed and linens. Both suites are individually styled and have an elegant country-house feel where comfort is paramount. Natural fabrics, like Indian linens, cottons, wools and silks add to the feeling of understated luxury. A stylish fireplace and book shelves in the main living room and the dining area connect the two suites.The spacious suites offer 600 square feet of indoor space. French doors open onto an oversized private living room with views of the surrounding hillsides and cardamom plants. The suites feature a king sized bedroom and separate living room with a generous seating area, work desk, dining table, and pantry with refrigerator. Both suites feature a veranda and spacious bathrooms with separate showers, double vanities, large garden bath with romantic touches such as bath oils and candles.The room rate includes candlelit dinner and breakfast. ... more   less 

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