The plantation bungalow at Windermere was the long-term home of Captain Matthew, who for many years served as the chairman of the Cochin Port Authority. In the last few years, his son, Dr Simon, has added a number of additional cottages that resemble Swiss chalets, a new restaurant, a sitting and games room, and a tea hut to provide a greater range of facilities.
In the gardens there are designated areas for bonfires, barbecues and hammocks. From here guests can climb up to Windermere’s viewpoint, which gives fantastic 360-degree views of the estate and surrounding area.
OUR OPINION:
The Windermere is a good option for a stay in the Munnar region and remains an Audley favourite.
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Windermere Estate, Munnar
Rooms
Windermere offers an intimate number of rooms spread across five buildings. All rooms are simple but clean and comfortable, and each has its own private sit-out area. The higher categories of the cottages and the planter’s villas have fantastic views over the surrounding area.
During your stay you should be prepared for a fluctuating electricity supply due to the mountain location; it would be wise to keep a small torch with you.
Location
Windermere Estate is well-located, being just six kilometres from the town centre. It's set within a large coffee and cardamom plantation.
Food and drink
Simple set lunches can be taken under the shade of a tree, while in the evenings a set three-course meal is available in the restaurant. Both multi-cuisine and local Indian dishes are served. Please note that Windermere has a set menu, so please speak to the staff beforehand if you have dietary requirements or allergies they need to be aware of.
While the hotel doesn't have a licence to serve alcohol, you're welcome to bring your own. This must be consumed within the privacy of your room.
Facilities and activities
Windermere organises a two-hour plantation walk at 3pm each day. It's possible to see how cardamom is processed in the nearby store, and if you're feeling energetic, you can trek to the caves on the plantation.
Accessibility
The property has a lot of steps, which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Tour ideas in Munnar
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Windermere Estate as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Munnar and nearby places
- Kerala 28 miles away
- Kothamangalam 30 miles away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 41 miles away
- Palakkad 57 miles away
- Cochin 56 miles away
- The Backwaters 61 miles away
- Mararikulam 62 miles away
- Madurai 73 miles away
- Ooty 97 miles away
- Kovalam 115 miles away