Windermere, Munnar

Windermere Estate, a beautiful small planter's retreat in the hills, is situated 1600m above sea-level in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats a short drive from Munnar, a tea-growing hill station town built around the confluence of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Munnar was a favoured summer retreat for the British during colonial times and it is now the same for India's middle classes, who enjoy its cooler climes and spectacular scenery. Munnar is located 130km from Cochin, a scenic drive that takes about 4 hours, and 80km from Thekkady.
The Windermere Estate is small planter's bungalow-style hotel that offers breathtaking views, spacious and comfortable rooms, attentive service and accomplished food. It is a property for peaceful contemplation, a natural hideaway for those wishing to escape the modern world for a few days. The plantation grows cardamom, pepper, tea and coffee. Recent investment has meant the construction of new rooms with thrilling views