Surrounded by picturesque hills and rubber plantations is a 1920 bungalow turned hotel called Serenity. Serenity at Kanam Estate is more of a villa than a hotel. Located mid way between Cochin and Thekkady, Serenity is an ideal get away in the midst of absolute greenery. Serenity has been carefully restored keeping intact the essence of its colonial past. With just five rooms, groups can rent out the entire villa.

Serenity at Kanam Estate : Fast Facts

Name: Serenity at Kanam Estate, Vazhoor, The Hill Country
No. Of Rooms: 5 bedrooms
Facilities: Ayurvedic Spa, Gym, swimming pool, Elephant rides, mountain biking, nature walks.

Accommodation at Serenity at Kanam Estate

Serenity has only 5 rooms. There are 3 double bedrooms and 2 twin rooms, each with an attached shower room. Only one room has an air-condition, and all rooms have ceiling fans. The rooms on the ground floor have stone-polished floors and the first floor rooms have coir carpeting. Reflecting a nostalgic aura, Serenity is decorated with artifacts and paintings, collected painstakingly over the years.

The hotel has a small Ayurvedic Spa and gym. There is also a swimming pool set in the midst of tall trees. The hotel has a tamed elephant to delight children.

The Kanam Estate has rubber plantations, and a walk through them is a treat. You could also walk through the cocoa, banana, papaya, pepper and pineapple plantation nearby. If you have a streak of adventure in you, then you could enjoy the area on a mountain bike.

Dining at Serenity at Kanam Estate

Serenity has an in-house chef, serving delicious meals. Unlike a restaurant kitchen, in Serenity, the chef would ask you what would be the menu for the day. Serenity serves local Travancore Indian, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines. The meals can be eaten in either in the dining hall or in the patio.

Location

Midway between Cochin and Thekkady, Serenity is 110 kms from Cochin and 25 kms from Kottayam main city. India At Its Best offers online booking of rooms at the Serenity at Kanam Estate, Kottayam.