Erfgoedhotels in Kodaikanal Lake

Mountain Retreat was immediately inviting due to our host and the management team. Friendly and cheerful we were immediately comfortable. The rooms are happy looking, spacious and clean and the common spaces are just as welcoming and cosy. The dining hall and lawns overlook the lake outiside making you want to spend some time soaking up the views and walking around on the grass. There is a TT table to play some ping pong and a foos ball talble to let out steam and there are cycles to go around the lake. The part we literally relished during our stay was the food. It was delectable. We tried almost every dish on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed it never feeling the need to step out and look for another place to eat. Definitely recommend this happy place to spend a couple of days in Kodai!

The place is very good, and view is amazing. The owner is very humble and helpful. I personally prefer this place to stay. Maintained proper hygiene. Overall it is a totally worthy. Strongly recommended.

It is true to its name. Wherever you look, it is surrounded by beauty. I am not just talking about the mesmerizing view it offers from the garden, wide balconies or terrace, but also the house itself. One look at it and it is evident that Vivek has put his heart and soul into it. I am still waiting for the long story behind this beautiful place. Maybe, next time! What I liked the most is the broken, weather-bitten, white-and-blue blotched bench under the balcony heavily draped in gnarled ivy with white flowers which fall so elegantly near it that the sight of it can fill one with pure joy. I spent hours sitting on the bench during my stay while enjoying the view with the passing fog. On the right of the bench is a tree, which has been graced by a Ganesh idol cutely clothed in a white Veshti. The idol is surrounded by plenty of pretty succulents and flower pots. Between the bench and Ganeshji, there is a lounge area which has comfortable sofas for an indoor cozy evening, yet one can enjoy the hilly view through the french windows. The walls are laden with beautiful paintings. What I found interesting was the jewelry box which is probably a century old, at least in my mind (Vivek can only confirm), which has gone through wear and tear across the generations. The house is full of beautiful artifacts such as statues, knick knacks from across the world, succulents, more flowers and paintings. Even the peg hook rack on the right of the entrance door is intricately designed. The house comes to life because of the three beautiful dogs - one of them is gray in color (Great Dane I suppose) and really enjoys being petted - and the cook, Raju’s kid who is very creative with his stories. They know how to keep one entertained. Raju, along with his wife would gladly serve the food whenever and whatever one requires. Vivek was very happy to provide his recommendations. Just the curtains in the room were not black-out though the light woke me up on time to enjoy the morning sun. I believe Vivek would give the curtains if one asks, as he has lovingly given his house to others to enjoy the vacation, which was nothing but perfect for me.