Windermere Estate, Munnar

Windermere Estate is surrounded by private coffee and cardamom plantations, with uninterrupted views of mountains, tea estates, and forested slopes. The grounds are carefully tended, with indigenous trees and plants thriving across the estate. In spring, orange trumpet flowers and bougainvillaea bloom across the gardens, accompanied by a steady chorus of birds. Windermere is shaped by stories that surface naturally around evening campfires, often accompanied by a cup of ‘jungle tea’. Accommodation is housed in bungalows inspired by traditional plantation architecture, with high gabled roofs, terracotta and wooden floors, solid teak furniture, and hand-embroidered linen. The rooms are spacious, filled with natural light, and intentionally uncluttered. Cottages, garden rooms, and plantation villas open out to views of hills, valleys, and the shifting mists that define Munnar. The estate’s planning ensures each unit faces outward toward plantation or valley views while maintaining privacy. Landscaping retains existing trees wherever possible, allowing the estate to feel integrated rather than imposed.

Interiors are designed around comfort and simplicity. Each room includes a water station, tea and coffee facilities, mats, flashlights, and intercoms. Beds are generously appointed with soft pillows, clean duvets, and cushions. Bathrooms feature rain showers, quality toiletries, continuous hot and cold water, and luggage racks. Terraces and balconies invite hours of reading, birdwatching, or simply taking in the changing light at sunrise and sunset.

The reception block houses a lounge and library, both WiFi-enabled and designed for quiet downtime. In the garden, The Hut serves evening tea and snacks. A rocky outcrop within the estate has been safely adapted as a viewpoint for watching Munnar’s sunsets. The pool offers respite during warmer months. Daily plantation walks introduce guests to estate life, local flora, and the region's native bird species.