Orange County, Coorg

A country as big as India is going to contain plenty of variety; here in the Western Ghat mountains, among the hill country’s coffee and spice plantations, there’s a rural idyll that’s as yet untroubled by large-scale tourism. This is where you’ll find Orange County, Coorg, on 300 acres of working plantation land, a 49-room resort whose rustic charm and remote location set it apart, figuratively as well as literally, from India’s more ordinary luxury hotels.

Orange County’s accommodations are split between the single-room cottages and the suite-like villas, many of the latter featuring private pools. The look is traditional through and through, and the comforts, while certainly luxe enough, refuse to engage in the high-tech arms race — gadgetry is entirely beside the point here. Instead you’ll be encouraged to disconnect a bit, and the sedate atmosphere and the stunning surroundings go a long way towards helping you in that direction.

An ayurvedic spa doesn’t hurt either, and the family-friendly pool area offers a different kind of relaxation for parents, in the form of fully supervised activities for children. The plantation is big enough for a decent nature walk, and it’s a bird-watcher’s paradise; off-site activities include plantation tours, river rides and visits to a nearby elephant camp.

How to get there:

Orange County, Coorg is located in Siddapura, Coorg. The nearest airports are Mysore (MYQ) - 110 Kms, Bangalore (BLR) - 275 Kms, and Mangalore (IXE) - 195 Kms. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for assistance with transportation options and airport transfers.

• 49 Rooms
• Style: Contemporary Classic
• Atmosphere: Quiet

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