“A beautifully restored Chettinad mansion built as an imposing family home in 1905 & restored from 2010 by French architects, Saratha Vilas is an architectural gem. Expect classic interiors with high ceilings, four-posters & patterned textiles set around an inner courtyard; cracking cuisine too.”

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • Yoga classes, Ayurvedic treatments, traditional cuisine, a pool & big airy bedrooms make this a top spot to relax
  • Cooking classes

    • Superb cooking classes feature favourite dishes including Chettinad Pepper Chicken and Fish Kuzhambu
  • Local exploring

    • A brilliant springboard for discovering Chettinad cuisine, culture and architecture at your own pace
  • Historic

    • Built in 1905 in a classic fusion of Tamil and European influences, and restored by French architects from 2010
  • Antiques

    • An extensive collection of art, antiques and artefacts from across the region are exhibited in the hotel
  • Yoga

    • Daily yoga sessions with the hotel's in-house traditional Hatha yoga instructor are fantastic
  • Learning

    • Chettinad’s distinctive architecture and palatial mansions with a half-day walking tour
  • Spa

    • Fantastic Ayurvedic massages and treatments are available, as are regular yoga classes
  • Restaurant

    • The restaurant serves delicious Chettinad cuisine as well as some international dishes
  • Village

    • On the main road in the historic village of Kothamangalam, at the heart of Chettinad
  • Cycling

    • Hire bicycles to zip around the surrounding villages and countryside on two wheels
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Regular live music events offer an excellent insight into Chettinad culture
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Quiet

  • Intimate

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Local markets

  • Museums

  • Great walks

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Landmark

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Four poster beds

  • Air conditioning

  • Romantic

  • Art Classes

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel
  • Shops

    The in-house boutique offers handmade clothing, jewellery, and antique collectibles from across India
  • Spa

    Fantastic Ayurvedic massages and treatments are available, as are regular yoga classes
  • Restaurant

    The restaurant serves delicious Chettinad cuisine as well as some international dishes
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Sitting Room

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Parking

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Safe

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • Superb cooking classes feature favourite dishes including Chettinad Pepper Chicken and Fish Kuzhambu
  • Yoga

    • Daily yoga sessions with the hotel's in-house traditional Hatha yoga instructor are fantastic
  • Learning

    • Chettinad’s distinctive architecture and palatial mansions with a half-day walking tour
  • Cycling

    • Hire bicycles to zip around the surrounding villages and countryside on two wheels
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Regular live music events offer an excellent insight into Chettinad culture
  • Museums

  • Local markets

  • Great walks

  • Art Classes

Map & Location

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