Location: 15 minutes ride by ferry from Cochin's Marine Drive. This old Dutch palace is located on Bolgatty Island which is a brief boat ride away from the mainland.
About us:
When you step into the portals of Orange County, Coorg, you leave one world
behind, and step seamlessly into another: the bygone era of the Gentleman
Planter, ensconced in the cocooned comforts of a lush plantation paradise,
perfumed with the subtly intoxicating aroma of coffee and spice.
Bordered by the legendary river Cauvery, and surrounded by virginal forests,
this 300 acre working plantation resort perched at a height of 800m, gives you
the most luxurious introduction yet, into the deepest secrets of this mystic
mountain. Come, allow the spirit of the land to infuse your very being, and coax
you gently on a personal voyage of discovery.
Accommodation:
Coffee, Spice, and Plantation life. What better way to truly enjoy the 'Orange
County Experience' than by letting oneself go in the sinfully luxurious
Plantation Style Cottages and Kodava styled Private Pool Villas spread in
delightful clusters around the 300 acre working estate.
While the cottages offer you a glimpse into the privileged life of the gentleman
planter, the private pool villas are inspired by ethnic Kodava architecture and
offer the ultimate in luxurious seclusion.
Whichever category of accommodation you choose, you can rest assured that no
expense nor effort has been spared to provide the finest lodging experience in
the world.
Considering the vast amounts of energy required, we have not provided for heated
pools or jacuzzis at the resort. Thank you for helping us meet our Responsible
Tourism objective of keeping our ecological footprints small.
Facility:
Orange
County, Coorg, comes equipped with an array of facilities designed to help you
forget the world you’ve left behind. From out of the world dining destinations,
to a large communal pool and an exclusive infinity pool, to a romantic coffee
lounge and library, and an esoteric Ayurvedic Spa, Orange County offers the kind
of facilities and services that make this destination a journey in itself.
Experience rebirth at the Vaidyasala, our Ayurvedic Spa that harnesses the age
old secrets of the world's oldest healing system, to rejuvenate, regenerate and
revitalize you.
A large, child safe, communal swimming pool to splash around in with the entire
family and an exclusive infinity pool for couples to contemplate timelessness.
Our Coffee Lounge on stilts, overlooking lush paddy fields and the coffee and
spice plantation, is one of the delicious ironies of a holiday here.Soul food
finds body and spirit to seduce your palate in three awesome temples to the
culinary arts.
Activity:
While the resort is an oasis of tranquility, there are myriad treasures hidden
in every nook and cranny of Coorg. Orange County hosts a range of activities,
themed around Coorg’s unique geography and culture, that are designed to get you
out, to explore your environment, both within and outside the resort, and come
back richer for the experience.
Coorg presents the perfect weather and opportunity to discover the naturalist in
you. Go trekking in the adjoining Dubare Reserve Forest with a guide. Learn all
about the birds and the beasts, and understand how each tree has a story to
tell.Coorg is an ornithologist's delight. And is every bit as entertaining and
enlightening for the amateur birdwatcher too.If you're visiting with your kids,
and would like a spot of privacy, we've got what it takes to keep them occupied.
A fully supervised Activity Centre for children attached to the family pool.
A visit to the Dubare Elephant Camp across the river Cauvery, is a half-day
programme. Visitors can participate in bathing and feeding the elephants. A
specialist guides visitors in elephant behavior and builds bridges between man
and mammal. The visit ends with an elephant ride through the forest to a nearby
waterhole.
Take a guided tour of the 300 acre working coffee and spice plantation on foot.
Learn first hand the difference between an Arabica and Robusta, discover how the
Malabar blend got 'monsooned', and explore the spice scented pathways of Orange
County to slip into the spirit of the land.
How to get there:
By Flight:
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 40 km.
By Train:
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn, about 6 Km/Ernakulam Town, about 5 Km.
By Road:
Nearest bus terminal: Ernakulam, about 5 Km.
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