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HAIWATHA
BY THE BROOK

Lovedale | Nilgiris

Maximum 14 guests
6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Bathrooms

  • Breakfast included

  • High-speed Wi-Fi

  • Expert cook available

  • Daily housekeeping

  • OTT-ready TV

  • Dedicated concierge service

  • Villa supervisor

Minimum 2 nights stay

HAIWATHA BY THE BROOK Lovedale

12 Guests | 6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths | Luxury Heritage | Blue Mountain Railway View

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WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

Transport yourself to a fairytale as you watch the delightful UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountain Railway make its way along the upper garden of this 150-year-old quintessential English bungalow available as a whole-villa holiday rental. Restored to a high standard of luxury by SPASM Design in Mumbai, Wedgewood-blue Haiwatha with its red-tiled roofs peeks out behind the trees, overlooking a cascading brook that flows into the Lovedale Valley. Perched out on a promontory, the views at Haiwatha stretch out to verdant vegetable farms, surrounded by jungle and nestling a Toda settlement.

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Stepping inside this grand family home, comprising a 4-bedroom main house and a 2-bedroom carriage house, stirs up memories of simpler times, visiting grandparents and living on a steady diet of Enid Blyton. Black-and-white images are framed around the main house, highlighting the Nilgiris landscape, and others reflecting the owners’ family business legacy and their passion for wildlife.

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Enjoy a lunch picnic by the stream, sit by a bonfire after dusk over a barbecue. Or just a 10-min walk up through the garden takes you along the railway track to Lovedale Station, where you can board the Toy Train to Coonoor just 30 minutes away, armed with a hamper of our house hot-brew and butter cookies!

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PHOTO GALLERY

Story

THE STORY OF HAIWATHA

Nearly 50 years ago, a dapperly dressed gentleman from Bombay parked his car in Lovedale to watch the sunset. For a better view, he pushed open a nearby gate and walked through.

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Services

SPACES & SERVICES

SPACES IN THE VILLA

  • Haiwatha is available as a whole villa in 4-6 bedroom combinations

    • Six bedrooms with ensuite baths sleeping a maximum of 14 guests

    • 2 bedrooms with 4-poster king beds in the Main House

    • 2 loft bedrooms with king-size mattresses in the Main House

    • Master Bedroom with 1 king-size bed and a loft with 2 single beds in the Carriage House

    • 1 Bedroom with 1 king-size bed in the Carriage House

  • Powder room in the Main House

  • 2-bed Carriage House with common sun-lounge

  • Living room surrounded with conservatory-style windows

  • Cosy lounge with large television

  • Open dining area

  • Large fully equipped kitchen

  • Covered verandah with lounge seating

  • Lawn with quaint lookout gazebo and gorgeous panoramic view

  • BBQ & bonfire area with outdoor seating

  • Accommodation for guests’ staff

SERVICES AT THE VILLA

  • Breakfast daily; coffee and tea available throughout the day with our compliments

  • Room heaters in all bedrooms

  • High-quality bed & bath linen  

  • High-speed Wi-Fi 

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Luxury bath amenities, 100% power backup

  • OTT-ready TV in the main house lounge and Carriage Suite bedroom

  • Board games

  • 4-person staff team, including 2 housekeepers, resident chef, and house caretaker

  • LUX location host

  • Garden BBQs and authentic local South Indian meals available with suggested menus

  • Advance and daily neighbourhood provisioning services of groceries & food delivery

  • Bonfire services available

  • Laundry with 24-hour turnaround

  • Curated experiences of the Nilgiris including train rides, nature walks, food experiences, tea-tasting, dining reservations & golf sessions

  • Itinerary planning & organising special occasions

  • Airport transfers and local transport, including acting drivers

Details

HOW TO SPEND YOUR TIME

  • Take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Lovedale Station to Coonoor or Ooty. It is one of the most scenic ways to travel from Coonoor to Ooty and India’s only rack railway.

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Attractions

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Haiwatha is located near Lovedale, a small village near Ooty, overlooking a wondrous view of the valleys.

  • Ooty: 20 mins

  • Coonoor: 40 mins

  • Kotagiri: 55 mins

  • Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: 2 hrs

  • Coimbatore: 3 hrs

  • Mysore: 3.5 hrs

  • Bangalore: 6.5-7.5 hrs

  • Chennai: 10-11 hrs

  • Mettupalayam Railway Station: 2 hrs

  • Coimbatore Airport: 3 hrs

Experiences

VILLA INSIGHTS

  • The entrance road to the home is on a steep gradient with a sudden drop-off. Cars should be cautious when entering the property.

  • Haiwatha is a footwear-free zone. Please use the complimentary slippers or your personal socks when indoors.

  • Evenings in Lovedale tend to be very cold. Dress warm before you start feeling chilly.

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