Dalethorpe Homestay

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Accomodation Budget: Deluxe
Class: 2.5 Star
Best Suited For
Families, Couples and Tourists.
Accomodation Theme
Home Stays, Resorts & Cottages,

Quick Info

Dalethorpe Home stay in Kodaikanal was built in the 1930's. It is an endearing English Bungalow located between the verdant slopes of Kodaikanal. The home stay is in very close proximity to the centre of this tourist town.

Rankings & Ratings




  • Hospitality
  • Property
  • Value for money
Editor's Rankings

#4 in 4 Accommodations in Kodaikanal
#2 in 2 Home Stays in Kodaikanal
#2 in 4 Resorts & Cottages in Kodaikanal

"A comfortable home stay with a central, yet peaceful location. "

TripAdvisor Ratings

Editor's Review

The best part of Dalethorpe Homestay is that it is located close to the town centre unlike many other homestays and cottages which are in a remote area. Although you cannot expect the best of the services, the atmosphere of the place makes the stay quite interesting.

PROS

  • Conveniently located close to the town centre, yet it is quite peaceful.
  • The chef prepares good home-cooked local dishes.
  • Nice large play area for kids.
  • Good atmosphere during dinner at the bonfire.

CONS

  • The view from most of the rooms is not that great.
  • You can't expect an extremely luxurious stay.
  • The home stay doesn't have a restaurant of its own.
  • The sightseeing tours are slightly overpriced. 

Amenities

  • Veg Restaurant
  • Non-Veg Restaurant
  • Safe Parking
  • WiFi Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry

Detailed Info


Dalethorpe Home stay in Kodaikanal is eased into a little corner of the tourist town away from all the hustle and bustle. It is a charming English bungalow snuggled between the beautiful slopes of the town. The home stay is set in a one and a half acre property of lush green area with green meadows, Pine groves and Eucalyptus trees all around the place. Dalethorpe provides a relaxing atmosphere to its guests, since it has a beautiful lawn and a garden that is embellished with delightful ornamental flowers and herbs.

Guests at Dalethorpe can also spot beautiful rare kodai birds like Nilgiri Laughing Thrush, White Eye and Serpent Eagle. The home stay has 2 spacious suite cottages, 2 deluxe rooms and 2 standard rooms. There is also an independent cottage having a rustic nature, separated from the main bungalow and situated on a small hillock. Dalethorpe offers personalized service to ensure the comfort of its guests. The kitchens at Dalethorpe serve a variety of home-made delicacies, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

 

Hotel Rules

  1. Check-in Time 12:00 PM, Check-out Time 10:00 AM.

Special Notes

  • A visit to the nearby Bear Shola waterfalls is a must.
  • Pick-up and Drop-off services are available to & from Kodai Road, Madurai and Coimbatore Railway Stations and Airport.
  • A lot of birds can be viewed. Camera and binoculars would come in handy.
  • Guests can ask the chef to prepare dishes off the menu too. 

 

Activities Offered*

  •  Sightseeing and Nature tours.
  •  Adventurous camping and trekking.
  • Dinner and barbeque by the bonfire.
  • Hookah smoke.
  • Indoor games like carom and chess.
  • Outdoor games like basketball and badminton.


Rooms Types


Deluxe Room

The Deluxe Room has a spacious bedroom with an attached bathroom. The rooms have stylish wooden floors and large windows that provide a sweeping view of the grassy lawn.

  • Geyser
  • TV
  • Room Service

Standard Room

The Standard Rooms are similar to Deluxe Rooms, but have an indoor area slightly smaller than them. The rooms have big windows along with attached bathrooms.

  • Geyser
  • TV
  • Room Service

Suite Cottage

The Suite Cottages provide a luxurious and comfortable stay. The cottage has a spacious bedroom adorned with bay windows. It has an English charm because of its tasteful furnishing and the fireplace in the room. The cottage also has a living room.

  • Geyser
  • TV
  • Room Service

Independent Cottage

The Independent Cottage is a spacious single room cottage rustically designed having thematic interiors. The cottage also has a fireplace and an attached bathroom. It is surrounded by pear trees and has a small lawn in front of it.

  • Geyser
  • TV
  • Room Service


*Activities offered by the Accomodation may be limited in number or may change without prior notice depending on the season, demand and other factors. Please request for the details at the time of booking. Availing these activities may have aditional charges depending on the package you opt for.