 A
place that combines the tranquil and rejuvenating simplicity of a retreat with
the comfort and elegance of a first-class hotel.
In ancient India , spending time
in a beautiful forest retreat was considered an indispensable part of a balanced
life. Adapting this tradition for our increasingly noisy and hectic world, The
Hermitage has been created to be a place that nourishes the spirit and fosters a
sense of creative tranquillity. We believe that inner and outer harmony go
together and that everything we take in through our senses is food for the
spirit. So we have taken care to create aesthetically pleasing buildings, while
the natural beauty of the surroundings is carefully protected by eco-friendly
policies. Your stay with us will be nourished by our authentic and delicious
food, smoothed by the natural charm of our staff and enhanced by the lifestyle
arts for which Kerala is renowned - massage, meditation and yoga.
Cottages -
We have twelve detached cottages, each positioned so as
to give its occupants a sense of sovereign privacy. These are divided between:
Eight sea-view cottages
with twin or double bed, each with its own sea-facing balcony and bathroom with
attached garden courtyard. Each cottage is light and airy, with teak floors, a
high ceiling and unusually generous proportions (5.6 x 6.1 meters) that combine
to create a sense of space, peace and tranquility. Each is embellished with
locally handmade furniture and both antique and contemporary works of art from
Kerala, and an in-house stereo system (ipod).
Four garden-view cottages,
with exactly the same facilities as the sea view ones, but providing beautiful
views over the luxuriant gardens. These cottages can be used by families or
parties who would like to be together.
Restaurant -
The Annapurna restaurant,
dedicated to the Goddess of Nourishment, is the centre of the site. We believe
that good food makes a good life, and, given Kerala’s history and cultural
diversity, are able to draw on an extraordinarily varied cuisine, incorporating
Indian, Middle-Eastern and European flavours. The Annapurna specialises in
authentic, predominantly vegetarian food not usually seen in hotels, and our
cooking skills are honed by the Ayurvedic teaching on the importance of
attending to the appearance, balance, flavour, enjoyment and effects of any
dish.
We also have a beachside restaurant, the Meenakshi, where you can enjoy
fresh fish caught by the local long boats that go out each morning. Here you can
sit and see the early morning dolphins, watch the birds over the small lagoon,
be lulled by the sound of the waves or spend the evening under the brilliant
canopy of stars.
Activities -
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Cultural Programme
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Yoga & Meditation
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Indian Cookery Classes
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Backwater Houseboat
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Wildlife
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Cycling
Getting There -
Nearest international
airport: Mumbai
Nearest domestic airport: Mangalore (about 90 kms/2 hrs drive).
Nearest train station: Neeleshwar Town (about 4 kms).
The easiest way to reach us from
Europe is to fly directly to Mumbai, and then take an internal flight to
Mangalore, which is about 2 hours drive from the Hermitage.
It is also possible to fly to
India via Dubai, and then get a flight to Mangalore or Calicut.
The other airports in Kerala currently served by international flights are
Cochin and Trivandrum, from where you can journey to Neeelshwar by road or rail.
Road Distances to
Neeleshwar
Bekal - 15 kms
Kannur - 70 kms
Coorg - 130 kms
Wayanad District - 150 kms
Kozhikode (Calicut) - 160 kms
Kochi (Cochin) - 360 kms
Bangalore - 390 kms
Thiruvanathapuram (Trivandrum) - 576 kms
Wellness Programme -
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Priya Ayurvedic Spa
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Spa Treatments
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Naturopathy
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