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With a history dating back to 1856, Lymond House is the epitome of a bygone colonial era.  Set amongst a vista of flowering trees and sprawling lawns, here is a perfect getaway.  The house comprises two large Victorian drawing rooms with open log fires, ideal for cosy evenings in.

With its six ensuite luxury double rooms, replete with antique four-poster beds, dressers and open fireplaces, one can soak in the atmosphere which has been lovingly preserved for over one hundred and fifty years.                                                                               Sitting in the Victorian drawing room keeping warm by the log fire, one can easily imagine the then lady of the  house, Mrs. Dason, sitting on the piano stool in her crinoline evening gown, playing the haunting melodies of those who were far from home. 

Evenings under the stars on the spacious lawns are made magical by a large bonfire and outdoor barbecue.

Lymond House has easy access to the Wenlock Downs Golf Course, the Ooty Club, the racecourse, horse-riding by the lake, or boating, a visit to the tea museum and Doda Betta Peak.  Trekking, picnicking and bird-watching trips in the Nilgiri Hills can also be organised, and the famous Botanical Gardens with its Toda Tribal Village, as well as the Rose Gardens are within walking distance.  The Nilgiri Library (1858) and St. Stephen’s Church (1834), with its exquisite stained glass windows, are also close by.  An added attraction in the area is the old heritage steam railway train -The Nilgiri Mountain Railway.  The scenery from the station at Mettapalayam up the hills into Ooty is simply breathtaking

Lymond House is delighted to host you on your holiday.  The services of our staff and management are at your disposal.  Enjoy your tryst with history.  Ootacamund, known as Ooty, was settled by the British in the 1820's and became the summer headquarters of the Madras government because of its cool climate.  The hill station setting of Lymond House ensures that you will experience warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings and nights - in Ooty you're sure to need a woolen pullover in the evenings!. 

Whilst benefiting from all modern facilities, Lymond House is furnished with antiques - many of which have been passed down through generations of the Sait family - and the comforts you will enjoy here help to recreate the lifestyle lived by the British here in this famous hill station.

Ooty is surrounded by tea estates, and this bustling town has a municipal market which is well worth a visit to see the bright colours of all the locally-grown fruit and vegetables.

Accommodation -

The following suites are available at Lymond House.

• The Walpole is a comfortable bedroom with en-suite bathroom furnished in traditional colonial style.  It boasts an open fireplace. antique furniture and a cast iron bath tub.

• The Westbury at Lymond House typifies the age of Empire at this famous Hill Station.

• With its antique four-poster bed the Tipperary double affords a real Victorian experience.

• Our three spacious Garden Wing Suites, Grace, Isis and Flora each offer privacy and comprise sitting room, double-bedroom and a large ensuite bathroom.  Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the sitting rooms.

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