Heath cote — Hotel in Tamil Nadu

Anyone booking this property please read this review if you dont want to ruin your vacation. This property is owned by an old lady in her 70s. It's very evident that she has no clue on technology use. And plz for heaven sake don't go with the photographs posted online. She has 6 portions (so called cottages) in this place. And has posted pictures probably of the newest. I went by the pictures and booked this stay and called this lady for confirmation. She seemed clueless and said she will get back to me. After a while she called and said she has received the booking update. She again called after a hour and asked for advance payment. I paid her 1.5k advance without hesitation. But this lady was very cunning and never revealed any of her plans. Only upon arrival (we visited on a long weekend in April-summer vacation) she showed us the portion that she planned to accommodate us. As somebody else mentioned in their comment it was a 'garage'. Oldest rooms of her house was given to us. I am sure this lady received bookings from multiple sites and didn't know to block ones that were confirmed by other sites. And shamelessly she asked me for the remaining money. I can't believe I paid 5k for the dirty rooms of her own house. I could literally walk to her bedroom from my portion. I mean to say zero privacy. I could have definitely gone for a better option if I was informed in advance about the actual place she planned to accommodate us. Considering factors like her age (must be 75 plus) and the peak season - non-availability of rooms/wastage of time in hunting a better option on the actual day of vacation, we decided to adjust. But I will never suggest this place to anyone. Parking facility is bad. There were 4 cars on the narrow parking area. We had to leave for sightseeing at 6 am on Sunday morning. We had no option but to disturb an young couple that early in the morning just to remove their car so that we could take our car outside. Strictly not a place for elderly. Need to walk along steep path from the parking area to reach this 'garage'. Roads are narrow but decent location. But not a single shop nearby, we wanted some toiletries as nothing was provided despite charging 5k for her haunted house. Bachelor's may somehow adjust, but definitely not for couples, couples with kids or elderly people.

Despite doing all this, she had the audacity to come and ask me for reviews. I am sure all good reviews she got is just...

PROS : Location was good. View was amazing!!

Owner was trying to make us comfortable. She was sweet.

A big NO for any guest. If you don't care of hygiene and group of bachelors want to go for cheap group stay then go for it.

CONS : Very unhygienic place.

Owner had her own story of not being able to maintain property, in that case it should be outsourced.

There was no hot water at the time of shower as it takes really long time get hot water as water heater was way slow. When i went for shower electricity went off so all my family members had to checkout without shower.

All things were smelling something else, felt like a haunted House.

There was no street lamp around property. We had to climb up& down without any lights on stairs outside of rooms. Probably that was to save electricity or lack of maintenance.

Only one boy who was working as a security guard. Not any other servent to attend you 74 year old lady owner was trying to help for everything.

Its Britishers time villa which felt rustic , each corner was dirty. Kitchen was available for name sake. It was utmost dirty and smelling badly.

Bed and mattress are of old times so not comfortable. Blanket...

Heathcote Villa - A Serene Getaway in Ooty

I recently stayed at Heathcote Villa in Ooty, and it was an unforgettable experience. Nestled amidst the tranquil hills, the villa offers breathtaking views of the lush greenery and misty valleys. The property itself is beautifully maintained, blending classic colonial architecture with modern comforts.

The rooms were spacious, impeccably clean, and tastefully decorated, creating a cozy and homely atmosphere. The large windows allowed us to enjoy the stunning scenery right from the comfort of our bed. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, ensuring that every need was met with a smile.

One of the highlights was the outdoor seating area where we spent our evenings sipping tea while enjoying the cool mountain breeze. The villa’s proximity to popular tourist spots like Botanical Gardens and Ooty Lake made it easy to explore the area without hassle.

If you're looking for a peaceful retreat in Ooty, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Heathcote Villa is the perfect place. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relax and rejuvenate in the lap of nature

Don't trust...