Hermitage Farmstay

The Hermitage Guesthouse is a small family run concern offering you an individual service.The Hermitage is a well-appointed and secluded working farm set amidst the lush forests of the Western Ghats.

Your Farm stay at the Hermitage will give you an opportunity to experience and observe life in Rural India, an opportunity seldom presented to the international traveler. Have a close encounter with Provincial India, the Village Community, and its Culture.

The Background
The Western Ghats have been designated as one of the worlds 18 bio diversity hotspots. It is a chain of hills extending over 1600 kms along the West Coast of Peninsular India, housing one of the richest assemblages of flora and fauna on earth. The biological richness can best be understood when one realizes that 27 percent of all the species of higher plants recorded in the Indian sub continent are found here.There are three independent units available each styled differently. All are comfortable and respect the privacy of guests.

Experience the art of simple living without electricity, without television and the other trappings of modern life. Comfortable and very enjoyable nevertheless. The prices are
inclusive of all meals .We pride ourselves on our food, which is both wholesome and healthy, assured by using only the freshest of ingredients, natural herbs and spices, and low cholesterol sunflower oil. We cater to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

The Machan: A home on stilts eleven feet above the ground with great views. Built with bamboo and wood. There is a private western style bathroom at ground level, open to the sky. Look up and delight in the green forest canopy, you will find it far more interesting than a book! Cold running water supplied on tap, hot water available from a 'Bhum', located near by. The Machan is not electrified.


The Kadaba: Built in the traditional style of the area, the Kadaba is a typical village home. Based on a raised foundation of rammed earth, the Kadaba is built of bamboo, wood and mud plaster. Modern western style bathroom, open to the sky, built with bamboo and thatch. Cold running water supplied on tap, hot water available from a 'Bhum' located close by in the recreation area. Not electrified (Two young children can also be accommodated in this cottage.)


The Gota: Is a rural cottage, with cool soothing interiors. The floors are locally made red clay tiles, and the roof is distinctive, because of the old recycled, hand made village tiles. There is a modern western style bathroom attached, with running hot and cold water. The Gota is electrified. (Two young children can also be accommodated in this cottage.)


The Recreation Area

If you are in the mood for company here is where is it all happens, this is also the dinning area complete with a barbecue pit. You will find comfortable chairs for lounging and chatting. The 'Bhum' for hot water is also located here. The notice board will bring you up to date with the latest news.