After staying in traditional hotels this took a little getting used to at first. It is more like staying with accommodating friends than at a hotel, You are asked what you would like to eat and when, activities are laid on if you need them and simply relaxing around the grounds was a great relief after a couple of busy... More

It's a pleasure to read heartening reviews of something as beautiful as Serenity to which one is connected through family. My husband's family home which goes back to the 1900s was built by his great grandfather, a very prosperous planter. It has been restored by the Malabar House group of Cochin which is an expert in the field of restoring... More

Such a beautiful house decorated in strong, rich colours! We loved the decor and the feeling that we were private house guests. Service and food were excellent though the same limited menu for lunch and dinner with no dishes of the day meant we did tire of the choice of food. We loved meeting Lakshmi who arrived for another person's... More

We stayed for 3 nights over Christmas 2012 and had a wonderful time at serenity. The setting is idyllic and away from traditional tourist attractions in Kerala but at the same time has a unique charm to it based in the middle of a functioning rubber plantation. The property itself is not glitzy, but is lovingly restored to its early... More

The 5 bedroomed old planters villa lives up to and exceeds the name. It is utterly relaxing and effortless. The rooms are large, beautifully furnished and comfortable. The decor is restrained and elegant. We had a room with a large verandah furnished with a day bed. I could have stayed there all holiday interspersed with trips to the pool.The staff... More

A lovely place to unwind and relax before touring Kerala. Food and staff are very helpful. Our only problem was vast number of mossie bites we got while sipping tea outside our room

I have Indian decor in my home but I wanted quirky Indian. Serenity was the answer after I saw their products in a friend's home. Purchased lot of items from there such as the jute front wooden trunk, brass statues and tea light holders.

My husband and I stayed here over New Year and we had a lovely time. It really is in the middle of nowhere! Our room on the first floor was huge with a really high bed that you needed a step to get into - we loved it! There was a storm on our first night and the electricity cut... More

We stayed 4 nights here - 2 more than we planned because I broke my ankle during my stay. The measure of a good hotel is how it manages a problem. Thank goodness I was staying here when my accident happened. The manager and his staff could not have been more caring and helpful, dealing with the hospitals, looking after... More