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15 rooms From $76
The Nattukottai Chettiars were merchant princes, with business interests as far-flung as Vietnam and Malaysia. And with a reputation as imposing as his name,
K. V. A. L. M. Ramnathan Chettiar was amongst the pillars of the community in the period between the wars.
Visalam was built as a gift from this doting father to his daughter Vishala. Fate decreed that the house was never used, except for occasional family weddings. A half century passed. When the property passed on to us, we knew we had to retouch, not renovate, this masterpiece. The materials we chose were faithful to the originals. The only changes made were to the cavernous inner halls, which were partitioned to create rooms.Visalam is a century-old lovingly-restored palatial home in Kanadukathan village of the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. The property is located 10 km from the famous Thirumayam Fort – a remnant of the Chettinad dynasty. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free parking on property and a swimming pool.
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The Saratha Vilas, built by a wealthy Chettiar merchant in the early 1900s, is a prime example of the luxurious mansion unique to the Chettinad region.
The 4500 sq. ft. property, including buildings, courtyards and gardens, has been painstakingly restored, and converted into an eight bedroom heritage hotel by two French architects passionate about the preservation of Chettinad and its history.Saratha Vilas Chettinad has free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a garden and terrace in Kānādukāttān. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Saratha Vilas Chettinad will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kānādukāttān, like cycling.
The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.
