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The Stone Villa
Stone walls, timber ceilings and painted doors. The villa opens onto a long verandah that looks out to the dining gazebo and the trees beyond.
- Two bedrooms
- Living hall
- Kitchen
- Verandah
PerumalmalaiKodaikanal Road
Rahsun Estates: Cradled bythe whispersof the jungle.
A 27-acre coffee estate in Tamil Nadu, with a stone villa and a wooden cottage among pepper vines and silver oaks.
Twenty-seven acres of coffee, pepper and silver oak — and, tucked inside, a quiet place to stay.
Welcome to Rahsun Estates
A peaceful retreat nestled in nature. Surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sounds of the forest, the estate is a tranquil escape from everyday life.
Spend the days walking the plantation and the evenings by the fire. The calm of the place, and the warmth of the people who look after it, do the rest.
01The estate
Coffee country, under the canopy
The estate spreads across 27 acres of coffee, shaded by silver oaks whose trunks carry climbing pepper vines. Avocado, mandarin and jackfruit grow in between — step off any path and you are inside the plantation.
What grows on the estate
- 01CoffeeCoffea
- 02Pepper vinesPiper nigrum
- 03AvocadoPersea americana
- 04Mandarin orangeCitrus reticulata
- 05Silver oakGrevillea robusta
- 06JackfruitArtocarpus heterophyllus
02Stays
Two places to stay
A stone villa and a wooden cottage, a few steps apart, with a wooden gazebo for dining in the open.
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The Wooden Cottage
Timber-panelled walls under a high pitched ceiling, a few steps from the villa and set among the coffee and avocado trees.
- Bedroom
- Sitting area
- Timber interiors
03Gallery
Look around
Photographs of the villa, the cottage, the grounds and the hills around them.
04Days
Slow days, outdoors
Walk the plantation, find the water, and watch the hills change with the light.
01The view
Forested hills rise across the valley, and the light moves over them all day long.
02Trekking
Explore the natural beauty of the jungle on foot. Guests often walk on to the falls nearby.
03The gazebo
A timber gazebo among clipped hedges, made for unhurried meals in the open air.
04Streams and rock pools
Clear water slips between mossy boulders into still, dark pools.
05Evenings
Evenings belong to the fire
After dark the campfire is lit, the gazebo glows among the trees and the verandah lights come on. There is nowhere else to be.
“…the bonfire in night is just what you need.”
The villa after dark 
The gazebo, lit 
Fire on the lawn
06Guests
In their words
“This is heaven. … It’s in the middle of the forest and gives you the picture of true Kodaikanal. And the food is most definitely the cherry on the cake.”
“Our stay at Rahsun estate was remarkable! … the isolated and scenic location of the estate, bonfire night, a little swing, comfy and cosy rooms … It’s quite isolated and perfect for relaxing trips.”
“We had a peaceful and calm stay, the chanting of peacock frequently was way exciting.”
“Stayed here for three nights with my family and it exceeded all of our already high expectations! … Decking, dining and fire place are designed to keep us relaxed and entertained.”
“Homely food is provided by the caretaker. Privacy is assured. The place has a wonderful ambience with clean dining spaces, campfire space and lawn… trekking experience in the estate was great.”
“Situated and surrounded by jungle and it shows the stay is built in mother nature. Loved the ambiance and climate.”
“… amidst forest environment where there is absolute silence, nature lovers would enjoy it.”
Excerpts are quoted as written; “…” marks shortened text.
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07Getting here
Off the Kodaikanal Road
From the Perumalmalai check post, it is about 1.5 km towards Palani, then 3–4 km down the lane at Pethuparai pirivu. Look out for the blue gates.
Ganeshapuram, Pethuparai, Kodaikanal Road, Perumalmalai, Tamil Nadu 62410108Enquire
Come and stay
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Please note: we are not a pet-friendly establishment, so no pets, please.