Beaumont Plantation Retreat is a three star property outside Kattappana, in the Idukki district of South Kerala, 12.7 km from the centre of Kattappana and 9.8 km from Thekkady. It suits travellers who want a quiet, inland base in the plantation belt. Those who need to be in the middle of Thekkady should look elsewhere. The 4.3 out of 5 from 284 reviews is the deciding factor for many.
Rooms, grounds and daily life
Beaumont Plantation Retreat holds a three star rating and a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 284 reviews. The front desk is staffed through the night, and luggage storage is available if you arrive early or leave late. Free WiFi runs through the property, and free parking is provided for those arriving by car.
The grounds include a garden and a terrace, both useful for slow mornings. A library and a beauty salon cover quieter hours. Bicycle hire lets you explore the plantation roads at your own pace. Yoga is offered, and a playground keeps younger guests occupied. Laundry is available for longer stays.
Where the retreat sits
Beaumont Plantation Retreat stands outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the property is 12.7 km from the centre of Kattappana. The retreat is also 9.8 km from Thekkady. This puts it in South Kerala, inland, with no coast nearby.
Thekkady is the wildlife destination at the gate of Periyar, a reserve built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water. Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind it. The reserve sits between 900 and 1,200 m, so the air is cooler than the plains.
Who the retreat suits
The retreat suits travellers who want a working plantation landscape rather than a town address. Spice smallholdings on the road up are working farms, not demonstration gardens, and the Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres. It does not suit anyone who needs to be in the middle of Thekkady. The distance is small but the setting is rural.
When to plan a stay
The best months for wildlife around the lake are October to March, when the reserve is at its most active. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit outside that window is still possible, though the rain is heavy. The altitude keeps the air cool at night throughout the year. Bicycle hire and the garden are pleasant in the drier months.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 12.7 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Chellarcovil Anakkara Kallarackalthekkady 685512.
Questions people ask
What facilities does Beaumont Plantation Retreat offer?
Beaumont Plantation Retreat provides a 24 hour front desk, beauty salon, bicycle hire, laundry, free WiFi, free parking, a garden, a library, luggage storage, a playground, a terrace and yoga. The three star rating and the 4.3 out of 5 score from 284 reviews give a sense of what to expect.
How far is Beaumont Plantation Retreat from Thekkady?
Beaumont Plantation Retreat is 9.8 km from Thekkady. The drive is short, but the retreat sits in a rural plantation setting rather than in the town itself. That distance is the main thing to weigh when deciding whether the location works for you.
Is Beaumont Plantation Retreat good for families?
The playground and the garden give children space, and the library and terrace offer quieter corners. The 24 hour front desk helps with late arrivals. The main draw for families is the inland setting, which is calm rather than busy. The 4.3 score from 284 reviews suggests most guests leave satisfied.
When is the best time to stay at Beaumont Plantation Retreat?
October to March is the best window for wildlife around the lake at Thekkady. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so the retreat can be used year round, though the rain is heavy. The altitude keeps nights cool at any time of year.
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