Dean Dale Cottages is a two star property on the Munnar to Kumily road in Idukki district, South Kerala, 5 km from Thekkady and 16 km from Kattappana. With a guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 1228 reviews, the cottages give you a base with a garden and a bar. Whether it suits you depends on wanting a simple, relaxed stay close to Periyar.
The Property
Dean Dale Cottages holds a two star rating and a guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 1228 reviews. The property lists 24 hour front desk, express check in, non smoking rooms, family rooms and room service. Each room has a balcony, and there is a garden on site.
For getting around, the cottages offer bicycle hire, car hire and a shuttle service. Free WiFi and free parking are provided. A bar is available. Laundry service is offered, and pets are allowed. The combination of these facilities makes for a straightforward stay.
Where It Sits
The property is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, within South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the cottages are 16 km from the centre of Kattappana. The setting is inland, on the Munnar Kumily Highway at Amaravathi, Kumily.
The destination is Thekkady, 5 km away. Thekkady is the town 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 at 900 to 1,200 m.
Who It Suits
Dean Dale Cottages suits travellers who want a simple, two star base near Thekkady and Periyar, with a garden and a bar on site. It also suits people travelling with pets, since pets are allowed, and those who value free parking and free WiFi. It does not suit anyone expecting a high star rating or extensive leisure facilities.
When To Plan A Stay
October to March is the best period for wildlife around the lake, according to the reserve's season. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit outside those months is possible. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m keeps the air cool. The Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 16.0 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Munnar Kumily Hwy Amaravathi Kumily Kerala 685509 India.
Questions people ask
What facilities does Dean Dale Cottages offer?
The property lists a 24 hour front desk, express check in, non smoking rooms and family rooms. Each room has a balcony, and there is a garden. A bar is available, along with room service, free WiFi and free parking. Bicycle hire, car hire and a shuttle service are also offered. Laundry is available and pets are allowed.
How far is Dean Dale Cottages from Thekkady and Kattappana?
Dean Dale Cottages is 5 km from Thekkady and 16 km from the centre of Kattappana. The address is on the Munnar Kumily Highway at Amaravathi, Kumily, in Idukki district, South Kerala.
Is parking available at Dean Dale Cottages?
Yes, free parking is available at Dean Dale Cottages. The property also offers car hire and a shuttle service. Bicycle hire is available for local trips.
What is the best time to visit Thekkady?
October to March is recommended for wildlife around the lake, according to the destination season. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so visits are possible then too. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m keeps temperatures cool. The Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres.
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