Gooseberry Retreats is a three star property outside Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of North Kerala, with a guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 194 reviews. It lists a long set of facilities, from a spa and fitness centre to a restaurant and bar. The thing that decides whether it is right for you is whether you want a base with everything on site rather than a small independent stay.
The property and its facilities
Gooseberry Retreats carries a three star rating and a guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 194 reviews. The listed facilities are broad. There is a restaurant and a bar, room service, a banquet hall, a business centre and a 24 hour front desk. For rest, the list includes a spa, massage, a beauty salon, a fitness centre and yoga. Air conditioning, family rooms, non smoking rooms, a balcony and a kitchen cover the room side, with laundry, luggage storage, express check in and currency exchange for practical needs.
On the grounds, there is a garden, a playground and bicycle hire. Free WiFi and free parking are listed. Car hire and a shuttle service are available, and the property is wheelchair accessible with 24 hour security. Fishing is also listed.
Where it sits in Wayanad
Gooseberry Retreats is outside Kalpetta, in the wider Wayanad district. Kalpetta is the headquarters of Wayanad district, and the property is 9 km from the centre of Kalpetta. The address places it on Karapuzha Kakkavayal Road, opposite Karapuzha Lake Entrance, in Kalpetta North, Ambalavayal, 673122. This is North Kerala, inland in the hills.
The destination is Wayanad, a plateau in the north east reached by a hairpin climb from the Malabar coast, with coffee and pepper under the trees rather than tea on open slopes. Wayanad sits between 700 and 2,100 m. The Edakkal petroglyphs are neolithic. Coffee, cardamom and pepper grow under canopy, which is why the hills stay green rather than clipped.
Who it suits
Gooseberry Retreats suits people who want a full facility base in the Wayanad hills, with a spa, fitness centre, restaurant, bar and garden on site, and who do not mind being outside Kalpetta rather than in the centre. It also works for families and for people who need accessible rooms, a playground or a kitchen. It is less suited to anyone who wants a small independent stay or to be in the middle of Kalpetta.
Planning a stay
The best time to come is September to May. The ghat road is the weak point in heavy rain, so travel plans should allow for that in the monsoon months. The property lists free parking, car hire and a shuttle service, so getting around the district is possible without a private vehicle, though having your own transport makes the wider area easier.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.0 km from the centre of kalpetta, in Wayanad district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Karapuzha Kakkavayal Road Opposite Karapuzha Lake Entrance Kalpetta North Ambalavayal 673122 Wayanad Kerala.
Questions people ask
What facilities does Gooseberry Retreats have?
The listed facilities include a restaurant, bar, spa, massage, beauty salon, fitness centre, yoga, a garden, a playground, bicycle hire, fishing, a banquet hall, a business centre, free WiFi and free parking. There is also a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, air conditioning, family rooms, a kitchen and a wheelchair accessible setting.
How far is Gooseberry Retreats from Kalpetta?
The property is 9 km from the centre of Kalpetta. Kalpetta is the headquarters of Wayanad district and the nearest town. The address places the property on Karapuzha Kakkavayal Road, opposite Karapuzha Lake Entrance, in Kalpetta North, Ambalavayal, 673122.
What is the guest score for Gooseberry Retreats?
The guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 194 reviews. The property has a three star rating. You should read the score as a general guide rather than a guarantee, and check recent reviews for the most current picture of the rooms and services.
When is the best time to stay in Wayanad?
September to May is the main season. The ghat road is the weak point in heavy rain, so the monsoon months can affect travel in and out of the district. If your trip depends on the road, plan around the wetter period and keep a day free for delays.
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