Sherly Cottages is a five star property on Odayam Beach Road, 3.7 km from the centre of Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district. It holds a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 97 reviews. The range of facilities, from a spa and massage to bicycle hire and fishing, decides whether it suits you: it rewards guests who want activities on site and space, and it is less suited to those who want to be in the centre of town.
What Sherly Cottages provides
Sherly Cottages carries a five star rating. The facilities cover the practical and the pleasurable: air conditioning, a kitchen, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine in the rooms, plus a garden, terrace and patio. There is a bar, breakfast is provided, and special diet menus are available. A spa and massage service is on site, and room service, laundry and 24 hour security are all part of the setup.
For getting out and about, bicycle hire and car hire are available, along with a shuttle service. Canoeing and fishing can be arranged. The property also offers currency exchange, luggage storage, express check in, family rooms, free WiFi, free parking and pets are allowed. The guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 97 reviews suggests a solid, well used property.
Where it sits
The property is on Odayam Beach Road in Odayam Beach, Varkala, which is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. Varkala is a tourism hub. The centre of Varkala is 3.7 km away. The property is on the coast, by the sea. The destination itself is the coast, rising from sea level to about 45 m.
The setting is specific: a red laterite cliff standing straight out of the Arabian Sea, with a temple town and a pilgrimage tank at the bottom of it. It is the only cliff on this coast, and geologically the reason the beach exists. Papanasam beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach, so dress accordingly. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed.
Who it suits
Sherly Cottages suits travellers who want a self contained stay with plenty of facilities: a spa, massage, bar, breakfast and room service cover the essentials, while canoeing, fishing and bicycle hire fill the days. It also suits families, with family rooms and a kitchen. It is less suited to those who want to be in the middle of Varkala, because the centre is 3.7 km away. Pets are allowed, which is a deciding factor for some.
Planning a stay
The best season for Varkala is November to March. Cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, so if you plan to be out along the cliff, that work affects access. The property offers a shuttle service, which is useful given the distance from town. Free parking and car hire are available if you prefer your own transport.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 3.6 km from the centre of varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Odayam Beach Road Sherly Cottage Odayam Beach.
Questions people ask
Is Sherly Cottages on the beach?
It is on Odayam Beach Road, on the coast by the sea. Odayam Beach is the immediate setting, and Varkala's main beach area is a short drive away. The property is 3.7 km from the centre of Varkala. Beach nearby is one of the listed facilities.
What facilities are available at Sherly Cottages?
Facilities include a bar, breakfast, spa, massage, room service and special diet menus. For activities, there is canoeing, fishing and bicycle hire. Practical items cover air conditioning, a kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, free WiFi, free parking and laundry. Family rooms, pets allowed and 24 hour security are also listed.
How do I get to Sherly Cottages from Varkala?
The property is 3.7 km from the centre of Varkala. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so a car is not needed. The property lists a shuttle service, car hire and bicycle hire, which can cover the distance from the station or town centre to Odayam Beach Road.
When is the best time to stay at Sherly Cottages?
November to March is the best season for Varkala. In the wet months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path. The property's spa, bar and other indoor facilities are available year round, but the coastal location is at its best in the dry season.
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