Spice Village Cgh Earth is a four star property on the Kumily Thekkady Road, 2.8 km from Thekkady and 18.1 km from the centre of Kattappana, in Idukki district, South Kerala. The guest score is 4.7 out of 5 from 3108 reviews. With a full spread of facilities and the Periyar reserve close, it suits travellers who want a comfortable inland base; anyone expecting a quiet, simple plantation homestay should look elsewhere.
What the property provides
Spice Village Cgh Earth holds a four star rating and a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 3108 reviews, and its facilities run from the practical to the leisurely. Free WiFi, free parking, breakfast, laundry, luggage storage, currency exchange and a concierge cover the working side of a stay, while an outdoor pool, a pool bar, massage, a spa, yoga, a tennis court, table tennis and a games room fill the rest of the day.
A restaurant with special diet menus, a minibar, a patio, a garden and a picnic area handle eating and sitting about. There is a business centre, a shuttle service, bicycle hire, 24 hour security, non smoking rooms and wheelchair accessible provision. The list is unusually broad, and it means most needs are met without leaving the grounds.
Where it sits
The address is Kumily Thekkady Road, in Idukki district, South Kerala. The property stands outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, and is 18.1 km from the centre of Kattappana. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, but the more useful anchor is Thekkady, 2.8 km from Thekkady.
Thekkady is wildlife country 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, and the setting is high: the destination altitude runs from 900 to 1,200 m.
Who it suits
This suits travellers who want a four star base with a pool, a spa, a restaurant and organised activities, and who value being close to the Periyar reserve. It does not suit anyone after a small, quiet plantation stay, because the facilities are extensive and the property sits on a main road. Budget travellers and those wanting a village feel should look elsewhere.
When to come
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit in the wet months is possible, though the experience differs. Book the season dates early, as this is the busiest window.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 18.1 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kumily Thekkady Road.
Questions people ask
How far is Spice Village Cgh Earth from Thekkady?
The property is 2.8 km from Thekkady, the town at the gate of the Periyar reserve. That puts the lake and the wildlife area within easy reach by vehicle or bicycle. A shuttle service is among the listed facilities.
What is the guest score for Spice Village Cgh Earth?
The guest score is 4.7 out of 5 from 3108 reviews. The property holds a four star rating. These are the only scores on file, and no separate rating is given for rooms, food or service.
Does Spice Village Cgh Earth have a pool and a spa?
Yes. An outdoor pool and a pool bar are listed, along with massage, a spa and yoga. A tennis court, table tennis and a games room are also available. These facilities make the property a base where time can be spent on site.
What is the best time to visit Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so the months outside that window are not closed. The destination altitude runs from 900 to 1,200 m, so temperatures are cooler than the coast.
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