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=== The Farmstay ===
=== The Farmstay ===
'''Accommodation details'''
'''Accommodation details'''
Tea Garden Cottage:
'''Tea Garden Cottage:'''
2 double occupancy bedrooms with bay windows, wooden floor, living room with fireplace and kitchen. Full length covered porch overlooks stunning view of the valley and plains. Fully loaded kitchen with large fridge, microwave, 4- burner gas stove, toaster etc. (You can book individual rooms)
2 double occupancy bedrooms with bay windows, wooden floor, living room with fireplace and kitchen. Full length covered porch overlooks stunning view of the valley and plains. Fully loaded kitchen with large fridge, microwave, 4- burner gas stove, toaster etc. (You can book individual rooms)
First Cottage:
'''First Cottage:'''
First Cottage is stand-alone double occupancy cottage with studio layout of bedroom, living, dining and kitchen in a single connected space. Full- length porch. Kitchen has fridge, 2 burner stove and all basic kitchen utensils and crockery
First Cottage is stand-alone double occupancy cottage with studio layout of bedroom, living, dining and kitchen in a single connected space. Full- length porch. Kitchen has fridge, 2 burner stove and all basic kitchen utensils and crockery
Facilities offered.
'''Facilities offered.'''
• Day help for cooking, cleaning and serving. Included in tariff.
• Day help for cooking, cleaning and serving. Included in tariff.
• Accommodation for drivers (but no other guest staff please.)
• Accommodation for drivers (but no other guest staff please.)
Since ours is a farmstay, the emphasis is on activities that are farm related and a learning experience for people who want to connect with the environment and nature.
Since ours is a farmstay, the emphasis is on activities that are farm related and a learning experience for people who want to connect with the environment and nature.
• CHEESEMAKING - One of the main attractions of our farm is the gourmet cheese that we make. As a farmstay guest you will able to see whatever part of the process that you are interested in. You will get some idea of the basic theory of cheesemaking.
• CHEESEMAKING - One of the main attractions of our farm is the gourmet cheese that we make. As a farmstay guest you will able to see whatever part of the process that you are interested in. You will get some idea of the basic theory of cheesemaking.
• CHEESEMAKING COURSE: On request you can do a 2-day Cheesemaking Course. Fee is Rs 5,000/- and each additional day is Rs 1,500/-
• CHEESEMAKING COURSE: On request you can do a 2-day Cheesemaking Course. Fee is Rs 5,000/- and each additional day is Rs 1,500/-
• FARM JOBS: help in milking and feeding cows, goats, ducks, geese and fish in our ponds. Planting trees, vegetables.
• FARM JOBS: help in milking and feeding cows, goats, ducks, geese and fish in our ponds. Planting trees, vegetables.
• ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING: about gobar gas plants, water harvesting, adobe brickmaking, composting, vermiculture, permaculture and bio-dynamic farming.
• ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING: about gobar gas plants, water harvesting, adobe brickmaking, composting, vermiculture, permaculture and bio-dynamic farming.
• WILD LIFE & BIRDS: Bison, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine and barking deer visit our farm frequently. Elephants come up annually (usually April to Aug). There are dozens of birds to spot and photograph.
• WILD LIFE & BIRDS: Bison, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine and barking deer visit our farm frequently. Elephants come up annually (usually April to Aug). There are dozens of birds to spot and photograph.
• TOURIST SPOTS: Explore Coonoor town and nearby tourist sites - You don't have to be restricted to our farm. As we are within Coonoor town limits you have access to all the other normal tourist sites like Sim's Park, Dolphins Nose, Lamb's Rock etc.
• TOURIST SPOTS: Explore Coonoor town and nearby tourist sites - You don't have to be restricted to our farm. As we are within Coonoor town limits you have access to all the other normal tourist sites like Sim's Park, Dolphins Nose, Lamb's Rock etc.
Tariff
Season Chart
'''Tariff'''
'''Season Chart'''
Dates for In & Off Season
Dates for In & Off Season
1st Feb to 31st Mar - Off Season
1st Feb to 31st Mar - Off Season
1 Oct to 31 Jan - In Season
1 Oct to 31 Jan - In Season
Tea Garden Cottage:
'''Tea Garden Cottage: '''
In Season: 3000/- per double occupancy room.
In Season: 3000/- per double occupancy room.
Off season Rs 2500/- per double occupancy room.
Off season Rs 2500/- per double occupancy room.
Children under 10 free. Extra occupants above 10 years of age at 500/- per person. Extra mattresses will be given. Maximum 4 people in a room.
Children under 10 free. Extra occupants above 10 years of age at 500/- per person. Extra mattresses will be given. Maximum 4 people in a room.
12.5% Luxury tax to be added to tariff as per Tamil Nadu Luxury Tax Rules.
12.5% Luxury tax to be added to tariff as per Tamil Nadu Luxury Tax Rules.
First Cottage:
'''First Cottage:'''
In Season: 2000/- for double occupancy.
In Season: 2000/- for double occupancy.
Off season Rs 1500/- for double occupancy.
Off season Rs 1500/- for double occupancy.
Children under 10 free. Extra occupants above 10 years of age at 500/- per person. Extra mattresses will be given. Maximum 4 people in this cottage.
Children under 10 free. Extra occupants above 10 years of age at 500/- per person. Extra mattresses will be given. Maximum 4 people in this cottage.
12.5% Luxury tax to be added to tariff as per Tamil Nadu Luxury Tax Rules.
12.5% Luxury tax to be added to tariff as per Tamil Nadu Luxury Tax Rules.
Food:
'''Food:'''
Breakfast: is part of the tariff. Bread loaf, eggs, butter, jam, fresh fruits with a selection of our farm cheeses. Choice of eggs or poha.
Breakfast: is part of the tariff. Bread loaf, eggs, butter, jam, fresh fruits with a selection of our farm cheeses. Choice of eggs or poha.
Lunch and Dinner: is Rs 200/- per person over 10 years of age, for vegetarian and Rs 250/- for non-vegetarian. You need to inform us a day before on you plans for lunch and dinner Children under 10 years are charged 50% of above rates.
Lunch and Dinner: is Rs 200/- per person over 10 years of age, for vegetarian and Rs 250/- for non-vegetarian. You need to inform us a day before on you plans for lunch and dinner Children under 10 years are charged 50% of above rates.