VanaJyotsna Forest Home enjoys a location in Maraiyūr, 7.6 miles from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and 7.9 miles from Lakkam Waterfalls. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating back to 1997, is 13 miles from Eravikulam National Park and 15 miles from Anamudi Peak. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a desk. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Pambadum Shola National Park is 15 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Top Station is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, 72 miles from VanaJyotsna Forest Home.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
High score for Maraiyūr
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  • Royson
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    This property is a gem of a place midst sandal wood forest, a place with exclusivity when you are with your close family or friends. Well kept rooms and wash rooms, good support staff and mood creating surroundings. Rooms are not air-conditioned...
  • Avikar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staffs and a tranquil location, so could not have asked for more.
  • M
    India India
    Very friendly staff. Beautiful property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Felt like a home away from home.

Hosted by Cyriac Mattam

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Cyriac Mattam
Traditional yet luxurious villa with modern amenities surrounded by Marayoor Sandalwood Reserve Forest. Ideal getaway place for groups of 10-12 adults. 2 and half acre serene property covered with trees, exclusively for the guests totally isolated from crowd. At all times there are a few goats, variety of chicken from hatchlings to roosters, Guinea fowls, friendly turkeys and pigeons at our farm providing a back to roots feel for city kids. Fun activity 2 ponds for fishing facilitating easy catches. Other activities like cycling and jogging around the property. Property includes: Three bedrooms and a kid's room with attached baths An outdoor Rumford Fireplace which is the main dining area and acts as the chilling place for late night gatherings A two-deck Treehouse Cabana on live Rosewood which can function as a rustic bedroom A multipurpose bamboo cabin for board games which can also be used for sleeping(camping) for up to 12 persons.
Host is available on call for all needs of the guests Full time friendly and helpful support staff available at the property, acting as the guide and the facilitator. Guests are free to utilize the staff for assistance in local tours and treks A neighborhood family functions as caretaker. Traditional tasty breakfasts and dinners can be provided by them for extra charge We can also arrange pick up from Coimbatore or Kochi airport and transportation in and around
Marayoor is a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains and has innumerable chill out places without the crowds of neighboring hill resorts Kanthalloor and Munnar. The way to our place is through Sandal Reserve forest. The route and the property are frequented by deer, mountain squirrels and monkeys. Bison can be spotted from the property on the other side of forest fence. Neighborhood Activities: Local Trekking: 1. Local hills with Dolmens 2. Pambar River Trekking 3. Sandalwood Forest Trekking in Anakkalpetti for Bisons and Deer Waterfall Bathing with Trekking: 1. Thoovanam: 3 km / 3hr trek with forest guide, 45 minutes at the fall 2. Kacharam 0.5 hr trek / 10 minutes jeep ride (Rs.1000) 3. Thalayar Estate Waterfalls 4. During rains : Irachilpara (EARCHIPARA) 5. During rains : Karimutty (Roadside access but crowded) Additional Day Activities: 1. Murugan Mala (Muthuvaan Settlements) 2. Marayoor Dolmens Anakkottupara 3. Chinnar Night Safari 4. Chinnar Koottar River Bathing 5. Kanthalloor View Point (Lemon Grass Plant) 6. Marayoor Jaggery Making Centre 7. Kanthalloor Fruit Orchards in Nov/Dec and Fruit Market 8. Thirumurthi Dam and Waterfalls 9. Amaravathi Dam and Crocodile Farm 10. Amaravathi Wild Life Park
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Malayalam,Tamil

Area info

Amenities of VanaJyotsna Forest Home
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Fold-up bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Malayalam
    • Tamil

    House rules

    VanaJyotsna Forest Home takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash VanaJyotsna Forest Home accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    FAQs about VanaJyotsna Forest Home

    • The prices at VanaJyotsna Forest Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • VanaJyotsna Forest Home is 1.1 miles from the center of Maraiyūr. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at VanaJyotsna Forest Home include:

      • Vacation Home
      • Quad

    • Check-in at VanaJyotsna Forest Home is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, VanaJyotsna Forest Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • VanaJyotsna Forest Home offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Game room