Teanest (20 kms Away from Ooty)

Special tea-themed menu each course is flavoured with an element of tea Tea Nest is set amidst 1800 acres of sprawling tea plantation and mountain slopes. Back in the 1800s, the homestay was home to a British aristocrat and also an international tea school. Reflecting its colonial charm, the tea-themed holiday home has wooden floored doorways, brick and stone structures, large windows and a fireplace with an abundance of natural light flowing in. The rooms - jasmine, chamomile, golden tips, silver tips, green, lemon, hibiscus and lemongrass are decorated with old furniture, warm colour palettes and are equipped with all amenities. Earl Grey the in-house restaurant serves a delicious multi-cuisine fare. The guests can indulge in tea tours, jeep rides, treks, Coonoor market tour, nature trail, horse riding and golf, among others.