Vanilla County - Vagamon

Heritage plantation bungalow in Vagamon with wellness packages and family-friendly activities

Accommodation & Character

Vanilla County is a 78-year-old Dutch-style heritage plantation bungalow set on a working spice and rubber estate in Mavady Hills. The property offers 8 rooms across the main bungalow, garden-view cottages, and a hill-view house, each with private bathrooms and balconies. Guests have access to a reading hut with a library, a common terrace overlooking the mango tree, and a small chapel near reception.

Dining & Bakery

The on-site restaurant serves Indian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, using produce from the property's own gardens. An in-house bakery, Taranaki Bakery, produces fresh breads, cookies, cakes, and banana jam daily. Guests can purchase farm-sourced jams, spices, coffee, and toddy syrup as souvenirs.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel offers a full spa with massage services including back, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massage, plus an open-air bath and steam room. Yoga classes are available, and the spa facility includes a massage chair and sun loungers by the infinity pool. Spa and wellness packages can be booked for extended treatments.

Activities & Family

Families have access to a children's playground, indoor play area, baby safety gates, and board games, plus a kid-friendly buffet and special kids' meals. The property provides complimentary bicycles, badminton equipment, archery, darts, and a games room for older children and adults. Guided activities include farm tours, hiking to a private waterfall, and walking tours focused on local culture and nature.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Vanilla County Vagamon is 86 km from Cochin International Airport and 35 km from Thekkady, with free private parking on-site. Hidden waterfalls in the valley of Mavady hills and natural rock pools are within walking or cycling distance. The property arranges car hire and airport shuttles, and offers guided tours to local cultural sites like the Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple (43 km).

• Accommodation: 8 heritage rooms in a Dutch-style plantation bungalow
• Dining: On-site restaurant with Taranaki Bakery and farm-sourced jams
• Wellness: Full spa with open-air bath, steam room, and yoga classes
• Family: Children's playground, indoor play area, and complimentary bicycles
• Activities: Guided plantation walks, archery, hiking to private waterfall
• Location: 35 km from Thekkady, 86 km from Cochin International Airport
• Services: Free parking, airport shuttle, and car hire available