Chettys Farmville : Pond View Farm Stay

Some accommodations just provide a room, but Gulmohar offered us a fresh start. I arrived burdened with a lot of stress and left feeling truly relieved. The property is tranquil, the homemade Coorg cuisine is outstanding, and Poulami along with the team make hospitality seem natural and very personal. A special shoutout to Vikash and Parmir, our caretakers, who treated us more like family than staff, ensuring we were comfortable, well-fed, and felt completely at home. Their kindness made the experience very intimate. It's not just pet-friendly either. Piku was welcomed as a guest of honor, receiving his own meals and even a small present. Warm, considerate, and unforgettable. We will definitely return, next time bringing friends along.

This stay was quite the opposite of relaxing despite being surrounded by nature. If you're looking to escape a hectic lifestyle, this place is ideal for detoxing. The rooms were large and designed in a wabi sabi style, focusing on simplicity rather than luxury. The patio was roomy as well, featuring two recliner chairs and plants. The view of the pond along with various plants and animals was captivating from there. The bathroom was spacious and equipped with everything needed. They offer bicycles for enjoyable rides to nearby areas and other sports gear. Each room was named after a different flower, which I thought was a nice touch. Another highlight was the food; we tried both local dishes and North Indian cuisine, and both were tasty. The staff were polite and helpful. Some downsides were the lack of sufficient insect repellents, forcing us to keep doors closed as insects and moths would enter the rooms. Also, the network connection was very poor, and the technician who came to fix it took a long time, making us wait to access our room. A staff member promised to give me a plant from the property as a souvenir but forgot to provide it at checkout. Overall, the property offers a good way to relax and unwind, and it's worth visiting for mental refreshment and rejuvenation.

WARNING ‼️ Rules are just for guests. Owner and management can behave like drunk rowdy goons till 3 in the night, and there is no imposition. On top, no manager stays in the property and management is simply to send an invoice and take your money. No response to any help or emergency. DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY if you’re looking for a peaceful stay, if you’re looking for good food, or if you need responsible management.

ixigoer •

Family • India • Jul 2026

We selected Raho Chetty’s Mane hoping for a tranquil and comfortable homestay, but sadly it did not meet our expectations. On the positive side, the location is beautiful, the cottages are quaint, and the dogs on site are lovely. Breakfast was acceptable, and the estate itself is peaceful and scenic. However, many basic hospitality aspects were disappointing. Housekeeping was irregular, and we often had to request essentials like drinking water, fresh towels, and room cleaning. Water supply and hot water issues were frequent, which is especially problematic in Coorg’s cold climate. The pantry was surprisingly poorly equipped; although there was a microwave, there were no utensils, plates, bowls, or cutlery to use it. Aside from an electric kettle and tea/coffee sachets, there was nothing to support simple needs like warming milk for a child or eating outside food. This is a basic expectation for a homestay. It also seemed the property was designed to encourage ordering from its central kitchens rather than offering flexibility. Food quality was inconsistent, ordering was limited to certain time slots, and individual preferences were rarely accommodated, making the experience feel restrictive rather than relaxing. The activities available, like the estate walk and barbecue, were not enticing enough, so we explored the estate ourselves, which ironically became the trip’s highlight. The biggest letdown was that the issues were not with luxury features but with essentials. Reliable housekeeping, hot water, drinking water, and basic pantry items should not require constant reminders or be unavailable. The estate’s natural beauty cannot make up for poor maintenance and lack of guest care. Overall, the property has great potential but currently feels mismanaged and unprepared to deliver the promised experience. We left feeling the beautiful setting deserved much better hospitality than what was offered.

Everything was fine for the stay.