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Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse

Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse
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Room in a Cottage

Homestay featuring a shared kitchen, chef, caretaker & Wi-Fi

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bathroom • 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2 guests

    Can accommodate 1 more guest at extra cost

The Wayside Cottage is located in the Kunchithanny area and is well known for its serene ambience and affluent services it promises the guests. More

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  • Activities & Nearby AttractionsActivities & Nearby Attractions

Amenities

  • Caretaker
  • Housekeeping
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bonfire
  • Barbeque
  • Kitchenette
  • Shared Parking
  • Power Backup
  • Lawn
  • Seating Area
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Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse

The Wayside Cottage is located in the Kunchithanny area and is well known for its serene ambience and affluent services it promises the guests.

Property Highlights

  • Guests are provided access to free wifi and are offered vehicle rentals.
  • In case of any emergency, a doctor on call is always available with well equipped first aid services.
  • Guests also get free parking areas and open lawns.
  • The property arranges cosy bonfires and exclusive barbeques with a spacious seating area.
  • Standard Rooms have a room size of 100 sq. ft. with a convenient accommodation of 3 adults and are equipped with double size beds.
  • Stilt House 1 can easily accommodate 3 adults and offer a room size of 100 sq. ft. along with queen size beds.
  • Stilt House 2 can accommodate 3 adults, have a room size of 527 sq. ft. and are equipped with double size beds.
  • All the rooms are well furnished with modern amenities like bathrooms, refrigerators, electrical chargers, daily newspapers and efficient room service.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

  • Enjoy sporty campings at Iruttukanam Elephant Camp, which is 8.9 km away from the property.
  • Witness scenic views and a serene environment at Power House Waterfalls which is just 2 km away from this place. 
  • Witness breathtaking views from SN Waterfalls which is 5 km away from the retreat.

How to Reach the Property

Cochin International Airport is at a distance of 98.2 km from the property. Aluva Railway Station is also located 98.2 km away and Munnar Bus Station is just 14.3 km from the property.

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Kunchithanny

Kunchithanny

13.5 km from city centre

Property Layout

Below are the room types available at the property. You can choose room type on the select room page:

Room Options (4)

Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 1 Double Bed, Extra 1 Mattress available
  • Attached Bathroom
Stilt House 1

Stilt House 1

  • 1 Queen Bed, Extra 1 Mattress available
  • Attached Bathroom, Attached Balcony
Stilt House 2

Stilt House 2

  • 1 Queen Bed, Extra 1 Mattress available
  • Attached Bathroom, Attached Balcony

Shared Spaces (2)

Garden 1

Garden 1

  • Bonfire, Wifi, Picnic area
Parking 1

Parking 1

    Change Dates and Guest(s)

    Check-in: 1 PM - 11:30 PM | Check-out: 11 AM

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    • Room : 2 Adults, 1 Double Bed

    Standard Room

    (120 sq.ft (11 sq.mt) | Double Bed)
    • Chair
    • Work Desk
    • Charging Points
    • Woollen Blanket
    • TV
    • Toiletries

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    • Room : 2 Adults, 1 Queen Bed

    Stilt House 1

    (120 sq.ft (11 sq.mt) | Garden View | Queen Bed)
    • Daily Housekeeping
    • Closet
    • Chair
    • Work Desk
    • Charging Points
    • Woollen Blanket

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    1,800

    1,491

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    • Room : 2 Adults, 1 Queen Bed

    Stilt House 2

    (144 sq.ft (13 sq.mt) | Mountain View | Queen Bed)
    • Bathroom
    • Charging Points
    • Blanket
    • Safe
    • Toiletries
    • Hot & Cold Water

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    2,000

    1,840

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    • Room : 2 Adults, 4 Queen Bed

    4 Bedroom Villa

    (Garden View | 4 x Queen Bed)
    • Mineral Water
    • Bathroom
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    7,000

    5,796

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    7,000

    6,440

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    Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Location

    location iconLocation rated 4.2 by guests

    What guests said

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    The property is praised for its beautiful and peaceful location surrounded by lush greenery and nature. Many guests appreciated its scenic views, serene ambiance, and proximity to attractions while being slightly away from the hustle of Munnar town, making it ideal for nature lovers.

    Property Rules at Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse

    Check-in: 1 PM - 11:30 PM Check-out: 11 AM
    • Couple, Bachelor Rules

      Unmarried couples/guests with Local IDs are allowed.
    • Passport, Aadhar, Driving License and Govt. ID are accepted as ID proof(s)
    • Pets are not allowed
    • Must Read Rules
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    Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Photos by Guests

    • Room IMAGE by Faisal pv
    • Room IMAGE by Dipankar Chatterjee
    • Room IMAGE by Vanathi Ramesh
    • Room IMAGE by Aiswarya  sanal
    • Room IMAGE by Aditya Jain
    • Room IMAGE by Aditya Jain
    • Room IMAGE by Issac Abraham
    • Washroom IMAGE by Dipankar Chatterjee
    • Facade IMAGE by soheb ahmed
    • +80 Guest Photos
      Facade IMAGE by Mohammed Nasar Quadiri

    User Rating & Reviews

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    4.2
    Very Good

    356 Ratings

    excellent
    55%
    very good
    22%
    average
    12%
    poor
    4%
    bad
    7%

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    • Location4.2
    • Cleanliness4.3
    • Value For Money4.1
    • Food3.3
    • Facilities4.1
    • Checkin Experience4.4
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    Wayside Cottage in Munnar is a budget-friendly property surrounded by lush greenery and natural resources. The location is peaceful and calm, perfect for couples and families. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, with modern amenities. The caretaker, Sunil, is friendly and helpful, providing excellent service to guests. The property offers a unique experience with tree houses and stilt rooms, perfect for nature lovers. However, the property is not suitable for senior citizens due to steep alleyways. The food options are limited, but the homely food is delicious. Overall, Wayside Cottage is a great choice for a peaceful and offbeat stay in Munnar.

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    Questions & Answers - When Booking Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse

    Q: What is the check-in and check-out time at Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse? Is early check-in and late check-out available?

    A: The standard check-in and check-out time at Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse is 1 PM - 11:30 PM and 11 AM, respectively. You can request the property for early check-in or late check-out by directly reaching out to the property. Please note that early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability; hence, the property might not always be able to fulfil your request.

    Q: Where is Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse located?

    A: Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse is situated at 7/374Kunjithanny, near federel bank junction kunchithanni , munnar, offering convenient access to 399 in KSRTC Munnar Bus Station, 398 in Attukal Waterfalls, 319 in Munnar Hill Station, 271 in Panoramic Helipad, 222 in Anayirangal and other key locations.

    Q: What are the popular areas to visit nearby Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse?

    A: Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse is situated in Kunchithanny, Munnar, offering easy access to several well-known attractions and neighbourhoods. Nearby, you can explore popular spots such as 25 in Anachal - Kunchithanny Road, 23 in Kunchithanny, and more.

    Q: What are the customer ratings for Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse?

    A: The overall rating for Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse stands at 4.2 out of 5, as reviewed by 303 guests on MakeMyTrip. You can explore in-depth guest reviews and browse through photos shared by visitors directly on the MakeMyTrip platform.

    Q: What are the rooms types available at Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar?

    A: Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar has rooms for all types of guests to cater their requirements. Room types available at Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar are
    1. Standard Room
    2. Stilt House 1
    3. Stilt House 2
    4. 4 Bedroom Villa

    Q: How far is Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse from the city center ?

    A: From City Center its 13.5 kms away.

    Q: What are the tourist attractions around Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse?

    A: Popular attractions near Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse include : 399 in KSRTC Munnar Bus Station, 398 in Attukal Waterfalls, 319 in Munnar Hill Station, 271 in Panoramic Helipad, 222 in Anayirangal and more.

    Q: How many types of rooms are available at Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse in Munnar?

    A: At Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse, we offer 5 room types tailored to meet the needs of every traveler. Check detailed room features, images, and the latest availability. Each room is designed to make your stay unforgettable.

    Q: What is price range of Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar?

    A: Price Range for Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse hotel starts from ₹663. Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar is an affordable property in this category.

    Q: Any options for booking on partner website?

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    You can explore Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse on our partner website www.goibibo.com

    Q: What is the nearby landmark for Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar?

    A: Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar is at the prime location of Munnar. Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Munnar is 13.5 km from city centre.

    Q: What are the Check-In and Check-Out times of Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse, Munnar?

    A: Check-In Time: 1 PM
    Check-Out Time: 11 AM. Early check-ins and late check-outs are subject to availability

    Q: What are the nearby attractions near Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse? Does Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse arrange car on hire or rent to visit?

    A: Some of the popular places of interest located within Munnar from the Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse include
    1. Attukal Waterfalls (12.0 km)
    2. Munnar Hill Station (14.0 km)
    . You must not miss visiting nearby attractions while visiting Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse. Traveling to such interesting places is easy as the Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse arranges for car rentals at an additional charge. You can make a request at the Cottage front desk and avail the service.

    Q: Where is Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse located? How far Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse is from the city centre or popular landmarks?

    A: Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse is located in Munnar. Travelling from Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse is hassle-free since the property is well-connected to popular commercial and business areas of the city. The bustling city centre lies at a suitable distance from the Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse. The city’s popular landmarks and most sought-after spots like
    1. Attukal Waterfalls (12.0 km)
    2. Munnar Hill Station (14.0 km)
    are all well connected from Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse. The Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse convenient location makes it an ideal stay option for both leisure and business travellers. Book Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse Now.

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    Planning to Book Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse ? Get inspired by Popular Reviews

    Riverside and Mountai View

    Jyotiram Jadhav

    5

    Wayside cottage is a riverside stay with good amenities and cleanliness. This place is so calm. I stay with a family and the vibes are so cool and pleasant. The cottage is surrounded with flowers and with a mountain view. Sanil is so humble and helpful. They have a parrot nest at their property. Thanks Sanil for making our day fantastic in munnar.

    Beautiful stay

    Mohammed Nasar Quadiri

    5

    The stay is very beautiful. We should try these kind of stays when we visit mountains to experience the slope when moving towards this stay. I would recommend old people not to book this stay as it is 70 degrees decline when u are moving towards the property. Totally recommended for youngsters

    Submerge in nature!

    Shubham Verma

    5

    A very scenic place to spend your time in munnar. It is connected with nature with tree houses and a water body in house. You can sit outside your cottage in the rain as they have umbrella covered seating right outside. Overall this was a great decision that we made to stay at wayside.

    Excellent Stay

    lova raju

    5

    Wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding experience during my recent stay at your Wayside Cottage | Private Rooms & Treehouse. From the warm welcome at check-in to the impeccable service throughout, every aspect exceeded my expectations.

    Excellent Stay

    Akhil rameshan

    5

    7/374 kunjithanny, near federal bank junction, kunchithanni, munnar, 685565 i recently stayed at wayside cottage in munnar, and the experience was truly memorable. Here's my detailed review:

    Very nice

    Sanjo Steve

    5

    A neat and clean place, peaceful atmosphere, near by atm and bustop. Nice view. Wil get a varoius range of stay tree house, wood house, budget friendly stay.

    Excellent Stay

    Mohan Raj M

    5

    Well maintained by care taker and location was excellent. I found this cottage through makemytrip application and got some discounts at the time of booking.

    Great ambiance in munnar

    manu sp

    5

    Everything was good and the ambiance was excellent inside the forest on the whole it was a worthy stay in munnar.

    Good for a family trip

    Faisal pv

    5

    Location is good, surrounding super, well behaviour staff etc, need to arrange parking, need to provide swimming pool also

    Wayside awesome experience

    Himashu Yadav

    4

    It was a nice experience staying at wayside cottage, gave a experience close to nature. Peaceful and calm environment .

    Hotel stay

    Harmanpreet Kaur Sandhu

    5

    Very good stay surrounded by trees. The owner of home stay was very cooperative and guided us well

    Good and comfy stay

    Salman Khan

    4

    The room was ok ok in the given price but the owner was very good and friendly its was good experience must visit this places

    Good Stay

    SOUNDARARAJAN NAVAKOTTI

    4

    Rooms are fine but very steep from road level. Even car-parking also very challenging.

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