Windermere Estate

An elegant boutique-meets-country retreat, 4km southeast of Munnar, where 18 supremely spacious garden- and valley-view rooms are sprinkled around serene grounds flanking an infinity pool with tea-garden panoramas. Top choice are the two suite-like 'Plantation Villas', surrounded by cardamom and coffee plantations and spectacular vistas. There's a cosy library above the country-inspired restaurant, which delivers Indian cuisine rooted in homegrown produce.