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Visalam

Chettinad

This 70-year-old mansion has been lovingly restored to offer atmospheric guest accommodation. Grand, elegant and art deco-inspired much of the original character of this home has been retained, including its lofty ceilings and polished floors. The guest rooms are spacious and airy with period teak furniture and soft furnishings made by local handloom weavers. There's a pretty garden and terraced pool, and anyone intrigued by Chettinad's unique cuisine can take part in an interactive kitchen session.

Leisure: Swimming pool, Ayurvedic treatments, library, cookery lessons

Rooms: 15 rooms & suites

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Visalam, Chettinad
Visalam, Chettinad
Property set in manicured gardens
Property set in manicured gardens
Spacious double room
Spacious double room
Twin room with traditional furnishings
Twin room with traditional furnishings
Inner courtyard
Inner courtyard
Games room
Games room
Relax on the terrace
Relax on the terrace
Rooms set along the balcony
Rooms set along the balcony
Dine in the garden...
Dine in the garden...
... or by the pool
... or by the pool
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool

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