Services Available at School Thota – A Vintage Get Away

An ideal holiday location for visitors who wants to experience, the plantation life and Kodava traditions. For the discerning traveller who values a personalized holiday with a family to care for them – a home away from home. It is also for the environment conscious traveller who wants to support those planting and support the local food culture.

Food

The cuisine is predominately Kodavas influenced by the Malabar Coast. The table is served with vegetables and seasonal fruits grown either on the estate itself or from local farms produce. Once in a while, traditional dishes from the old plantation era recipes have been handed over from generation to generation and finds its way out of the kitchen to the grand dining room. To wrap up a scrumptious meal, desserts are served ranging from fresh fruits, puddings, soufflés, custards, cakes and local traditional sweets.

Breakfast is complimentary. Dinner is served upon request and it is chargeable per person. Both Breakfast and Dinner are served in the grand dining room.

Self-Catering facilities are restricted only with access to an electric kettle. You can discuss your meal preferences with us well beforehand to make your stay comfortable.

Strictly No pets allowed.

What To Bring Along

  • Loose fitting and comfortable clothing is recommended for warm weather and the local environment sensitivities and etiquette.
  • Do bring sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent and umbrellas.
  • The bungalow has a fibre optic internet connection providing with a strong WIFI access to our guests.
  • The bungalow is also backed up by solar power in case of electricity failure due to unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Once at School Thota (A division of School Estate) we recommend you to take a 'Walk through the Estate', which we are sure will be etched in your memory for posterity.
  • Bicycles are available to go around the estate.
  • Yoga meditators can meditate in the garden or by the river brook.
  • For avid book readers, few handpicked books of the family can be shared which are available at the office (upon request)
  • Indoor Games like - Chess, Monopoly, Cards, darts and etc. are available.
  • Outdoor Games like – Badminton, fishing activity can be arranged and one can enjoy by visiting the exotic picnic spots whilst exploring the Keyhole to the Nature.