Raven's Nest

Our stay at Raven's Nest by AMA Trails in the Nilgiris, Kotagiri was an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by lush tea estates, misty hills, and dense forests, the landscape was absolutely breathtaking--like waking up in a postcard each day. The property itself is beautifully designed to blend with nature, offering tranquil views from every corner. The staff's hospitality was exceptional--they cared for our kids with such warmth and attention, making us feel completely at home. The freshly prepared meals were delicious and thoughtfully tailored to our tastes. Every moment felt special, thanks to the serene setting and heartfelt service.

Third visit to Raven's Nest and more beautiful than ever. The gardens are planted exquisitely and there are several nooks to sit, read, look at the views over the tea estate. Food is well prepared and bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend for families or couples travelling together.

Having traveled the world quite a bit, Ravens Nest was an experience of its own. This was our first time in Ooty, and the team at Ravens Nest made it more than memorable. I truly cannot thank Kennedy enough for how accommodating and thoughtful he was not just during the stay but even after we left the place. He was more than happy to help us with our stay at a different place in Coonoor after things did not go as planned. The team have given us amazing memories. |From the beautiful house, to well decorated interiors, an in-house library, a good collection of paintings, each corner was just close to heaven. The tea estate, views and weather just added up to the overall experience. The home cooked food was also extremely good. They truly did give us the experience of the Nilgiris. The attention to detail that the team paid is impeccable and extremely impressive. |All in all, truly amazing experience. We are sure to visit again.

Great hospitality and food. beautiful property, perfect for a getaway. not very far from town, it is amidst tea plantations which we got to visit. staff was very nice and accommodating to our needs. best for cold or monsoon climate. overall had a great time

Raven's Nest - Kotagiri||325 Kms from Bangalore - 7.5 hour drive - via Mysore, Bandipur, Mudumalai, Gudalur, Doddabetta. ||Spent 5 nights in this lovely property in May 2024 - The beautiful home is situated in the middle of a 12 acre property overlooking a Tea Estate. The three bedroom home offered to the guests is part of actually a 6 bedroom bungalow - which Mrs and Mr Srinivas have tastefully designed and developed. ||A haven in the hills - For one to unwind and truly off the grid (the mobile connectivity is very limited and you get signal only in a few corners on the lawns.) Of course, for those who would want to stay connected, they have very good WIFI which is good for your work /video meetings!||The property is now part of Ama Stay's and Trails who are doing a lovely job of discovering such eclectic properties and extending the Tajness! The wonderful team - Kennedy and his team of Anish, Ilangovan, the cheerful Mekhala make you extremely comfortable and drum up such homely yet absolutely tasty preparations every single meal! We had hearty vegetarian south Indian preparations especially the Vettral Kuzhambu, Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu, Malabar Parotta with lovely Veg Kurma/curry, varieties of Rasam (including one made with keerai (greens)!). North Indian delights like Chole Bhature, Paneer gravy, absolutely fluffy phulkas were also savoured. All our meals were delightful. They also prepared us a lovely breakfast hamper of Podi Idlis and Chutney for our train ride/day trip!||We will fondly remember the tasty Homemade Pizza prepared in their own wood fired oven - on a rainy the rainy/cool night. The breakfasts had different spreads (and you can always ask for Parathas/Poha/Upmas as well!). The freshly squeezed juice was always nice . Thankfully there is so much space in the property to walk around - the lawns and around the house, to help digest the food and get your steps in!||We were able to work with Kennedy who helped organize day trips for Ooty and Coonoor sightseeing through the Travel desk. We had extremely wonderful and experienced drivers - Shanmugam and Henry, who took great care of taking us around, even while driving with my aged parents and parking as close as possible to the attractions to minimize walking for them and more importantly we did not have to worry about parking challenges in peak tourist season. Kennedy also took time out to take us to the wonderful Kodanaadu view point, which is about 20 mins drive from the property.||The property itself is very good - the three bedrooms have big spacious and comfortable beds, showers with hot water (solar). All room have TVs with cable - we were in the cricket season so it definitely helped in the evenings . The courtyard outside was wonderful for our family cards sessions! We also walked through the wonderful tea gardens, which makes for pretty pictures in various shades of green on misty cool mornings. We were fortunate to have wonderful "hill station" weather (just off the heat wave that the entire south India was experiencing), so generally sunny mornings and rainy afternoons and cool evenings - perfect! |For those who would want to indulge in physical activity, there is a mini gym room and yoga mats. There are plenty of board games/play things to keep yourself engaged. The wonderful library has plenty of books and comics (my son and I loved the Amar Chitra Katha collection) for your quite reading ||We should also commend Mr. Joseph and his team of 5 who manage the gardens around the property. Well maintained lawns and beautiful flora and aromatics which give an opportunity for so many birds to make their home around and you are always listening to their sounds (definitely a peacock or two around, which we could not see, but is known to visit the property!) He, along with Kennedy were also able to hook me up to an electrical point, so I could charge my electric car - and am sure for the future, they will have an electric charger onboard soon!|||A family trip to the Nilgiris had been in plan for about 4 years now and I am delighted that we were finally able to make it this year - enjoying some travel, some rest and relaxation, wonderful and delicately prepared clean food and charming and polite hospitality of Kennedy and team. THANK YOU!

Our family had a lovely 3 night stay at Raven's Nest recently and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Property: Beautifully and tastefully done with all amenities available to make your stay comfortable. Amazing views all around, so much so that we chose to forego sightseeing in favor of staying at the property itself. Lots of space all around, allowing peace and quiet and also strolling about the grounds. Food: Simple and delicious home cooked meals served 3 times a day. We stuck to vegetarian and local dishes and were not disappointed. Pro-tip... Request a pizza meal. The fully home made pizzas are heavenly. Steaming hot pizzas make it to your plate from the wood fired oven sitting only 10 feet away! Staff: Eager and well meaning. One will not be disappointed. A special shout out to the hosts: Mrs. and Dr. Srinivas. The house/home is made with comfort in mind and with amazing attention to detail. Their warmth and welcoming attitude pervades the house as well as the staff. This was a perfect "de-city-ing" trip and we're looking forward to many more.

Spent 5 nights in this lovely property in May 2024 - The beautiful home is situated in the middle of a 12 acre property overlooking a Tea Estate. The three bedroom home offered to the guests is part of actually a 6 bedroom bungalow - which Mrs and Mr Srinivas have tastefully designed and developed. A haven in the hills - For one to unwind and truly off the grid (the mobile connectivity is very limited and you get signal only in a few corners on the lawns.) Of course, for those who would want to stay connected, they have very good WIFI which is good for your work /video meetings! The property is now part of Ama Stay's and Trails who are doing a lovely job of discovering such eclectic properties and extending the Tajness! The wonderful team - Kennedy and his team of Anish, Ilangovan, the cheerful Mekhala make you extremely comfortable and drum up such homely yet absolutely tasty preparations every single meal! All our meals were delightful. They also prepared us a lovely breakfast hamper of Podi Idlis and Chutney for our train ride/day trip! We will fondly remember the tasty Homemade Pizza prepared in their own wood fired oven - on a rainy cool night. ...

When we booked our three day retreat at Raven's Nest, we did not know what to expect, other than that it was reputed by so many of our friends to be a special retreat.||Upon arrival, we were taken by the sheer beauty of the place. The rooms were well appointed and very large. The food was delectable. The gardens are well maintained and so much more beautiful than the Ooty botanical gardens. Our hosts,Dr and Mrs Srinivas were very solicitous and made sure that our every wish was accommodated.||The decor and fittings are testament to the fine aesthetic taste of Vidya Srinivas, who seems to have spared no expense to make the place look a cut above all other resorts. ||We awoke each morning to birds chirping and the sun breaking through the magnificent mist of the Blue Mountains (Nilgiris). Day excursions to Ooty, Wellington and Coonoor are easily arranged. The building sits atop a tea estate and there is a vegetable garden from which we enjoyed fresh lettuce and other vegetables in lovely salads. For the South Indian palate, soft idlis, well fried vadas and wafer thin dosas went well with fresh coconut chutney and sambar.||The staff is highly efficient and courteous. ||We left with our hearts full of warmth and our bodies feeling relaxed. We will return again as soon as we can.