INDIA – Coorg
The Orange County Resort is far from the main tourist routes, and as such retains a sense of being away from it all. Bordered by the legendary river Cauvery, and surrounded by virginal forests, this 300 acre working plantation resort perched at a height of 800m, gives you the most luxurious introduction yet, into the deepest secrets of this mystic mountain.
Being Responsible
The Orange County Resort is really involved in sustainable tourism matters: water and energy conservation and less sound, light and air pollution are the keyword of the resort management. The number of guests entering the forest is limited, the construction of rooms is limited to retain the serenity of the environment, guests' and vehicle intrusion into ecologically sensitive areas are minimized and the property promotes the planting of local trees and plants, with no exotic fauna within resort premises
How you will reside
There are County Cottages which offer a living and sleeping areas with attached bathroom. There are Private Pool Villas which have a separate living room with two ‘sit outs’, and a back garden containing a swimming pool. The other rooms are the Presidential Villas with a large separate living room and the King’s Court with two bedrooms which is ideal for families. There is also a camp nearby which offers comfortable tented accommodation.
While the cottages offer you a glimpse into the privileged life of the gentleman planter, the private pool villas are inspired by ethnic Kodava architecture and offer the ultimate in luxurious seclusion.
How you will eat
Soul food finds body and spirit to seduce your palate in three awesome temples to the culinary arts.
Coffe Lounge House to taste a special Coffèe.
For starters, we discover the way to a man's heart is through the portals of the generously stocked Granary, an indulgent ode to the good life as lived by the gentleman planters of a bygone era. The Peppercorn, a speciality restaurant, pays homage to the humble Kebabs and Grills, and serves up unlimited platters of their finest specimens in a serene setting overlooking the private lake. Fine dining for vegetarians comes of age in the Plantain Leaf, which is set amidst verdant coffee and spice plantations and serves an array of North and South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Amenities
Orange County comes equipped with an array of facilities designed to help guests forget the world left behind. From out of the world dining destinations, to a large communal pool and an exclusive infinity pool, to a romantic coffee lounge and library, and an esoteric Ayurvedic SPA, Orange County offers the kind of facilities and services that make this destination a journey in itself.
The Orange County Resort is an excellent intimate retreat for discovering the local surroundings. Close to the hotel you can take a plantation tour, take a boat out on Cauvery River, or take a walk with a guide through Dubare Reserve.
The Wellness Choice
Experience rebirth at the Vaidyasala, the Ayurvedic SPA that harnesses the ancient secrets of the world's oldest healing system, to rejuvenate, regenerate and revitalize. With herbal baths, delicious natural diets, oil treatments, age retardation therapies...all amidst a soothing, tranquil natural environment that promotes wellness of body, mind and spirit.
