Overview
Wallwood Garden, Coonoor, India was earlier known as Blair Athol. Positioned in the central part of upper Coonoor, Wallwood was constructed by a Major General of Scottish origin more than 100 years ago. This Scottish Major General belonged to the village of Blair Athol located in Scotland. Wallwood was sold to a British couple later, post the era of the First World War. This couple ran it for many years as a boarding house. Just prior to the Second World War, Wallwood Garden in Coonoor was purchased by Liptons and has remained, since then, under the management of tea companies - presently with Matheson Bosanquet. This Mansion has preserved the ambiance of the earlier period when tea estates boasted of their own life style. Wallwood Garden in Coonoor is one of the frontrunner amongst the Heritage Hotels in Coonoor.
Previously called by the name of Blair Athol, Wallwood Garden of Coonoor was constructed about 100 years ago under the auspices of a Major General of Scottish origin. From Coimbatore, you may drive to this place within two hours.
A part of the Neemrana Group of Hotels, Coonoor Wallwood Garden offers six marvelously decorated suites. Each of theses suites have a distinct name derived from various categories of trees. All these rooms come equipped with contemporary amenities. Dining at Coonoor Wallwood Garden is also an enjoyable experience as you can savor delicious fares at this place. So, your taste buds are sure to have a great time savoring these delicious dishes. Fixed menus are presented at this hotel. You would need to pay a charge of just Rs 350 for lunch as well as dinner. Children under the age of 4 years are not charged anything while half rates are applicable for children below the age of 10 years.
Accommodation
Wallwood Garden of Coonoor offers six spectacularly decorated suites. Each of these suites is identified by means of a distinct name. These names are derived from several categories of trees as
- Acacia: a grand room apt for honeymoon
- Pine: a grand room
- Eucalyptus : room with 2 single beds
- Jacaranda : room with 2 single beds
- Laburnum : room with 2 single beds
- Gulmohar : room with 2 single beds
Dining
Wallwood Garden at Coonoor offers an enjoyable dining experience to its boarders. You can savor appetizing fares at this place that will certainly delight your taste buds. Fixed menus are offered at this hotel. You would need to dish out just Rs 350 for dinner as well as lunch. Children below 4 years of age can have their meals for free while half rates are charged for children less than 10 years of age.
Facilities
- Laundry service
- Car park
- Travel desk
- Air-conditioned
- Attached bath
- Tea/Coffee maker
- 24 Hrs room service
- 24 Hrs hot and cold water
- Satellite television
- Telephone