A 19th-century Scottish bungalow, lakeside Kodaikanal
Five bedrooms. One extraordinary home.
As featured in Condé Nast Traveller, AD & Vogue India.
This 19th-century bungalow in Kodaikanal has all the makings of a classic summer holiday.
At the Dunnottar Bungalow in Kodaikanal, Scottish and South Indian influences blend seamlessly.
This stately bungalow located on the banks of the Kodai Lake once belonged to Lord Chamberlain in the pre-1947 era. Now, carefully restored by the Puliyadi family, this property exudes charm in spades.
Escape Into An Idyllic Retreat At The Dunnottar Bungalow In Kodaikanal
The Dunnottar: An Exquisite Boutique Bungalow by the Kodaikanal Lake
Why guests choose The Dunnottar Bungalow
Directly on Kodaikanal Lake. The water is at the door.
Five bedrooms across two wings - take the whole bungalow, or just the North or South.
Home-cooked meals from a full bungalow kitchen. South Indian thali, garden vegetables, tiffin between four and five.
Three ways you can stay with us
Whole Bungalow
5 bedrooms, up to 16 guests → View & Enquire
North Bungalow
2 bedrooms, up to 6 guests → View & Enquire
South Bungalow
3 bedrooms, up to 6 guests → View & Enquire
What our guests have to say…
“The location of Dunnottar was so great as the lake was at our door step”
Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singh
“We enjoyed the activities… hiking, cycling, walking around the lake or just lying on the hammock and reading a book… you let us unwind and chill at our own pace”
Sri Garapati and Jyotsna Garapati
“The menu at Dunnattor is scrumptious but nothing beats the amazing snacks.”
Hanan Nasir and Dhruv
“So much attention to detail in every object around that may be used by the guests”
Abhimanyu and Nivedha
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