Beat The Heat: Head To This Charming Ooty Home That's Close To A Lake And Pet-Friendly Too

Escape the cruel summer heat by hitting the hills of Ooty. You should find a cosy home in Red House, a pet-friendly homestay while you’re there.

Summer’s here and it’s hotter than ever. And while we love bright and sunny days, sometimes the heat is too much too bear and the AC just won’t cut it. It’s at times like these we begin planning our hill station getaways and Ooty always ranks high on that list. So if you too are planning an Ooty trip, we think we know just the place for you. We’re talking about The Red House, a quaint Ooty homestay. Set in an old-school home, with brick-red walls, complete with a sloping roof, big windows and a garden, this property oozes old-world charm.

A pet-friendly spot, make sure you bring doggo along for this holiday as the fluffball will be welcomed here. They do have a strict policy against unmarried couples staying, so maybe this spot isn’t ideal for a bae-cation if you haven’t put a ring on it. But for fam jams and honeymoons, this place is ideal.

Travel back in time in their rooms, which are just as old-school as you’d expect with four-poster beds and antique furniture, and all rooms have an attached private bathroom. There’s even a common lounge area with fancy paintings on the walls, and regal couches to plonk yourself on. This is the life, y’all!

Although you will never want to leave your cosy bed and blanket in this cool weather, you’ll find that there’s plenty to do around here. Just a kilometre away you’ll find the serene Ooty lake, or you could go on a fun trek up the hills that the homestay will even organise for you. The house even offers a bunch of activities for you to get with within their space itself like table tennis or a stroll in their garden. The area is also popular for horse-riding, if you want to give that a shot.

A night here for two will set you back by around INR 3,500. Book your room on Booking.com right here.