On a quiet lane in Pondy’s French Quarter, this bright yellow homestay called Patricia Guest House brims with quaint artefacts and green corners, and is incredibly close to the beach, paper factory, Aurobindo Ashram, an ice cream parlour, scooter rental guys and cool cafes. The house is a family heirloom that was bought by Patricia’s {who runs the show here with her son, Olivier} great grandfather, a merchant, on a trip to India. The place has been so lovingly restored that each of its four rooms and three suites have a distinct character. There’s a bit of French and a bit of Tamil culture that fuse seamlessly. The cottage on the first floor has a private terrace made with coconut leaves and wood {and a music stand and a table to have coffee} while another suite even has a traditional wooden swing in the middle of the room.
The internet is a bit choppy here and we heard a couple of guests complain about not having cable TV. So, if you’re not ready to compromise on those accounts, reconsider.
Price: INR 3,500 plus tax for a twin-sharing room.