Beautiful old British Colonel's residence restored to perfection. Royston by Nianna is a blend of old world British aristocracy coupled with modern day amenities and comfort. If you are looking for the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the corporate world or are simply due a perfectly restoring holiday then Royston is the one.

Located 70 kms from Coimbatore, the journey to Royston is an adventure in itself. We warmly welcome visitors from near and far - our pleasure is hosting. The Space: Royston is a gorgeous old Colonial residence which once served as home to Colonel Rowcroft.

Colonel Rowcroft was a British Army officer who served in India during the time of the First World War. As such Royston is abundant with history. The walls are clad with wartime memorabilia including old photos and hangings from the past 100 years| The main house comprises of 3 fabulous bedrooms (all with televisions) and the adjoining cottage has one bedroom. The main house sleeps 6 comfortably and it is suitable for all ages. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms which are large and well equipped, there is also a powder room.

The cottage comes equipped with 2 bathrooms. The living room is where everyone comes together, with the warm fireplace and oversized couches - there isn't a more comfortable place on earth. The technology is up-to-date with cable TV and music system.

The dining room comfortably seats 8 and comes fully equipped with multi-course crockery and cutlery. Upstairs plays host to a very relaxing space furnished with an old oak desk and library bookshelves. Reading chairs complete this perfect space| We provide umbrellas for each room to be used during the rainy season, so nothing stops you from exploring the beautiful surroundings. For in-house dining, a chef is available at a small fee. Guest Access: Guests have access to the 2 ground floor bedrooms.

If the booking is for more than 4 pax then we allow guests to use the upstairs bedroom. If the booking is for more than 6 pax the cottage is utilised. Guests are free to roam around the grounds and use the BBQ / Majlis area as they please| There is ample parking on property. There are rooms available in the town for the drivers of guests staying at Royston. These will cost Rs 350 - 400.

Drivers are not allowed to stay on property. Interaction with Guests: We prefer the guests to enjoy their own company but should they require anything we are always on call. The Neighborhood: Coonoor is an old hill station with tremendous history.

It served as a rehabilitation retreat for the British soldiers during the war due to its temperate climate and extremely clean air. The town of Bedford which is in walking distance from Royston is a real melting pot. Fresh fruit markets, butchers, farmers markets, seafood merchants and many more traders line the central marketplace.

You can find the freshest of food here with local fare to boast. Coonoor is a sightseer's paradise. Sims Park, Lambs Rock, Dolphin Nose and Highfield Tea Plantation all lie within a stone's throw from the house.

The town plays home to every form of religion and from the hill where Royston is based you are able to see a Church, Mosque, Jain Temple, Gurudwara and a number of Hindu Temples. Within 20 minutes either side of Coonoor lies Ooty and Kotigiri each with their own charm. A little further afield is Nianna Tea Plantation, a 30 minute drive, another HOSPITALITYEXPERT property which we encourage you to visit| Coonoor is a famous hill station that is 17 km from Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India. It is probably the second most popular hill station in the Nilgiris. The hill station stands at a height of 1839 meters and is known for its great picnic spots and picturesque surroundings.

Coonoor is also famous for tea gardens and tea factories. Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc.

Travelers can take a walk through the tea gardens. There are number of trekking and hiking trails around Coonoor. Travellers can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam (which Indian Rail spells Metupalaiyam) and Ooty.

The trip provides some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory. Though secondary in importance to Ooty, Coonoor offers a more secluded retreat, away from the crowds that throng Ooty. If a quiet, romantic holiday tucked away in the hills amidst fresh air and verdant Nature is what you are looking for, Coonoor is your best bet| We provide umbrellas for each room to be used during the rainy season, so nothing stops you from exploring the beautiful surroundings. Getting Around: There is a major bus station at the bottom of Bedford Hill which connects you to all over Tamil Nadu. There is also the Niligiris Mountain Railway which connects to other neighbouring towns| A National Railway line also runs through Coonoor which connects to all major arteries. Other Things to Note: This accommodation is reserved for families. Due to local laws we can not host unmarried couples| We do not stock food items at Royston, however, there is a tremendous marketplace nearby. Our staff will be happy collect food items on your behalf and have a lavish meal prepared for you for a small fee mentioned below. Services: 1.

Chef service (any group size): - Breakfast: Rps 200 - Lunch: Rps 300 - Dinner: Rps 300 All ingredients are extra, this is the fee for the Chef to cook only. Payment can be made directly to the Chef or Resident Director. 2.

To procure ingredients on your behalf: Rps 200 per trip. Payment to be made directly to the staff. (For all meals the cost of ingredients is paid by the guests) If you try to check-in with more guests or if we find more guests staying in the house than booked online then the booking will be cancelled.

Please ensure the correct number of guests are on the booking to avoid your booking being cancelled. VISITORS If you wish to have visitors over, that is any person not on the original booking, then you need to advise us through the platform you have booked through and this is subject to approval. The rules pertaining to visitors are as follows: - A visitor request must be received through the booking platform - The ID of the visitor must also be included with the request - Maximum visitation time is 3 hours - The visitor must present ID to the guard on arrival, must sign the register and the ID will be kept with the guard until guest leaves the property and signs out - No visitor is allowed on property after 11pm, any person wishing to stay after 11pm will be chargeable at the extra guest rate - The number of guests and visitors must not surpass the occupancy level for the property - Visitor permission is subject to approval - Any visitor that does not conduct themselves in accordance with property rules may be asked to leave House Rules: • No smoking • No pets • No parties or events • Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM

How to arrive:

Royston is located very close to Sim's Park roundabout, you take the turn towards the Coonoor Club, once you pass the club entrance look out for the next left turn. You head up a steep hill and take the first left turn, the house will be on your right next to Valley View.