Nestled amongst a beautiful private coffee plantation, Guddemane Homestay is one of the best homestay experiences you could get in Chikmagalur. It’s great location makes it one of the best destinations and a perfect break from city life for families, groups and for nature lovers. The homestay is situated at a height of 3200 feet above sea level and 24 kilometres from Chikmagalur town
The homestay is an exquisite 150-year old house, maintained and run by the Guddemane family, having comfortable and cozy rooms for accommodation in the coffee plantation. When it comes to rooms at Guddemane Homestay there is one for every guests requirement. We serve local malnad cuisine which is home cooked food. The property has plenty of open spaces where one can play Badminton, Cricket. Volleyball, Football, and many more activities can be planned. For someone who is looking for adventure, plantation trails can be easily accessed for walks and hikes.
Guddemane Homestay is also pet friendly and we encourage our guests to get their pets from the city so that they can enjoy nature and outdoors as well.
At Guddemane Homestay we serve malnad cuisine which is local home cooked food. This cuisine is different from that of Mangalore or south Indian cuisine having few overlaps. Mainly it comes down to how it is prepared and the masalas used. At Guddemane we use freshground masalas which are prepared by Sarsa using unique blends of different spices. We try and include as much of malnad cuisine as possible in our menu, our menu is fixed and is decided by Sarsa as to, what is to be made for breakfast or dinner.
Breakfast usually consists of akki roti and coconut chatni, dosa items and veg curry, boiled eggs, sweets like gulab jamun, bread, and jam, coffee or tea.
Evening coffee or tea is served with a mixture and biscuits.
Dinner usually consists of chapati, 2 veg palya, veg curry, ghee rice or veg pulao, rice, rasam, curds, papad, sweet, and banana. Additional items for non-veg chicken dry, chicken curry or chicken biryani.
Inclusions depend on the package booked by guests. To know more please feel free to contact us.
We have standard rooms to accommodate families and friends
The homestay is an exquisite 150-year-old house, the rooms are comfortable, snug, and homely. The homestay is surrounded by lush green trees, providing a cool and serene atmosphere to our guests. You would wake up to birds chirping and breathing in pure clean air.
When it comes to rooms at Guddemane Homestay there is one for every guest requirement. Be it a couple, 2 couples, a family of 4, a group of 6, a family or a group of 8 or 10 or 12, or 15 we have rooms that can accommodate accordingly without disturbing one's privacy. Also based on the package booked by our guests we put separate bonfires.
There are multiple packages that can be booked.
Please contact us for group pricing of more than 12 adults.
The list of things that you can plan during your stay
- Bird watching
- Coffee Plantation Visit
- Hiking
- Fishing (Guests need to get their own fishing rods)
- Indoor games equipment (Depending on availability)
- Outdoor games equipment (Depending on availability )
- Private Bonfire (Depending on package)
- Barbecue (Chargeable)
- Jeep Ride to private Waterfalls (Chargeable)
- Sightseeing in Jeep (Chargeable)
- Own Spaces
- Dining Hall
- Power Backup
- Housekeeping
- Meals Both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian
- Parking
- Toiletry
- Alchohol Yes
- Smoking Yes ( Outside)
- Gazebo
- Indoor Outdoor Games
- Hot shower
- Pet friendly stay
- Network
- Wifi
- Campfire
- Indoor & Outdoor activities
- Open Restaurant
- Authentic Malenadu Cuisine
You can go on a sightseeing trip to explore
Coffee Museum
The Coffee Yatra Museum is an initiative of the Coffee Board of India. The museum is an attempt to create a wide display of the coffee history, processes like picking, drying and grinding along with the different varieties so that the visitors can get an understanding of the painstaking procedures and the trajectory of the beverage in the country.
Kyatanmakki
Kyatanamakki is the perfect place to escape high up in the hills, covered by lush green carpets and thick clouds. The dirt trails on the hills need to be accessed by 4x4 jeeps, which is completely off road somewhat like a rollercoaster ride. With picturesque landscapes and adrenaline rush, one can visit Kyatanamakki if they are around Horanadu.For someone planning from Chikmagalur town you will need to set aside a day.
Hirekolale Lake
Hirekolale lake is a manmade lake with a backdrop of the Baba Budangiri range of mountains. A nice place to visit in the evenings during sunset. The drive to hirekolale lake is through winding plantation roads. This lake was developed to supply water to Chikmagalur town.
- Payments to be done in full as agreed. As per group size mentioned in full.
- Payments if made at stay. Kindly carry necessary cash.
- Carry a photo id proof
- Any damage/breakage are chargeable at actuals
- Kids 5 years and below are not chargeable.
- Liquor not sold at homestay. Guests are requested to carry as per requirement.