AMBERby The Tamarillo
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Welcome to Amber · Bed & Breakfast · Ooty

Ooty's Forest Side Escape.

Stay with us. Breathe the chill.

  • Homely rooms
  • Warm hospitality
  • 3 km from town, yet calm
Choose your datesCheck-in 1 PM · Check-out 11 AM

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Breathe deep, slow down, and soak in the stillness.

Where the forest meets your doorstep. Amber is a forest-side homestay and bed & breakfast at the edge of a dense forest, with tea-clad slopes and misty valleys in front. Five independent rooms, for those who come for silence, scenery and a little soul.

Amber by The Tamarillo: the cottage, garden and lit verandah at the forest's edge The frontage and garden pathThe garden lawnA wooden table under the vines, lamp litThe view from the Superior verandahThe bonfire at blue hour
5independent rooms, so at most five families stay at a time
3 kmfrom Ooty town, about 12 minutes from Charing Cross
Breakfastfresh, hot South Indian veg, with your stay
Bonfiremost evenings, weather allowing

The property

Mornings arrive slowly.

Mist lifts off the hills, the garden is still wet, and the forest is quiet.

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The garden

Coffee on the lawn.

Pick a chair among the flower beds. Ask, and we'll bring a hot cup out to you.

The view

Hear the forest, watch the mountain.

Tea estates and forest all around you, a few steps from the garden.

The rooms

Five independent rooms. Two room types.

One Superior Double Room with the best view, and four Deluxe Double Rooms. Every room has a king-size mattress, a single sofa bed and an ensuite bathroom, for 2 adults + 1.

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Dining

Breakfast, with the green right there.

A fresh, hot South Indian veg breakfast in our semi-open dining space, included with your stay.

The bonfire zone

A bonfire, most evenings.

The rustle of leaves, the crackle of firewood, and a chill breeze balanced by the warmth of the flames. Some guests talk, others simply listen. Weather allowing, with blankets on request.

Accommodation

Our rooms.

Five independent rooms: one Superior Double Room and four Deluxe Double Rooms. Every room has a king-size mattress and a single sofa bed, for 2 adults + 1.

The best view in the house1 room

Superior Double Room

Our front room, and the most spacious. Cool tiled flooring, a private dressing area, and a door that opens onto a covered verandah with its own sit-out, looking out over the tea slopes.

  • King-size mattress
  • Single sofa bed
  • Occupancy: 2 adults + 1
  • Private dressing area
  • Verandah sit-out
  • Ensuite bathroom
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4 roomsAllocated at check-in

Deluxe Double Room

Warm wooden floors, soft lamps and premium linen. Some rooms open through glass doors to the tea gardens, others to forest views.

Each Deluxe room is a little different, so the walk-through shows all four. Views vary from room to room, and your room is allocated at check-in.

  • King-size mattress
  • Single sofa bed
  • Occupancy: 2 adults + 1
  • Wooden flooring
  • Kettle and wardrobe
  • Ensuite bathroom
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In every room

Room features.

  • King-size mattressPremium linen and soft pillows.
  • Single sofa bedFor the third guest.
  • Life-size mirror and accent chairWith warm, welcoming lighting.
  • Ensuite bathroom24/7 hot water, towels and toiletries.
  • Flat-screen TV and free Wi-FiSelect TV channels; Wi-Fi for email and messages.
  • BlanketsOn request, for the cool nights.

Why stay with us

Your home in the hills.

Travel should be refreshing, not stressful. With a dedicated team on the ground, we look after every part of your stay, from your first enquiry to your journey home.

01The space

Only five rooms

Five independent rooms, right for a family or a private group. Simple, lush green, clean and calm, with a wide garden and the bonfire zone shared by all.

Tea and coffee on a wooden table, looking out over the tea slopes
02The food

Homely, and freshly made

A fresh, hot South Indian veg breakfast with your stay. Veg and non-veg dinner, cooked to order in The Tamarillo's kitchen a minute away, and BBQ by the fire on request.

03The travel

A car at your doorstep

Our own clean car and trained drivers, with the day planned around what you want to see. Book sightseeing with us and your Ooty bus stand or railway station pickup is free.

04The people

True local hosts

Our team is on the ground day and night, for room comfort or a change in your sightseeing plans. Between us we speak Tamil, English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

Getting here

Three kilometres from Ooty town.

About 12 minutes from Charing Cross. Arriving by bus or train? Book your sightseeing with us and our car picks you up from the Ooty bus stand or railway station at no extra cost. Driving? Park below the property and take the green steps up.

  • Check-inFrom 1 PM
  • Check-outBy 11 AM
  • At check-inValid photo ID
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Amber by The Tamarillo, Hobart Road, Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

The green steps up from the parking to the property

Good to know

What we serve.

With your stay

  • BreakfastFresh, hot South Indian veg, 8:30 to 10:30 AM, unless you book room-only
  • The garden and the bonfireShared by all guests; the fire is lit most evenings, weather allowing
  • Wi-Fi, towels and toiletriesAsk and we'll bring more, any time
  • A team on site, day and nightTamil, English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam between us

On request

  • Dinner, à la carteVeg and non-veg, cooked to order; order by 6 PM, served 8 to 9:30 PM
  • Evening snacks and chai5 to 6 PM
  • Candlelight dinner, BBQ by the fire, a cakeAsk us for the details and cost; BBQ orders by noon
  • Sightseeing by carWith free Ooty bus stand or railway station pickup
  • Food for an infantOur chef will make a quick dal khichdi, any time of day

Questions guests ask

How do I book?

Use Check availability for live rooms and rates on our booking page, or send us your dates on WhatsApp at +91 78100 33445.

How much is the advance?

A 50% advance confirms your booking. The balance is settled at the property by cash, card or UPI.

Can our group book the whole house?

Yes. A whole-house booking is all five rooms together, with the garden, dining space and fire for your group. Otherwise each room is booked on its own.

Can I choose a specific Deluxe room?

Deluxe rooms are allocated at check-in. If a view matters to you, the Superior has the best one in the house.

How warm are the rooms at night?

Ooty nights are cool. We bring blankets on request, and the bonfire is lit most evenings. We don't use room heaters, as the power supply this close to the forest can't carry them.

Can we bring our own drinks?

Yes. We aren't licensed to serve alcohol, so do bring your own. Ask and we'll bring out glassware and ice.

Is Amber good for families with small children?

Yes. Every room sleeps 2 + 1, the garden is open for children to play, and our chef will cook for an infant whenever you need.

Are you on Booking.com and MakeMyTrip?

Yes, you'll find us on both. Booking with us directly means you deal with our own team from the start.

The small print. Amber is a homestay and bed & breakfast, not a hotel: there's no pool, no bar and no room heating.

House rules and policies
Booking and payment
  • A 50% advance confirms your booking.
  • The balance is settled at the property by cash, card or UPI. We don't accept cheques.
  • Check-in from 1 PM, check-out by 11 AM. Late check-out on request.
Cancellation and refunds
  • 7 or more days before check-in: full refund of the amount paid.
  • 3 to 6 days before check-in: 50% of the total booking value is retained.
  • Less than 3 days before check-in: 100% is retained, with no refund.
  • For example, for a check-in on 20 December: cancel by 11:59 PM on 13 December for a full refund. From 14 December to 11:59 PM on 17 December, 50% is retained. From 18 December, there's no refund.
  • Cancellations due to a natural calamity, such as a red alert for rain, no road access or landslides: we retain 25% and refund the balance.
  • Nights left unused once your stay has begun aren't refundable.

Looking forward to hosting you amidst nature!

Guests and ID
  • Registered guests only.
  • Valid photo ID at check-in for the primary guest, and for others where needed.
House rules
  • Smoking outside only, away from the rooms. No spitting.
  • No pets in the rooms; we have resident cats.
  • Quiet hours are 11 PM to 6 AM.
  • We aren't licensed to serve alcohol, so bring your own; ask for glassware and ice.
  • Zero tolerance for illegal drugs.
  • No hazardous items, weapons or gambling on the property.
  • We keep the property free of single-use plastic.
Care of the property
  • Deliberate damage is charged at three times the cost of repair or replacement.
  • Stained linen is charged at replacement cost.
Safety and valuables
  • The property is gated and staffed round the clock, and common areas are under camera surveillance.
  • There's no in-room safe. Valuables, vehicles and held luggage are at the guest's own risk.

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Your stay

Come and do very little, on purpose.

Choose your datesCheck-in 1 PM · Check-out 11 AM

Check-in 1 PM · Check-out 11 AM · 50% advance confirms your bookingOr plan it with us on WhatsApp