Gateway to South India, Chennai is one of the most prominent educational, cultural, political, and entertainment centres of India. The city is also known as ‘Detroit of India’ as it houses a large number of automobile companies such as Hyundai, Ford, BMW, Renault, and Mitsubishi. The city is also the centre of the Tamil film industry and has numerous studios like AVM Productions, which is the oldest surviving studio in India. A major urban centre, Chennai has a large number of malls such as Express Avenue and Spencer Plaza that thrive alongside traditional market areas including Anna Salai, Pondy Bazaar, George Town, etc. The cosmopolitan city also has numerous Dravidian as well as colonial monuments and buildings that deserve a visit, such as Parthasarathy temple, Chepauk Palace, and National Art Gallery.
read moreWith so much to explore, the city has a plethora of staying options like farmhouses in prime locations to meet the needs of the increasing number of tourists. Away from the hustle and bustle, farmhouses in Chennai are appointed with modern amenities and offer personalised services. The holiday homes here are usually pet-friendly and come with television sets, swimming pools, sprawling gardens, ample parking spaces, and kitchens. Depending on your taste, you can find farmhouses in the city with interiors ranging from contemporary and minimalistic to traditional and artistic. Here are some of the areas where you can find best accommodations:
Thiruvanmiyur
An important residential area, Thiruvanmiyur is the cultural centre of the city. This commercial area is also famous for temples such as Valmiki, Marundeeshwarar, Shirdi Sai Baba, and Sarkarai Ammal. The locality houses the famous Thiruvanmiyur beach and has numerous shops including TNHB shopping complex, Cotton House, Marundeeshwarar shopping complex, etc. Southern Spices, Olive the Family Restaurant, and Chettinad Treat are a few of the famous eateries located in this area.
The price of booking a farmhouse property in Thiruvanmiyur begins from approximately INR 13, 800 for a night.
Panaiyur
This area in the bustling city is well known for its popular restaurants, including Little Pondy, Kipling Café, Thoondil, Namma Aachi, and Home Enroute among others. Panaiyur is in proximity to a lot of places of interest such as St. George’s Cathedral, Presentation Church, Siva Subramania Swami temple, Sri Telisinga Perumal temple, etc.
The price of booking a settlement here begins from approximately INR 18,400 for a night.
Palavakkam
Located 6 km from Adyar (a large neighbourhood in south Chennai), Palavakkam has numerous religious establishments in proximity such as Aalladi Amman temple, Masjid Noor, St. Anthony’s Shrine, St. Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church, and St. Thomas Church, and Fatima Centre. Palavakkam also has many showrooms, departmental stores, restaurants, therapeutics, dentists, physicians, and specialists, and is equipped to meet all your requirements.
The price of booking a vacation rental in Palavakkam begins from approximately INR 13, 500 for a night.
Muttukadu
If you want some relaxation coupled with adventure, then head to Muttukadu, which is about an hour’s drive from the city. This idyllic place is bordered by greenery and is famous for water sport activities such as kayaking, boating etc., which can be done on the brackish waters of Muttukadu Lake. The lake is also the perfect place for bird watching, with numerous species of kingfisher, bee-catcher, pelican, etc. calling it home. You can also purchase handicrafts and artefacts here from the Dakshinachitra Museum. Lydie’s and Bay Watch Café are a few of the famous eateries in Muttukadu.
The price of booking a farm house lodging here begins from approximately INR 9344 for a night.
Krishnan Karnai
A small village in the Kanchipuram district, Krishnan Karnai is approximately 48 km away from Chennai. This hamlet houses numerous temples and is popular among pilgrims. Sai Baba temple, Shri Munisuvratswami Jain Navgraha temple, and Mahaviralayam Jain Museum are the prime places of attraction here.
The price of booking a farm house accommodation here from approximately INR 17,998 for a night.
