Windermere retreats journey in leisure travel started in 1997 as a hobby by Simon John, who was then a practicing Ophthalmic Surgeon. We take the name Windermere from the old cardamom estate in Munnar that Simon bought in 1987 as his venture in farming and later here was the first venture into tourism with Windermere Estate retreat; The estate was so named by the earlier occupant a civil servant under the British Raj, who had visiting friends that remarked not he the striking resemblance of the region with Lake district in UK, thus fell the name Windermere. The name stuck and continues to be part of our legacy.
Windermere as a place of retreat began as an extension of a home and this ethos has been carried on with the continuous attempt to stay small and personal.We give our guests an honest, refreshing experience of the region. Here you are at locations that are unique and special, and a lot of importance to regional sensibilities is given when it comes to design of spaces, cuisines and in the curated experiences.
We are very much a family owned enterprise, and over the years we have forged a team of people who are enthused by the Windermere way of life and service, who are able to stitch for you that perfect experience. We are committed to perfection, and continue to evolve keeping our guiding principles intact.