Take a step back in time, to elegance, comfort and redefined luxury and make every moment memorable.
Briar Tea Bungalows with backdrops of spectacular countryside mountain valleys, lochs and wildlife is an ideal base for a perfect holiday. All Briar tea Bungalows were built to take complete advantage of the best views of the area it situated. Kick of the shoes and lean back, total relaxation is the order of the day. Entering each room echoes the colonial era in a captivating way. Gift yourself and your loved ones with a trip to Briars, and slip into an unforgettably unique escape. Staying in the tranquil location, looking picturesque landscape in every frame of Briar’s exclusive private location will give an ultimate experience.
Set in the tranquil location with inspiring landscapes, the buildings are the symbol of the colonial heritage of British Indian Architecture, fully furnished with the antique style furniture to fascinate the guests. Being privately owned, exclusive privacy is guided by values, courtesy and attentiveness in delivering service will help create countless memories. Every bungalow is an elegant statement of European architectural beauty. It is strikingly antiquated and desirably furnished.
The wildlife is the significant attraction in all three locations of Briar Tea Bungalows. Not just one or two rare birds and animals getting sited occasionally but like living with them in its place. It’s not infrequent but it is witnessed every day at its best, in its home. The wildlife is undisturbed due to its remoteness and mostly owned by tea plantations companies. So stay close to the huge wildlife, and yet feel safe and pampered at Briars.
Take your heart for a long walk and listen to your heart whispering to nature. Take a walk with nature and let it nurture your mind, body and soul. The morning walk into our private estates accompanied by our staff members will offer some excellent frames not just to capture in your camera but get mounted in your mind forever. So getaway to the highlands and explore the estates.
The freshness from the sight of the multiple shades of green is endless. This green velvety earth never goes out of style. The tea bushes are waiting to tell its story.
Talented, passionate and experienced culinary team is ready to present the finest dishes to grace any gourmet table. Food served here is reminiscent of high quality. Informal English cooking, inspired by colonial British cuisine will be served. A great testimony to the quality of our food is one our excellence with a compelling blend of perfectly formed English and Indian menu.
As the climate is considerably cold throughout the year, our mind asks for warmth, warmth and more warmth. To keep you warm and comfortable bonfire and barbeque with soothe you from inside out. Starry sky, chill air, warm fire, you get to inhale not just fresh air but along with the smoke spreading the fragancia of a perfect barbeque and also a sense of a festive atmosphere leaning back in your casuals.
Munnar
Talayar Valley Briar Tea Bungalow is easily accessible from Munnar. It is just 18 kms. from Munnar. The entire journey from Munnar to Talayar provides spectacular views of mountains, green wavy tea plantations, brooks and small waterfalls.
Valparai
Valparai is a hill station close to Pollachi with vast stretches of tea and coffee plantations. It has a rich flora and fauna due to its proximity to the reserve forest, The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Parambikulam National Park.
Meghamalai
Meghamalai means cloud clad mountains. These are the Varushanad mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. This area is also known as the Highwavys. There is 7 square kilometres of a scenic lake system winding through the valley of the hills.