En Vilasam

"Prices start from Rs 33,000 plus tax per night for Sun-Thu; and from Rs 44,000 plus tax per night for Fri-Sat. Rates vary seasonally and on holidays. On a pristine beach halfway between Chennai & Pondicherry, and home to a crumbling 17th century old fort, experience magic in this beautifully furnished Tamil home filled with art, antique furniture & treasures. Whet your appetite with delicious coastal cuisine, with catch sourced fresh off the beach. Indulge in water sports and swim in the ocean. SPACES IN THE VILLA - Villa sleeps a maximum of 8 guests. - Three Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms - Ground Floor Room - 1 King Bed - Ground Floor-1 Four Poster King - First Floor Room - 1 King Bed with Large Sit-Out - Air-Conditioned Formal Living & Dining Area & Pantry - Covered Open Lounge & Dining Area - Entrance Lobby with Seating - Powder Room & Shower - Koi Pond & Garden - Kitchen SERVICES AT THE VILLA - Pet Friendly - Complimentary breakfast & dinner, tea & coffee service - Chef specializing in coastal Tamil cuisine - Complimentary local snacks in the Villa - Daily Housekeeping services - High-quality bed & bath linen - Luxury bath amenities by Inara - Individual air conditioners in the bedrooms and in the formal living and dining area - 4G Wi-Fi in the common areas - 100% automatic power backup - Laundry (wash & fold) available - Curated experiences of the region - LUX Concierge & Guest Relations CURATED EXPERIENCES Delight yourself with our curated lunch special - a complete coastal Tamil feast, cooked by our villa team. Walk on the beach, swim in the ocean, and have the villa staff pack a coffee & snack picnic basket for you. Go on a self-guided visit to the Kadapakkam fishing village and watch the morning catch come in fresh. Explore the crumbling 17th century Alamparai Fort. Spend a morning or afternoon at a partner glamping resort and watersports center. Go on a guided visit to the Kaliveli Bio-Region visiting the salt pans, temples, & wetland restoration projects. Spend an evening in nature and enjoy a curated meal under a luxurious bamboo hut on a 25-acre farm. Take a half-day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mamallapuram. Spend a day in Auroville led by an expert insider as you are introduced to the concept, community, and food. Visit the quaint former French colony of Pondicherry on a guided walk of its history and architecture. Go on a full-day trip to the impressive forts of Gingee. Visit the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary between Oct-March. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS En Vilasam is located in the fishing village of Kadapakkam, home to the famous 17th century Alamparai Fort, about 1 hour’s drive halfway between Mamallapuram and Pondicherry. - Mamallapuram, Auroville & Pondicherry: 60 mins - Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary: 1.5 hrs - Gingee Fort: 2 hrs - Tiruvannamalai: 2.5 hrs - Chidambaram & Pichavaram: 3 hrs - Chennai: 2.5 hrs - Bangalore: 6.5 hrs Nearest Airports - Pondicherry Airport: 60 mins - Chennai Airport: 2 hrs"