Edgestay cottages at dawn overlooking misty coffee plantation hills in Chikmagalur

Stay close to Nature

Premium cottages amidst lush landscape.

An exquisite estate for a short getaway in coffee country — cottages and private sit-outs amidst tropical gardens, with the gurgle of a stream and the chatter of birds for company.

Heritage estate verandah with cane chairs overlooking the plantation

Heritage Estate

Memorable experiences for life.

Spectacular panoramic views, an unparalleled choice of accommodation, dining and recreation — the perfect balance for a holiday in paradise.

Guest walking a dog on an estate nature trail at sunrise

Pet Friendly

Bring your furry friend.

Pets are allowed at Edgestay. Lazy walks, nature trails and lawns to roam — your whole family, four legs included, is welcome.

Travellers Review Awarded Pet friendly Gold Earth Check since 2012
A heritage estate in the heart of coffee country Overview
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Explore the estate

A heritage estate in the heart of coffee country

Edgestay is set amidst lush green plantation, tropical gardens and a frolicking stream — an Elysian refuge of relaxation in the Western Ghats.

01 Panoramic estate views
02 Private sit-outs
03 Gold Earth Check since 2012

A Beautiful Eden

An exquisite estate for a short getaway in coffee country

Edgestay is thoughtfully designed to charm you with spectacular panoramic views of nature, an unparalleled choice of accommodation, dining experiences and recreational activities — an Elysian refuge of relaxation in the Western Ghats of India.

Exquisite cottages and private sit-outs set amidst tropical gardens, with the gurgle of a frolicking stream and the chatter of birds for company. Perfect for families, honeymooners, tourists, bird watchers, photographers, nature lovers, movie shootings, fashion shows, bikers’ pit stops, events and corporates alike.

11:00

Check-in

10:00

Check-out

18+

Check-in age

100%

Pet friendly

See the full estate gallery
Estate verandah with cane chairs Coffee cherries on the plantation Moon Light Cottage interior Stream running through the garden Malnad home-cooked spread Western Ghats hills at sunrise
Filter coffee with a plantation view Premium cottage private sit-out Garden lawn set for a celebration Walking a dog on the nature trail Cottages at dawn above the plantation Bird perched in the plantation canopy

Guest Rooms

Cottages, suites and country camps

Four ways to stay, each opening onto garden, lawn or plantation.

Moon Light Cottage Honeymoon suite

Moon Light Cottage

Wake in a shaded bed, take a fresh cup of estate coffee and relax in total seclusion behind a full glass wall. Built for honeymooners and romantic couples seeking ambience, space and privacy.

  • Glass wall
  • Shaded bed
  • Private sit-out
  • INR 3,999 · per person per stay
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Garden View Premium Cottage Most requested

Garden View Premium Cottage

A delightful range of thoughtful touches with a private seating area overlooking the garden and lawns. Modern amenities and courteous service keep guests in the best of spirits.

  • Private seating area
  • Garden & lawn view
  • Modern amenities
  • INR 5,999 · per person per stay
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Garden View Deluxe Room Family favourite

Garden View Deluxe Room

Contemporarily designed deluxe room with a common living and dining area, a long spacious verandah with a spectacular view, and a garden overlooking the aromatic coffee plantations.

  • Living & dining area
  • Long verandah
  • Plantation view
  • INR 3,999 · per person per stay
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Country Camp Cottage For groups

Country Camp Cottage

For bird watching, photography and adventure — a place to halt and breathe after a lazy walk. Ideal for single travellers, birders, photographers, adventure seekers and group tourists.

  • Bird watching
  • Photography
  • Adventure
  • INR 3,999 · per person per stay
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Home-style Malnad meal cooked with estate-grown spices

Dining

Homemade recipes, Malnad favourites

Our dining area, in the middle of the estate, offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests a wide list of homemade recipes — limited or unlimited meals, countryside Malnad favourites and chef’s choice barbeque & starters. “A tranquil retreat from the bustling city.”

Veg & non-veg menus
Malnad specialities
Chef’s choice barbeque

Hotel Highlights

Days built around the estate

Heritage plantation estate

A heritage property set amidst lush green plantation, tropical gardens and a frolicking stream.

Verandahs & living spaces

Common living and dining areas with long spacious verandahs opening to spectacular estate views.

Malnad home kitchen

Countryside Malnad favourites cooked with in-house grown spices that set taste buds tingling.

Hiking, camp fire & games

Hiking, pedal & paddle, cricket, camp fire, badminton, carroms and chess — with more adventures on the way.

Pet friendly

Pets are allowed — bring your furry friend along.

Nature trail & guides

Nature trails, cab arrangements and local guides available as a paid service.

Walking with pets on the estate nature trail

Bring your furry friend

Hiking, pedal & paddle, camp fire & more

Cricket, badminton, carroms and chess fill the day. Zip line, high ropes, fishing and cycling are coming soon. Cabs and local guides can be arranged as a paid service.

Packages & Offers

Bed & Breakfast from INR 1,999; stays from INR 3,999

Prices are per person, per stay. Cottage and room packages include dinner or lunch; breakfast is extra. GST extra as applicable. Attractive special packages are available for families, groups and corporates — book directly with us for the best value.

Good to know

Hotel policies

11:00 AM

Check-in

10:00 AM

Check-out

  1. 01 Check-in is at 11:00 a.m. and check-out at 10:00 a.m. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
  2. 02 Guests are charged per night. If no duration is specified at check-in, one night is presumed.
  3. 03 Minimum check-in age is 18. Pets are allowed.
  4. 04 Cancellation (in writing): free up to 14 days before arrival; 50% between 14 and 7 days; 100% at 6 days or less and for no-shows.
  5. 05 Smoking and tobacco are not allowed (fine INR 2,000). Outside food delivery is prohibited. Food & beverage orders are non-refundable.

Awards & Recognition

Recognised for the way we host

A decade of sustainable estate hospitality in the Western Ghats.

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Travellers Review Award

Recognised by guests for consistently high review scores.

Awarded to Edgestay

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Best Maintained Garden & Lawns

Regional recognition for the estate gardens and lawns.

Regional honour

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Gold Earth Check Award

Sustainable tourism certification held continuously.

Since 2012

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Certificate of Excellence

For hospitality, cleanliness and estate dining experience.

Guest voted

Client Testimonials

Words from our guests

“Total seclusion, spectacular views and food from a real home kitchen. We left slower than we arrived.”
Ananya & Rohit Bengaluru · Moon Light Cottage
“The verandah at sunrise, mist over the plantation and a cup of estate coffee — that alone was worth the drive.”
Vikram Shetty Mangaluru · Garden View Premium
“Our dog was treated like a guest. Trails, lawns, rabbits and ducks kept the children busy all weekend.”
The Menon Family Kochi · Garden View Deluxe
“We came for birding and stayed for the food. The Malnad spread with estate-grown spices is unmatched.”
Priya Nair Chennai · Country Camp Cottage
“Hosted a small corporate offsite here. Quiet, well organised and every request handled without fuss.”
Karthik Rao Hyderabad · Group booking