# Samiksha's Nest Inn

> Samiksha's Nest Inn is a private four-bedroom cottage for up to 12 guests inside a working tea estate at West Brooke, 7 km from Kotagiri in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India. Meals are cooked to order on site. Bookings are made on Airbnb.

- Address: Eco Valley, West Brooke, Kotagiri, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 643214, India
- Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AVVjCJ4ksZKy8rb17 (11.4149477, 76.8209145)
- Book: https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/20239760
- Phone and WhatsApp: +91 83173 07278, +91 63632 94171 (Daily, 9 am – 9 pm)
- Email: samikshasnestinn@gmail.com
- Rating: 4.63 out of 5 from 72 Airbnb reviews; host Nivetha is an Airbnb Superhost

## The cottage

- Guests: 12
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- To Kotagiri: 7 km

Inside a tea estate at West Brooke, between Kotagiri, Coonoor and Ooty. Two living rooms, a dining room, a covered lounge and a fenced private lawn with a fire pit. A caretaker, Pradeep, lives on site and cooks to order.

Amenities: Private lawn, Bonfire and barbecue, Fireplace, Two living rooms, Wi-Fi, Free parking, Caretaker on site, Extra mattresses.

## Bedrooms

- Bedroom 1: King bed, en suite
- Bedroom 2: King bed, en suite
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed, en suite
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed, shared bathroom

Up to five extra mattresses on request.

## Guest ratings

- Check-in: 4.7
- Communication: 4.7
- Accuracy: 4.6
- Location: 4.6
- Cleanliness: 4.5
- Value: 4.4

> The property is surrounded with tea estates and feels amazing. It was quite, calm and relaxing.
> — Kumar, April 2026

> The veg biriyani that we had here was one of the best we’ve ever had, and was so good that we kept talking about it throughout the trip.
> — Vivek, July 2025

> Pradeep, the caretaker, was the nicest, friendliest person and made us feel right at home.
> — Pranav, September 2026

> We were a family of 6… The ambience of the property was pleasant and homely, and the location was beautiful!
> — Ranjit, September 2024

## Location and access

About 7 km from Kotagiri on the Kotagiri–Coonoor road. The last 200–300 m is an unpaved estate track: hatchbacks and SUVs manage it, minibuses and tempo travellers find it tight.

- Kotagiri town: 7 km, about 11 min by car
- Coonoor railway station: 15 km, about 30 min by car
- Ooty railway station: 22.5 km, about 45 min by car
- Mettupalayam railway station: 40 km, about 1 h 10 min by car
- Coimbatore Junction: 76 km, about 1 h 55 min by car
- Coimbatore airport (CJB): 76 km, about 2 h by car

## FAQ

### How do I book?

Through Airbnb, which handles payment, confirmation and cancellation. Pick your dates on this site and the listing opens with them filled in.

### How do we reach the cottage?

It is 7 km from Kotagiri on the Kotagiri–Coonoor road. The last 200–300 m is an unpaved estate track: hatchbacks and SUVs manage it, minibuses and tempo travellers find it tight. Arrive in daylight the first time.

### Are meals included?

No. Our caretaker cooks to order from the menu, and food is charged per dish. Order at least 4 hours ahead; the kitchen runs from 8 am to 10 pm. Guests can’t use the kitchen, but outside food is welcome.

### Do I need a Nilgiris e-pass?

Yes, if you drive a vehicle registered outside the Nilgiris. It is free from epass.tnega.org. Single-use plastic, including water bottles, is also banned in the district.

### Is there anything nearby?

The cottage is surrounded by tea, with no shops on the estate. Kotagiri town, with restaurants, ATMs and a pharmacy, is 11 minutes away. Mobile data works at the cottage.

### Can you arrange cabs or treks?

Yes. We arrange day cabs, airport and station transfers and local guides. A guided 5–6 km trek is ₹500 per person for groups of six or more, and a bonfire is ₹800 per evening.

### Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The lawn is fenced, extra mattresses are available and the kitchen cooks mild food for children on request.

### Are pets allowed?

Please ask us on WhatsApp before booking.