Rooms
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Complimentary Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner
Air ConditioningCeiling FanComplimentary Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner
Air Conditioning
Purified waterCeiling Fan
Air ConditioningPurified water
Cashless Payment AvailableFort St. David
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Complimentary Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner
Free Wireless Internet
Hair Dryer
Hot Water
LCD Flat Screen TV
Panoramic View
Private Parking
Security Services
* All additional services at the villa are charged separately.
Fort St. David
Check-In
14:00
Check-Out
10:00
Extra Guest
1 per room except Coral Room
Children Policy
All Ages
Smoking & Substances
Not Allowed
Parties and Events
Allowed
Pet Policy
Not Allowed
Alcohol Policy
BYOB; inside bedrooms only
Music
Allowed
Villa Staff
Cook & housekeeping services; LUX concierge
Accompanying Guest’s Staff
Allowed; 1 only
Modes of Payment
Credit card (3% surcharge applies), NEFT Wire transfer
Payment Deadlines
100% at the time of booking
Amount
10% of total booking amount
Payment Collection Date
Whole villa bookings; at the time of booking
Payment Return Date
For whole villa bookings only; within 7 days after the stay to an Indian bank account by NEFT only
How it is used
For whole villa bookings only; to protect the house against potential damages during the stay.
Cancel 30 days or more prior to check-in for a full refund. 15–29 days: 50% refund. 14 days or less: No refund. Note: Bookings for stays between 20 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027 bookings are non-refundable.
Fort St. David
Fort St. David was originally a guesthouse owned by EID Parry’s, Chennai’s longest-running business. It is one of the oldest in the company, having been purchased by Thomas Parry, who had founded the company in the late 1700s and moved to Cuddalore when he took an interest in indigo production. Executives would visit when checking in on the
Fort St. David
Just south of Pondicherry, on the Cuddalore backwaters, lies a lovingly restored 150-year-old maritime home. Reflecting British East India history and its owners, it stands near the historic Fort St. David. Step inside and feel transported back to the era of the Anglo-French wars.
Journey through the maritime history of Fort St David & Cuddalore and witness the crafting of colossal, handmade wooden cargo boats at Thaikkal with India’s foremost expert.
Escape to a pristine mangrove paradise — kayak and connect with nature in the Cauvery Delta
Immerse yourself in the sacred history and rituals of Chidambaram Temple with an expert Dikshitar-led tour.
Paddle through the Cauvery Delta's unexplored sacred mangroves and explore the ancient temple of the dancing Lord Nataraja in Chidambaram led by an expert Dikshitar-guide
2 Nights
Stay at Fort St David for two nights and discover its own history intertwined with that of Cuddalore’s maritime history.
3 Nights
Explore the hidden maritime history of Cuddalore and immerse yourself in the mangroves and mysteries of Chidambaram with this relaxing three night stay at Fort St David.
4 Nights
Follow the colonial trail of the European empires as they established themselves along the Coromandel Coast in the former fortified towns of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.
Fort St. David
Pleasant stay. We enjoyed the surroundings, mainly the river and beach views.
Muthu Krishnan
2026-03-18
Ben and I were warmly welcomed by the staff as soon as we arrived. It was such a beautiful welcome and we felt at home right away. Mahboob took such good care of us and took extra steps to make sure we were comfortable and well cared for. The staff was very helpful in giving us ideas and even places to explore and visit to make our stay here even better and fun. Madhuresh, his ...
Sheeba Grace
2026-03-15
Spent an exquisite few hours at this beautifully restored property. Spectacular sea views, well-appointed rooms, and extremely warm and hospitable staff. The tasty and yummy lunch that was served added to our absolutely charming afternoon. Maha, with her great attention to detail, was a very charming and endearing host. It compels us to make repeat visits. My husband’s birthday...
Ishwar Achanta
2026-03-12
Wonderful property. Hospitable staff. Silver Beach nearby is awesome for walking. Property is well maintained with a touch of EID Parry history. Really relaxed and enjoyed myself. Food was great. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Suresh Shanmugam
2026-03-12
Came here with family and had an amazing and comfortable stay. The rooms are extremely spacious and very well maintained. The staff is very helpful, caring and efficient. Never imagined such 5★ facilities available at Cuddalore ! Felt very nice being at a place with such heritage and history. Look forward to coming here again!
Srikanth Srinivasan
2026-03-07
Great stay. Lovely location and views. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Maria Manakil
2026-02-23
Fort St. David is located on the outskirts of Cuddalore, on the bank of the Gadilam backwaters and just 45 minutes away from Pondicherry.
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