Fort St. David is located on the outskirts of Cuddalore, on the bank of the Gadilam backwaters and just 45 minutes away from Pondicherry.
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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Fort 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
Towels
Wardrobe
Bottled Water
Bedrooms
Double Bed
Garden
Iron & Ironing Board
Laundry Service
Single Bed
King Size Bed
No Pets Allowed
Fire Extinguisher
Cashless Payment Available
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Fort St. David
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.
50% of property rental cost if you cancel 30 days or more before departure. No refund if you cancel within 30 days of departure.
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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
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
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.
Thomas Parry Suite
The luxurious Thomas Parry Suite is named in honour of Thomas Parry, the home’s first owner. The one exception to the home’s colour palette, this suite features strong burgundy shades, imparting the sense of royalty guests feel when they stay here.
Stretch out in the bed or gather around the coffee table for drinks, set against the backdrop of the Gadilam backwaters.
Cardamom Suite
In her 90s, Thomas Parry’s daughter recalled of her childhood in South India “the smell of spices and cardamom waiting to be shipped and the marvellous sight of the rolling surf.” This suite, named in honour of this memory, has access to the First-Floor Sitout so guests can enjoy similar marvellous sights of the ocean, dancing lazily in the distance.
Indigo Suite
The ground-floor suite, themed in blue, is named after Thomas Parry’s first export in Cuddalore, Indigo. With the curtains drawn back, you can feel your stress melt away.
Coral Bedroom
This single bedroom is named after the beautiful barrier coral reefs that abound in Cuddalore’s waters, reflecting their hues. Fittingly, it welcomes single travellers who want a comfortable base to stay in while they explore the area.
Entrance Lobby
A cannon recovered from the St. David Fort greets you as you walk into the entrance lobby, setting the mood for your Cuddalore holiday. The stairs that wind up to the first floor are lined with palm-leaf manuscripts from the early days of EID Parry’s, when it was still called Parry & Dare.
Ground-Floor Living Room
Sink into the sofas of the Living Room and strike up a conversation while you wait for your lunch to get ready. In a quiet moment, take a closer look at the ledgers framed on the wall to learn about Parry’s trading in Cuddalore at the time.
Dining Room
Take a seat at the dining table, set at an angle to make the most of the space, and dig into delicious local cooking. The small table by the window has been repurposed from a card table that would come out when the home’s residents were ready for a nighttime game.
Garden & Sitout
Stretch out in the small sitout of the living room, relaxing as the greens of the garden mingle with the blues of the river beyond.
First-Floor Lounge
The First-Floor Lounge invites you to relax in comfort, watching the trees sway and the gentle horizon beyond. If you can pull your gaze away from the windows, take a closer look at the sprawling painting that stretches across five canvases and imagine yourself living in Cuddalore during the colonial era.
First-Floor Sitout
The loungers in this sitout welcome you to sit for a coffee with the morning news as you watch the sun rise on the horizon. Or come outside with a drink in the evening and watch as the last rays of light escape behind the sea in the distance.
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