- The replica guns on display inside the house and annex are only for viewing. They are strictly not to be touched or removed from their place.
- Evenings in Lovedale tend to be very cold. Dress warm before you start feeling chilly.
- Pets are not permitted in the villa.
- Indoor spaces are non-smoking. If you
Rooms
Lal's Bedroom
2 GuestsPersonal bathroom
King Size Bed
Heating
High-Speed Internet Access, Wi-Fi Connectivity
Pranav's Bedroom
2 GuestsPersonal bathroom
- King Size Bed
- Heating
- High-Speed Internet Access, Wi-Fi Connectivity
Vismaya's Bedroom
2 GuestsPersonal bathroom
- King Size Bed
- Heating
- High-Speed Internet Access, Wi-Fi Connectivity
Hideaway
Amenities
Heating
Fireplace
LCD Flat Screen TV
Streaming Service Such as Netflix
High-Speed Internet Access, Wi-Fi Connectivity
Complimentary Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner
Hot Water
Free Parking on the Street
Outdoor Parking
King Size Bed
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Hideaway
Complimentary Services
- Breakfast daily; coffee and tea available through the day with our compliments
- Portable room heaters in all bedrooms
- High-quality bed & bath linen
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Daily housekeeping
- Luxury bath amenities
- 100% power backup
- Board games
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Available Services
* All additional services at the villa are charged separately.
- Garden BBQs and authentic local South Indian meals available with suggested menus
- Advance and daily provisioning services available for a fee
- Bonfire services available
- Laundry with 24-hour turnaround
- Firewood for a bonfire or the fireplace at a fee
- Curated experiences of the Nilgiris including nature walks, food experiences, tea-tasting, dining reservations & golf sessions
- Itinerary planning & organising special occasions
- Airport transfers and local transport, including acting drivers
HOUSE RULES
Hideaway
POLICIES
House Rules
Check-In
14:00
Check-Out
10:00
Extra Guest
Max 3
Children Policy
All Ages
Smoking & Substances
Not Allowed
Parties and Events
Not Allowed
Pet Policy
Not Allowed
Alcohol Policy
Allowed
Music
Allowed
Villa Staff
Villa supervisor & cook, 2 daytime housekeepers and gardener
Accompanying Guest’s Staff
Max 2, price includes meals
Payment Terms
Modes of Payment
Credit card (3% surcharge applies), NEFT Wire transfer
Payment Deadlines
100% at the time of booking
Security Deposit
Amount
One night charge of the villa
Payment Collection Date
Time of booking
Payment Return Date
Within 7 working days after stay
How it is used
To protect the property against potential damages during the stay
Cancellation Policy
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.
Hideaway
STORY & SPACES
Fans of Malayalam cinema and of peaceful hill station holidays alike will cherish their time at Hideaway, home of iconic superstar Mohanlal. Step through the ivy archway into this enormous open house and admire the memorabilia from his long body of work. Built more than a decade ago, Hideaway was a family retreat while the children were studying
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Hideaway
Detailed Description
Garden
The family’s love for the Nilgiris shines through in the vibrant garden, which blooms year-round. The only seasonal flowers here are the roses that weave between the ivy on the arches.
This space captures the true meaning of the villa’s name, “Hideaway.” It represents a celebrity’s escape from the rest of the world to a beautiful, tranquil Eden.
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GUEST FEEDBACK
We had a fantastic time! The staff were always smiling and amiable. Special mention to the excellent food. The place is amazing, comfortable, and made our anniversary so special. Thank you so much for that. The Kerala-style cuisine was also enjoyed v...
Padmaja Venkat
2026-03-23
Amazing place. Beautiful garden with a sweet smell of flowers. The staff is excellent, very courteous & hospitable. Food was delicious. Nice bonfire in the night. Large living room. The drawing room has great comfy sofas & a nice, classy fireplace. T...
VR Pattabiraman
2024-11-24
Hello,
It was a wonderful experience staying at Lal Ethan's property!! Amazing food cooked by Mr & Mrs Johore & wonderful service by their team. Thank you so much for the hospitality. Looking forward for another vacation here!!
Srinivasan Ramasubbu
2025-06-27
Dear Lux & Lock Team,
It's been a pleasure staying with you. Excellent service by your team. Extremely satisfied, we came for a family staycation and have been taken care of so well. Excellent food, special thanks to the chef. The property has also ...
Bharath
2025-06-30
Dear Lux team,
It was a pleasure staying here, it was lovely and pleasant. Loved the food and the chefs (Deepa & Jomon) were very kind enough to treat us well with good food and hospitality. Would love to visit again.
SIBIN NELSON
2025-07-19
It has been a wonderful stay. Felt like home. Truly amazing especially the food. We will definitely come back soon.
Shivaram
2025-10-11
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