Coucal @ The Lazy Grasshopper Farm near Chennai

Farm stay in Ozhavetti, India

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Parameswaran
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Furry friends welcome

Bring your pets along for the stay.

Outdoor entertainment

The alfresco dining and outdoor seating are great for summer trips.

Designed for staying cool

Beat the heat with the A/C, portable fan and ceiling fan.
Set in an organic farm nestled in a sleepy village in Tamil Nadu, our accommodation is rustic & simple, the food delicious & honest and there's time to relax or much to do, depending on your inclination.

Nature lovers & history buffs have loads to explore & we would be happy to give you pointers on what our surroundings have to offer.

However, if all you want is to get away from the urban clutter, then enjoy a simpler life under the stars with us - we promise to leave you undisturbed!

The space
Standing independent of the main house, The Greater Coucal (yes, the space is named after one of the busy birds you’ll see around our farm) is our very quaint and surprisingly spacious farmstay cottage.

As you enter, starting with an open verandah with a great view of the farm, you move into a more private courtyard that is ideal for work or to sit down and enjoy one of our farm-fresh meals. Your footsteps then take you into a cozy, well-ventilated living room and an open plan bedroom for a couple. The accommodation also features a clean, ensuite bathroom with running hot and cold water.

Ideal for a couple, additional bedding can also be arranged on request to accommodate an extra adult or two children below the age of 14, in the living area.

With period furniture dotting this space of cool terracotta floors, terracotta and whitewashed walls and reclaimed windows and doors, be prepared to be transported into old-world rusticity and the charm of a simple farm life – if you choose, you can throw the many windows open (though the space is air-conditioned) and the room stays surprisingly cool, all day long.

Guest access
Cool sunrises over paddy fields & stunning sunsets over a horizon of trees. Starlit skies. Nightsong. The thrill of watching fireflies.

The easterly afternoon wind bringing the sea breeze in to cool the earth.

Our fields and unrestricted views of the adjacent lake and its surrounding grasslands.

Spotting kingfishers, cheeky drongos, meditating herons, helicopter dragon flies, the dart of the Indian roller - one can go on and on.

Activities around the farm - planting, watering, weeding, nurturing, harvesting.

Other things to note
Veg & non-veg set menus are available and prepared to order; this has to be placed in advance with us. Please contact us while booking for the options available and pricing, as well as other information you may want to share including dietary restrictions & allergies.

We now have wi-fi access at the cottage, available on request. Airtel and Jio 5G work as well

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Lake view
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

7 nights in Ozhavetti

4 Mar 2023 - 11 Mar 2023

Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 43 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Ozhavetti, Tamil Nadu, India
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Agrarian rural setting.

Close to the historical Chola town of Madhurantakam. Other destinations from the farm include the country's oldest bird sanctuary at Vedanthangal , the Mughal-era Alamparai fort, the even older Dutch built Sadras fort, the 8th century Jain caves at Onampakkam and the well known town of Mamallapuram.

Equidistant from Pondicherry & Chennai, and a quick drive away from both.

The scenic approach from ECR with ancient tamarind, banyan and other trees arching over the road is a throwback to the old days of highway travel.

Meet your host

Superhost
50 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: Farming
Speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil

Parameswaran is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Ayesha

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 pm
Checkout before 12:00 pm
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported