Ajjana Mane — "grandfather's home" — is a Malnad courtyard house built new near Sagara, half an hour from Jog Falls, in the old style: a central thotti (courtyard) open to the sky, an airy chitte (foyer), teak and terracotta throughout. Underneath, it's built for comfort — air-conditioned rooms, clean modern bathrooms, and meals that are home-cooked the way they always have been.

Every room opens onto the courtyard and has its own private outdoor garden space with seating. Soft off-white walls, local hardwood furniture, a swing at the center of the room — the house has been appointed to be a home, not a hotel.

Talavata is a village of about 500 people — you'll see farms and everyday rural life all around, though the property itself stays quiet. Cattle in their shed, dogs, and a resident flock of geese on the lake next door are all part of the place. A well-lit circular path winds through the property for evening walks, and there are cycles on hand if you'd like to explore further. There isn't a schedule of "activities" here — just a working farm, a forest, and time.

Bookings and availability are handled on our booking site — pick your dates and we'll take it from there.