Having had a look at the hotel we were booked in a place called Trichy and chatting to our driver we decided to try a change for a retreat in the mountains between Maderai and Trichy. This was called Lakeside in a village called Athoor. Ringing them up quickly booked us in so off we set from a very strange hotel in Thenmari in hopes of better things. On the way Sajith stopped and said wedding. Well before we knew it we were being ushered in and joined in the wedding photos. Carnt say the bride looked very happy maybe it was us or the arranged marriage she had just entered into. Keith put 500rs in his bridegrooms hand, which is the custom, and this triggered off more pics. They were so welcoming and it was great to be the history in their wedding album. Something to tell their kids.
Now on to the mystery place.
Into a very rural area near to a reservoir we followed a single roadway into the valley.
Our anticipation was well rewarded with a gem of a hotel.
The photos say it all. We loved it. Lunch was served on the patio overlooking the lake and the food was yummy. Beer as well 😀🌴😎👍. Lots of walking and watching birds of which there were many. An afternoon swim in the fab pool and then a siesta.  More food this time sitting on the roof area with candles. Very romantic. Ahh Keith sure you didn’t plan this 🌹😍.
Curled up in a little room with 5 Ghekkos running around catching the pesky midges we had soundless night.
Kennedy, and his team, ensure we were very well looked after with coffee sitting ready at 7am before we went off for a walk.
Been told there are Leopards, wild boar, snakes etc there none of which we saw but did not stop our enjoyment of this lovely retreat.  Thank you Sajith for this recommendation.