The Hermitage, Belgaum

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The Hermitage, Belgaum, North Karnataka

Always wanted to be part of a farm and see how they do it?

Then come to The Hermitage which offers the best of both worlds – a rural ambiance with modern amenities.

Set in a sleepy little village in Khanapur in Belgaum.

The Hermitage is a 45 acre farm shaded by chikkoo (sapodilla), mango and coconut trees.

An abundant crop of vanilla, pepper, coffee, tea and cacao along with medicinal plants make this farmhouse highly self-sufficient.

Immerse yourself in nature with bulbuls, barbets, parakeets and woodpeckers along with bison, deer and peacocks who all make the Hermitage their home.

Amble along the gentle slopes and a little stream nearby or have a chat with your hosts, David and Morvarid and feel the warmth of their hospitality.

Escape To The Hermitage

Unwind

Immerse yourself in farm activities with David.

Or go bird watching or trekking.

Hire bikes.

Cycle around the rural areas, chat with the villagers and get a feel of local life.

Short drives to nearby villages to witness local ceremonies or just walk around are also possible.

Try your hand at pottery with local potters or test your culinary skills with Morvarid as she takes you through some Parsi dishes.

Sleep

Enjoy an “uplifting” experience by staying in the Machan and a bamboo and wooden home on stilts, 11 feet above the ground, offering fabulous views.

Or choose the Kadaba, a typical village home built of bamboo, wood, and mud plaster.

The Gota is one of our favorites, a rural cottage distinctively styled with recycled, handmade village tiles.

The Machan and Kadaba don’t have electricity, so be prepared for the stars.

Savour

Enjoy deliciously spiced, sumptuous Parsi dishes.

The Hermitage is also known to whip up some fantastic Anglo Indian food.

Kofta curries, yellow rice, dry fries, and poppadums!

Treat your sweet tooth with home-made wild jamun jam.

Pay

Rs 2500 per person, per day inclusive of all meals.

Reach

The Hermitage is 45 kilometres away from Belgaum city.

Depending on where you are coming from – Goa, Maharashtra, Bangalore – there are multiple options.

We can guide you based on your location.

Pick up can be arranged at extra cost

T&C

The Hermitage Guesthouse is closed during the monsoon season – from the 7th of June to the 28th of September as the rains make it difficult to manage guests.

A deposit of 50% of the total daily tariff is to be made at the time of booking.

The Hermitage does not accept credit card payments.

Payment can be made only via bank draft or bank transfer.

While at the guesthouse cash payments can be made in Indian Rupees, USD, Euros or Pound Sterling.

Check in and check out time is 11 am.

Cancellation and Prepayment terms vary with each accommodation.

Please contact us for more details.