Niraamaya Kovalam, Kerala

An escape for body and mind, Niramaya's thirty-one cottages, nestled among An escape for body and mind, Niramaya's thirty-one cottages, nestled among twenty acres of swaying palms on the edge of a dramatic cliff edge, afford unobstructed ocean views. Private cottages, are constructed from reclaimed woods, and hung terracotta tiles, creating a heritage look. All cottages have indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and most include four-poster beds and flowing white linens. The Banyan Tree Bungalow is spectacular, tailored to honeymooners, with an outdoor bathtub in your private garden for a most romantic experience; whilst The Octagon boasts the most impressive floor to ceiling ocean views. The food at Café Samara is a cut above the rest from your usual home-cooked Keralan fair. Local Keralan dishes are there, alongside PanIndian flavours and European staples. Delicious Thai cuisine can be sampled at Essence, and Madira is the perfect spot for sunset cocktails. For an intimate experience, private candlelit dining can be arranged in several spots around the property. Morning yoga and meditation out on the sun deck, with dramatic views, is a nourishing experience, as is one of the signature treatments at the Niramaya Spa. The perfect escape for a luxury coastal stay.