Malabar Escapes Serenity sits on a small hilltop in the Kanam estate. It is a private villa hotel surrounded by rubber estates and tropical spice gardens.

Featured at the Serenity hotel is the signature Purespa, yoga sessions, a swimming pool, badminton, mountain bikes, cooking demonstrations and a selection of movies & books.

There is plenty to explore within this unspoiled tropical setting. Activities include cycle tours and guided walks through the surrounding spice plantations; a day with the elephant; bullock cart excursions; and trips to the backwaters, temples and ancient churches.