How to Spend Your Valentine’s Day in Sunny Woodlands Estate

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.

It doesn’t have to mean fixed menus, crowded restaurants, or rushing to make an evening feel special. Sometimes, the most memorable celebrations are the quiet ones, the kind where you slow down, step away from noise, and simply spend time together.

Set within 11 acres of private forest in Kodaikanal, Sunny Woodlands Estate has always been a place for that kind of pause. A place where mornings begin gently, afternoons stretch without urgency, and evenings end beside a fire under an open sky.

This year, there’s a more flexible way to experience it.

A More Flexible Way to Stay

Sunny Woodlands Estate was once experienced mostly as a full private villa, perfect for families, celebrations, and longer holidays.

That remains unchanged.

But now, you can also experience it more intimately.

The estate may be reserved by the room.

Which means you can:

• Book just one room
• Stay even for a single night
• Visit any day of the week (weekends included)

Whether you’re planning something special for Valentine’s Day or simply feel like stepping away together for a short break, the estate now adapts to how you want to stay.

Choosing Your Room

Even when booked by the room, Sunny Woodlands remains an estate, not a hotel.

There are only six rooms across the entire property, divided between Sunnyside and Woodside. That means no crowded hallways, no busy schedules, and no sense of rush. Just open lawns, forest paths, and quiet corners you can make your own.

At Sunnyside

Sunnyside carries a lighter, more contemporary feel.

The Deluxe Garden View Room opens directly into greenery. Mornings begin with soft light filtering through the trees and the ease of stepping outdoors whenever you wish.

The Deluxe Valley View Room, the largest in Sunnyside, offers generous space and an adjoining private deck overlooking open views, perfect for slow coffee mornings or lingering sunset conversations.

The Deluxe Forest View Room stands apart with its distinctive four-poster bed and forest-facing windows, blending modern comfort with a subtle touch of warmth and character.

Each room includes an ensuite bathroom and easy access to shared gardens, living spaces, and open decks.

At Woodside

Woodside reflects more of the estate’s original bungalow character that is warmer, slightly more classic, and deeply connected to the forest around it.

The Luxury Heritage Room is the most spacious in this wing, featuring a king-size bed, an electric fireplace, and a private deck that opens toward the trees, especially comforting on cool Kodaikanal evenings.

The Deluxe Heritage Room balances comfort and character, with a king-size bed and garden-facing windows that keep you close to the surrounding greenery.

The Superior Heritage Room, more intimate in scale, offers a cozy king-size bedroom with forest views and a quiet charm that feels gently tucked into the landscape.

Whichever wing you choose, the experience remains calm, spacious, and unhurried.

The Kind of Amenities That Help You Slow Down

A Valentine’s stay at Sunny Woodlands isn’t about packed schedules. It’s about small moments that unfold naturally.

Every room stay includes:

• A daily evening bonfire as the air turns cool
• One complimentary spa, sauna, or jacuzzi session during your stay
• A guided walk through the estate, followed by high tea
• Freshly prepared tea and coffee served on request throughout the day

There are no kettles on counters. No queues. Just ask, and it arrives.

The estate walk lets you notice details you might otherwise miss, the eucalyptus and shola trees, the open lawns, the quiet lily pond at the end of the trail. High tea becomes less about the spread and more about the pause.

And the spa or sauna session? It’s simply a gentle way to unwind together.

A Day at Sunny Woodlands, the Valentine’s Way

Imagine arriving in the late afternoon.

The air feels cooler than the city. You settle into your room. There’s time for a slow walk before sunset. Maybe you sit on your deck. Maybe you wander without a plan.

As evening falls, the bonfire is lit. The sky deepens above the trees. You sit close, not because it’s cold, but because it feels right.

The next morning, there’s no rush. Light filters in softly. Tea is brought to your room. You step out for a quiet walk before breakfast. No itinerary. No checklists.

Just time.

Still an Estate, Just More Intimate

Because there are only six rooms across 11 acres, the estate never feels busy. You may see a few other guests, but never crowds. You’ll find lawns wide enough to feel alone and paths quiet enough to hear your own footsteps.

It’s the ease of a room stay, with the feeling of having an entire estate around you.

Choose How You Want to Celebrate

Sunny Woodlands Estate can now be experienced in more than one way:

• By the room, ideal for couples and short escapes
• By the wing - Sunnyside or Woodside, for families and small groups
• As a full private estate, for longer stays and special occasions

However you choose to stay, the essence remains the same, space, calm, and a deep connection to the forest.

Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be elaborate to be meaningful.

Sometimes, it’s simply about stepping into the woods, and spending time together.

If that sounds like your kind of celebration, Sunny Woodlands Estate is waiting.