My wife and I stayed at Dean Dale in April 2013 as part of a 4 month India trip, and after our first 6 weeks starting in Chennai and then south through Tamil Nadu, we needed a break. This place fitted the bill perfectly - situated in a small community a couple of kilometres from Kumily, it is, for India,... More

If you're looking for a nice and personal place in Kumily you are right in the Dean Dale Cottages! We called Cheryl on recommandation in advance and so she organised a shuttle to the Cottages (which are a little out of town, but the family offers a free shuttle all the time!). The room was clean and cozy, almost fancy... More

We stayed one night at dean dale cottages during end of March 2013. The place is bit away from thekkadey( may be 2-3km not very far). Since we were having the taxi so no problem but I hope they arrange free pick up from the town so again no issue. The room was big, neat and clean. The whole family... More

Staying in Dean Dale cottages was really nice and relaxing. The whole family who runs it is really friendly and helpful with anything. I got sick at the time we were staying and Cheryl went with me to a doctor and was taking care of me real nice giving me her ayurvedic medicine. You are surrounded with green and palm... More

People were really nice to pick you up at you arrival or to help you to plan your visits around. I really enjoy how heplful they were. The room was really good an quiet and I spent a very relaxing night.

We had a really nice time in Dean Dale Cottage. The place is at less than 5 minutes by auto rickshaw from the village, so don't believe the auto drivers who say it is very far to make you go in an other place ! The family often picks people up where they want. The family is really nice and... More

Set in quiet, peaceful surroundings, Dean Dale Cottages is a great place to stay. The family who runs it is very friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you get the most out of your visit to Kumily. The rooms are clean with a comfortable. There is plenty of hot water. Wi-fi is also available.... More

Lovely place and very accommodating family that will look after your every need. Rooms are lovely, I was lucky enough to be given their house to stay in while some family members were away and the guest rooms were busy, was a nice time out from our backpacking style of travel. Well priced too, check it out. Dan

Cant fault the place. Rooms are extremely clean and decently priced however Cheryl is not to far off a desperate rickshaw man trying to grab a fare. She is politely pushy attempting to sell her day trips, massages or even home meals to get some sort of commission.