Off the beaten track, hidden away in the rural hinterlands on the outskirts of Yala National Park, Mayur Lodge is a four-acre retreat surrounded by nature. You will enjoy frequent sightings of the abundant birdlife and foraging peacocks and peahens after whom this lodge is aptly named: Mayur means peacock in Sanskrit.

Be cosseted in two sublimely spacious villas with their own private pools, stylishly touched with heritage accents. Perfect for families or couples alike. Unwind and forget the world in a peaceful book-reading nook or a dip in the pool and an afternoon siesta for the less jungle-inclined. The property’s naturalist will gladly reveal the secrets of the surrounding fauna and flora and walk you to the graceful, centuries old tamarind tree under which you could request a barbeque dinner at sundown, surrounded by fireflies.