OUR STORY
The Milford Lodge, as it was originally known, was built in the late 1800s by George John Ingram Cotton – a dental surgeon with the British Army in India – whose patients included Winston Churchill and Rudyard Kipling.
Bought in the mid-1900s by the current owners, Milford was used for years by the family and close friends as a holiday home, a place to regroup, a cool retreat away from the heat and chaos of Madras, and a space from which to reconnect with their roots as planters.
MEET OUR TEAM
From the dedicated gardeners to the wizened Chef, Milford Bungalow is cared for and operated by experienced and trusted estate employees.
This group of warm smiling faces is led by Sujatha – the wife of a planter herself. Experienced in running plantation homes and homestays, Sujatha is the perfect guide to the secrets of Coonoor. Under her direction, the team ensures a seamless experience for visitors – local food and delicacies prepared to individual tastes and dietary requirements, activities curated for families or groups of friends with different ages and interests, and all the thoughtful conveniences that are the product of the finest attention to detail.
