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Property Overview

A soothing address for the mind and soul with Tamil heritage at the core

Svatma is inspiring in its ambience and hospitality, taking care of the minutest details that changes a regular hotel experience to something exemplary. Located in the heart of the town of Thanjavur, Svatma is brimming with cultural nuances, ensuring that the deep Tamil culture gets a fair showcase to the traveller from the point of food, wellness and culture. This is also a great place to base yourself to see the famous Brihadeshwara Temple of Thanjavur.

Svatma’s architecture and décor is infused with local flair – in the materials, art, décor and furnishings. Each room is distinct and yet bound by a common thread of oneness. Columned entrance, vintage furniture, arched doorways with sculpted embellishments and traditional bronze artefacts. From the physical to the ambience, Svatma offer a nurturing allure for travellers who like to travel slow and immerse themselves in a destination.

A stay in Svatma is about integrating the mind, body and soul. The wellness treatments involving a sound-healing chamber, a fine swimming pool, gym and therapies, along with delicious and healthy food is at the core of the hospitality. Then there is the authentic and deep cultural immersion with chamber concerts and Bharatanatyam performances in the evening. Even exploring the town ensures that you get under the skin of the place meeting the keepers of art – weavers, artists and artisans.  

 

Type of Property

  • Heritage
  • Contemporary
Svatma outdoor

Why Svatma?

  • Svatma offers a crash course in Tamil cuisine and culture with in-house Carnatic music concerts and Bharatanatyam performances.
  • It is the perfect base to explore the Chola temples and Thanjavur temple. The entire temple and heritage trail of Tamil Nadu trail is easily accessible from here.
  • The curated experiences by Svatma are the best in town.

GOOD TO KNOW

Svatma rooms

About Rooms

  • The boutique property has only a handful of rooms and suites for personalised service and hospitality. Each room has a distinct traditional or contemporary décor with an elegant slant. The furnishings, furniture and the art in every room makes it exquisite and personal. 
  • The rooms fall in the category of Studio, millennium Deluxe, Millennium Premium, Millennium Suite, Heritage Deluxe, Heritage Premium or Heritage Swappanam Suite.
  • Even though the accommodation has a traditional arch, the rooms have modern amenities for comfort.
Svatma food

About F & B Policy

  • The home style pure vegetarian cooking is nothing less than art form at Svatma. The restaurant Aaharam is an all-day fine food restaurant with a traditional display kitchen that stands beside the pool.
  • A traditional Tamil menu and health conscious dishes are available. 
  • The ingredients are mostly organic and meticulously prepared by trained specialist chefs.

THINGS TO DO

In Svatma

  • Wellness is a big part of the Svatma experience. Thanjavur, the heart of Indian music and classical dance is where the Indian ‘Veena’ instrument was born. The spa in the property offers a unique rejuvenating musical experience for massage. A regular spa facility is also present with Western and oriental treatments. 
  • You can relax in the pool area, surrounded by arched galleries.
  • There is a yoga and gym centre on the property.
  • Yoga and meditation add to the wellness aura of the property.
  • Join the local chef in dishing out and learning something traditional in the Svatma kitchen.
  • Enjoy Carnatic music at the chamber concerts and Bharatnatyam concerts in the evenings. 
  • Listen to Vedic chants as a healing and relaxation tool at Svatma.

Around Svatma

  • Most people visit Thanjavur as part of a South India temple trail. The Chola Temples, Brihadeeshwara Temple, Thanjavur royal palace and the highlights of Thanjavur lie only less than 10km away from the property, and are very easy to access. Let Svatma help you with the best guides in the city for an immersive trip.
  • Day trips to Gangai Konda Solopuram, Madurai and Kumbokonam Temple city can also be arranged.
  • Visit master craftsmen who still bring alive the art of Tanjore paintings.
  • Bronze sculpturing is a part of the town’s legacy. See local artisans and their craft still associated with the art.
  • See handloom weaving at close quarters in the town.
  • Explore the city and its many nuances with the help of an expert.

VITALS

Access

Vitals Vitals

Location: No. 4/1116, Blake Hr Sec School Road, Maharnonbu Chavadi, Thanjavur
Access: The closest airport to the property is in Trichy (50km), which is well connected to domestic flights. The Thanjavur railway station is only a km away.

“A calm oasis in a temple hopping trip, that makes you stay rooted to the culture with a generous hand of comfort and hospitality”

Prashant

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