Boutique stays, curated

Handpicked places, told well

A small, considered collection of boutique and luxury stays — beginning in the rainforests of Wayanad, chosen for design, setting and soul.

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What we do

Craftedtales is a curator, not a catalogue. Every stay here is personally chosen and honestly told — so you spend less time scrolling listings and more time looking forward to the trip. When you find one you love, a simple message is all it takes.

The Collection

Featured stays

A first look — explore all ten handpicked stays in the collection.

Wayanad · Kerala

Vythiri Village Resort

A five-star rainforest sanctuary across 30 acres, with private pool villas suspended above the valley.

★ 4.7 · LuxuryFrom ₹6,500

Old Vythiri · Wayanad

Vythiri Mist Resort

A pet-friendly boutique heritage villa resort — wooden interiors and misty jungle hills.

🐾 Pet-friendly · BoutiqueOn request

Vellamunda · Wayanad

Banasura Hill Resort

Asia's largest "earth" resort — rammed-earth architecture across 35 acres, BBC featured.

🏔️ Eco · Earth resortOn request

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Where to go

Browse by destination

Starting in Wayanad, expanding across India's most characterful corners.

Wayanad

Kerala · rainforest highlands

Coorg

Karnataka · coffee country

Munnar

Kerala · tea hills

Travel by mood

Browse by experience

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Honeymoon

Private, romantic, unforgettable.

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Wellness

Spa, Ayurveda and slow days.

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Family

Space, activities and ease.

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Adventure

Zip-lines, trails and the wild.

Why Craftedtales

Curated, honest, personal

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Handpicked

Every stay is personally chosen for design, setting and soul — never auto-listed.

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Honestly told

Real photos, a curator's note, and what each place is genuinely good for.

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Personal service

No call-centre. Message us and a person helps you plan and book.

Plan your trip

Tell us what you're after

Dates, who's travelling, and the kind of place you have in mind — we'll do the rest.

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