Quaint Single Room in a Boutique Heritage Home

This cozy single room is nestled on the 1st floor of our traditional wooden home. The large single bed enhances comfort of a secluded retreat. We call this room ‘Malo,’ meaning "The Nest" in Gujarati. The Room visually expands as you open the windows into the central courtyard. A connect you to its rich heritage and the way of life in a past era. Colourful Block print curtains , traditional bed linens give a very homely feeling. bathroom out of the room but dedicated , on the same floor. The space ‘The French Haveli’ is an 150 year old, artistically restored Gujarati heritage home. It is a thrill of drama and colours and homeliness. Maintaining its splendid traditional structure, the ‘Haveli’ offers a unique experience of living in the historic community called the ‘Pol’. Living in this house is to experience the Gujarati culture with comfort and luxury. The Single rooms at French Haveli are the tiny jewels. The Malo has a beautiful red coloured private study just out of the room. A Separate stair connects the Malo from the court. Windows on the North wall open into a small lane . This lane connects the community spaces , front of french haveli and behind french haveli. Two doors access to this room that can be opened. These doors and windows give you a control of your experience as per your need, mood or time of the day. a comfort of large bed. This room has a dedicated toilet, out of the room at the same floor. Guest access As a guest at the French Haveli, you not only have access to the quaint single room, but you are also welcomed into our traditional Gujarati wooden home, offering a home away from home experience. Our dedicated housekeepers ensure that your stay is comfortable and memorable. Upon entering the house, you step into the ground floor lounge, featuring the central courtyard adorned with a traditional swing called Jhula. This courtyard, open to the sky, allows natural light and air to fill the space, creating a serene atmosphere. The courtyard has a rainwater collection chamber known as “tanka" and a water station with earthen pots called "Paniyara" , a quintessential feature of Gujarati homes. Here, you can immerse yourself in Gujarati culture, relax, and spend leisurely moments. The lounge area provides comfortable seating, perfect for reading or simply waiting. Moving to 1st floor , the dining table area, you’ll find a cozy space where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals made with ingredients sourced from the local markets. During the day, this dining area transforms into a convenient workspace, allowing you to attend to your tasks while enjoying the view of the central courtyard through the windows. One of the highlights of the French Haveli is undoubtedly the illuminated chowk, or central courtyard. The stone floor, cool to the touch, draws its refreshing feel from the underground tanka, designed to store rainwater for the hot Ahmedabad summer months. Guests often find themselves drawn to the Jhula overlooking the entrance, a characteristic feature of old Gujarati homes. This spot is ideal for engaging in lively conversations or finding quite solace with a good book. Other things to note Living at French haveli can be a very exotic experience as you also get to experience the traditional neighbourhood. One can do the various heritage walks, explore the neighbourhood walking , visit the restored havelis, do the city tours, try the gujrati culinary.