Thotadhalli lies at the base of the Mullayanagiri―Baba Budangiri circuit of Chikmagalur. The homestay offers an authentic Malnad experience, especially with the simple yet delicious food and aesthetically charming rooms. A perfect family ambience makes this homestay popular with guests travelling with children. Prepare to be enthralled by the array of bonsai plants and painstakingly collected antiques in the house. The aesthetics of the homestay are as exquisite inside as outside. If travelling with kids, choose the mezzanine floored room with a charming flight of steps for the kids to climb up to their spot. Children love a corner for themselves and it works brilliantly to optimise space and price. The rooms are furnished with antiques and earthy bric-a-bracs. The best part of the house is the home-made food which is served in a common semi-open dining area. This also doubles up as a game room with a carom board and other board games to entertain the kids. The small grassy patch in front of the rooms is yet another popular spot to relax in. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to the hiking points close by. Also look out for a coffee plantation walk organised by the owners.