Hobbit homes have intrigued us longer than Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. When the books first came out 70 years ago, people were fascinated by the world Tolkien built and the nuances of the characters. So much so that many created look-alikes of the infamous hobbit houses across the world: some as permanent homes and others as rentals. While you may know the major gems, you might not be familiar with this Indian Hobbit home in Mumbai.
Titaly by AsanjA is a sustainable earth-sheltered home with two bedrooms, a private plunge pool, a green roof, and stunning views of the Sahyadri mountain range. This hobbit house in India almost puts others to shame and brings the Tolkien fantasy to life with a luxurious touch. The design of the vacation rental includes a cave-like interior accented with cleverly placed skylights and mosaic works throughout the structure.
Titaly – also called India’s first earth-sheltered home – is located 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from Pune but seems to transport you to The Shire. The accommodation can accommodate four to five people, while its sister property, Dragonfly, is bigger and fits up to 10 people. The Middle-earth aesthetics are uniform in both lodgings designed to be sustainable.
Upon approaching, you are greeted by the 360-degree views of the stunning mountain range encircling the property. An outdoor living space is designed next to the plunge pool. The underground cave-style rooms get plenty of natural light and ventilation thanks to the deftly placed openings on the side of the hill and the green roof. Nothing here is straight or linear. The curvaceous architecture is celebrated through exterior and interior elements, which blend in with the surrounding natural beauty.
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Its upbeat amalgamation of tile, stone, glass, and wood lends it a contemporary eclectic design vibe. The outdoor living space has plenty of room for a gathering with indoor games, a plunge pool, and a dining space with a barbeque facility. The pool and the walls have stunning white and blue mosaic tilework. The walls also feature intriguing china paintings.
From there, you access the two bedrooms and a small foyer. Each room has plenty of storage space and seating options. The mosaic tile work adorns the queen-size bedrooms and the bathrooms as well. But the most important aspect is the natural elements included in the interior, including natural stones.
You don’t have to be a Tolkien admirer or LOTR fan to spend a night at this wonderful earth-sheltered facility. You can book it through SaffronStay for INR 20,900 (roughly $250) a night.
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