Further up on the other side of the road, this place (owned by Tamil Catholics) has three spotless, bright rooms, all with hot water. The double upstairs has a balcony and attracts a higher price. There's a small garden and the hosts are very welcoming.

This is a basic guest house run by a family. Even though it is basic it's clean, comfortable and has all the essentials - mosquito nets, clean sheets, en-suite rooms and fans. The owner collected me at the station and for a little extra made me a big breakfast in the morning. It took me 5 minutes to reach the lake and maybe another 10 to get to the main temple area on foot. Don't expect luxury but wonderful people and a cheap stay for what you get.