Leela Kovalam

Leela Kovalam

He Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala. With 182 rooms and suites dotted over many verdant acres, Kerala’s largest beachside resort is cradled between two sweeping beaches. Perched on a rock-face, this 5 star deluxe resort offers the most panoramic views of the famed Kovalam shoreline. Along with spoiling you with a host of impeccable dining and entertainment options, The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala also has Divya, an authentic Ayurveda Wellness Spa. You could also choose to unwind in our splendid infinity pools that merge into the westerly horizon.

ROOMS:

The Sea facing guestrooms, sit perched on a rock–face and the interiors are designed in an ethnic Kerala theme. Main Lobby, The Café, Bar and Meeting Rooms are located here.Individual pavilions located on ground level, are designed to reflect the best of Kerala interiors.

RESTAURANT:

Restaurant featuring a wood-fired pizza oven and buffet set up in addition to multi cuisine fare.

SERVICES:

In-room electronic safe, Mini bar,International direct dial telephone, Satellite television, Smoke detectors and sprinkler system, Internet access, 24 hours in-room dining, Laundry and dry cleaning, Concierge services, Wake up call service, Doctor/Nurse on call.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle Kottayam

Hotel Windsor Castle A downtown Deluxe Hotel, located in  Kottayam, Kerala. It is the gateway to Kumarakom. The most sought after tourist destination in Kottayam.

Situated in the most picturesque surrounding of the Vembanad Lake, this leisure hotel stands above the rest in style, class and luxury. Set on a sprawling 20 acres of lush foliage and landscaped lawns this leisure hotel provides the ideal getaway for a relaxed and enriching experience.

Complementing the imposing façade of the exteriors, are the equally inviting interiors. Right from the atrium to the rooms, all are done elegantly, pleasantly merging with the modern comforts that the hotel imparts.

Accommodation:

The hotel offers a variety of rooms to choose from. Deluxe rooms, Executive Deluxe rooms and Suite rooms. Each room is tastefully and artistically done. And presented with all the modern facilities desirable for a relaxed stay.

*   34 DELUXE ROOMS
*   2 EXECUTIVE DELUXE ROOMS
*   4 SUITE ROOMS

Dining:

For all the connoisseurs of good food, Windsor Castle offers the services of three restaurants that exceed one another with their gourmet treats.

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Head towards LAKE PARADISE for a multi cuisine buffet lunch and dinner. A mix of Continental, Chinese, Indian and Oriental. Leaves you asking for more after every meal you partake here.
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For a scrumptious Kerala cuisine, NALUKETTU the heritage restaurant offers a wide array of authentic malayali dishes. From the all time favourite Karimeen Polichathu (Pearl Spot baked in some of the finest spices and herbs) to Mutton Stew with Appams.
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DOLPHIN is the poolside restaurant that serves your favourite drinks (Cocktails and Mocktails) accompanied with some hot snacks.
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THE CLUB stocks some of the finest of spirits. An ideal place to unwind and relax.

Location:

The WINDSOR CASTLE is located in the most idyllic town of Kottayam. With just 70kms from Cochin International Airport, 175 kms from Trivandrum international airport and just 2kms from Kottayam railway station access to Windsor Castle is easy.
Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields, highlands, hills and hillocks, rubber plantations and a totally literate town makes Kottayam a land of unique characteristics.

Thadi Perra

Thadi Perra

An interesting concept totally, Thadi Perra which literally means wooden house is exactly that. Nestled amidst verdant rubber plantations & lush green vegetation, Thadi Perra is a traditional old Kerala house built in accordance with the principles of ” thatchushastra” the science of carpentry. Situated in a 50 acre Rubber plantation, the quaint abode is certainly an ensemble of simplicity & elegance with carved wood ceilings. The unique architectural style and the greenery around it makes the entire locality cool, cozy and comfortable. Not to mention, the striking intimacy with nature one feels as soon as they step in. The property is effortlessly ecologically conscious. Solar power is used as energy for hot water, With a nearby farm which practices of farming down to the last details. Complete with farm animals.The proximity to a much acclaimed Ayurvedic hospital makes this an important destination in terms of getting authentic ayurvedic therapy.

ROOMS:

Property offers two independent traditional houses each with a large bedroom & bath. Each Comes with its own dining room & kitchenette. Large Verandahs to soak in the view. Open to sky center courtyard. Stepping into Thadi Perra one is impressed by the light & airy feel to the place. Property has windows to allow the cool breeze to flow through all the rooms

RESTAURANT:

Typical Syrian Christian (Central Travancore) food and the importance is to try and serve from the garden. Only organic vegetables are grown and cooked. Guests can join the butler for a demo cooking.

SERVICES:

Plantation visit Village visit cooking Demo

LOCATION:

Property is located at Pala, Meenachil district, 28 kms from Kottayam and 100 kms from Cochin

Kalaketty Estate

Kalaketty Estate, Kanjirapally, Kottayam

Welcome to Kalaketty EstateNestled in the midst of a lush green 150 acre estate is our traditional Syrian Christian home. We are a family of planters who have been living in this ancestral home for the past 3 generations. This house was built in 1930 by my grandfather, Mr. K.V. Joseph Pottamkulam.

The house is set amidst old and huge Mahogany, Teak, Mangostene, Nutmeg and Clove trees and overlooks lush green paddy fields. Rubber is the main crop we grow on the estate, besides cocoa, tapioca, pepper, vanilla, rice, coconuts, bananas and pineapples.

Your stay with us at our estate home would be a good opportunity to experience life as we do in the plantation. You will be well cared for and comfortable in our home, and your privacy is assured since the out house is independent from the family residence.

ROOMS:

Accommodation is offered in our family bungalow and in the large out house which is spacious and richly furnished. The heavily timbered doors and windows and the red oxide polished floors add to the grandeur of the house. The walls, plastered with lime-stone stucco added with egg whites are neatly finished and kept impeccably white.

SERVICES:

A jeep ride through the estate will be an interesting experience, Short walks through the farm down to the brooks and streams are sure to be a refreshing and invigorating experience. Explore and experience the local village and the market on a bicycle.

LOCATION:

100 Km from Kochi International Airport.

Elamthottam Bungalow

Elamthottam Bungalow, Kottayam

Elamthottam Bungalow was built in 1945.The word Thottam in Malayalam means an estate. As the name itself suggests the mansion is also an estate bungalow.The bungalow is a blend of local architecture, and the colonial style is evident on its well spread exterior patterns. The steeply pitched tile roof of the building flow down to border the low fringed sheet roof , covering the bay windows seen on all sides of the bungalow

Located 5kms from Kanjirapally Town & 100kms from Cochin, the drive up to the bungalow is along a mud road winding up from north east. While entering in to the long verandah facing the east, one would notice the calmness engulfing the compound which is canopied at the calmness engulfing the compound which is canopied at the south and the western flanks by tall trees.

The whole locality is a bit cool due to the vegetations around. The wide spread drawing room is well appointed with simple furniture and sofas. One can relax in the soothing calmness of the house as the hosts – Mr. Kurian Pottenkulam and Tessy takes care of the guests as a member of their family, in the most hospitable manner making one feel very special.

Stepping into the bedroom one can feel the cool air and light seeping through the large bay windows facing the south. The large dining room is furnished with massive tables and other grand furniture, the work of which has evident influences from mid-Victorian period

About Us:

I am a member of the Potamkullam family. My wife, children and I live on our family’s ancestral home.We are a typical Syrian Christian Family. I have opened my home to guests from different parts of the world, and I look forward to meeting you wonderful people and experiencing your varied cultures.

A community unique to this part of the country. It is essential that you know more about the place, and more importantly to know more about us. KANJIRAPALLY. Located in central Kerala, in the heart of Kottayam district, is famous for its rubber. It is inhabited by a peaceful closely knit community, which consists mainly of traditional Syrian Christian Families, all most all of them related to other each, either directly or through marriage..

The majority of our homes are located in rubber estates, this makes them ideal for a peaceful holiday from the pressures of the world.. We stay in our Tharavadu, which literally means “an ancestral house”. Built in 1945 by my Father and surrounded by rubber trees, the Tharavadu is a blend of local and colonial architecture. The word Thottam in Malayalam means an estate. As the name itself suggests the mansion is also an estate bungalow. Since it was built while the British still ruled in India there is some Western influence in the architecture of the building – though in essence it retains its local atmosphere.

The drive from the main Kanjirapally – Erattupetta road up to the bungalow, winds first through a paddy field, and then gradually climbs via a mud road on to the front compound of the house. When sitting on the long verandah facing east, you will immediately notice the calmness that engulfs the whole surroundings, with its canopy of tall green trees and a panoramic view of the lofty mountains of the Western Ghats away in the background.Generally the climate around the hill, on which the house is situated, is cool with a slight chill during the nights.

Accommodation:

The Bungalow offers TWO large double rooms with all modern amenities and very comfortable furniture. There is also a smaller bed-cum-study room available for the convenience of the guests.

The spacious drawing room is well appointed with simple furniture and comfortable sofas. The bedrooms are large but snug, and you can feel the cool air and gentle light trickle through the large bay windows facing the south. The big dining room is furnished with massive tables and other grand furniture, the work of which has evident influences from the mid-Victorian period.

The grand piano placed in the drawing room, one among the many musical instruments you will find here, is a very interesting antique piece. This is a much valued legacy handed down to the younger generations from our forefathers

Services:

In this Tharavadu you can experience the real flavour of typical Syrian Christian cuisine and also dishes from the west. For the tourist from Kochi, on his way to Thekkady and Periyar this is the ideal spot to stop and have their lunch break. This can easily be arranged with a bit of prior notice.

Kerala cuisine is quite famous and the best thing about it is that there is always something for every palette. The cuisine that we follow is that of central Kerala which has been passed on to us by earlier generations. From the mildly spiced “Meen Moily” to the spicy “Nadan Duck Roast”, a wide variety of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishesare available to you that are guaranteed to tickle every taste bud. For those who prefer something closer to home, a few continental dishes are available, [on request], as well. Toddy is also available, but seasonal and again on request.

Activities:

A visit to the monastery run by the order of St.Benedictines, where one can see a chapel built by incorporating various architectural styles of different religions. A school for the blind is also run by the monastery. Artifacts made by the inmates are on display at the school.

The outdoor lovers can make a take off to the Vagamon mountains for a getaway to the tea gardens were there are numerous panoramic views all around. A picnic can be arranged to the hills followed by a lunch at the home of the relatives of the Elamthottam household. This house is at Teekoy near a waterfall on the foothills of Vagamon

Kumarakom Lagoon

Kumarakom Lagoon , Kottayam

Kumarakom Lagoon

Enter the most ideal location for our dream vacation.
Kumarakom Lagoon.
With leisure activities naturally available for you round the clock
Get ready to be transported away from civilisation!

The island will present you with the best in modern amenities, and yet, keep you grounded to the most natural things like walking along the village track, fishing, bird watching, or simply lazing around. A mood for romance will always be there. Thanks to the constant light drizzle, on the purple flowers of the water hyacinth against the thick green mass of floating foliage, presenting a beautiful sight.

What’s more, being close to the bird sanctuary Kumarakom Lagoon, a lakeside forest walk would present with mind-blowing sightings of a variety of birds, insects, reptiles, Indian cormorants, kingfishers, tree frogs, green frogs, butterflies, damselflies, tree lizards and more!

Kumarakom, a refined chunk of delicacy from Kerala’s flavours, lies on a 1-hour drive from Cochin on the palm-fringed road to Kottayam town with sloping roofed cottages peeping out of thick foliage. The bird sanctuary here, spread across a 14-acre span, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds & an ornithologist’s paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian storks and more,
live here in flocks….

And along the road to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, less than two kilometers from the much acclaimed ‘Thanniyoormukkam Bund’ – the bridge with check shutters, and about a 30-minutes drive from Cherthala Town, lies this unique resort, about 5-feet below the sea level (only property of its kind in Kerala).

Facilities:

Being surrounded by water on all sides, all of its 14 rooms offer you an unrestricted view of the backwaters. You could go on fishing endlessly sitting on the banks of the backwaters. And watch the sunset. Being surrounded by water on all sides, all of its 14 roomsoffer you an unrestricted view of the backwaters. You could go on fishing endlessly sitting on the banks of the backwaters. And watch the sunset.

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The resort will provide you with the most ideal settings for Ayurveda, and the restaurant here, will present you with the best in Central Kerala cuisines. And for those interested in outdoor activities, the self maintained vegetable farm and the neighboring villages are added attractions. A 12-acre coconut tree filled land criss-crossed by narrow canals surrounds the property. During the daytime you could spent time in the vegetable farm, and walk by the village track in the evenings watching the children chasing hens to their enclosures, the fishermen hurrying to their nocturnal business of fishing. Or feeling the breeze. Rather simply put.

The visit to Kerala will always be incomplete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat converted from ‘kettuvallam’ – the traditional rice barge. The resort has facilities to give you the most unforgettable backwater trip of your life.

Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek,Kottayam

Welcome to Coconut creek is a b & b, bed and breakfast, inn accommodation, homestay situated beside Kumarakom lake and bird sanctuary, in kottayam district of Kerala, South India, Asia. We offer the best and cheap homestays in Kumarakom which suits backpackers, budget travelers with rates comparable to economy hotels in kumarakom. We also offer tours in houseboat in kumarakom and alleppey houseboat. kerala rented cars, kerala hotel reservations,kerala holidays packages are also available on request.

Coconut creek is a kerala heritage home or old home is located in Kumarakom near river side or lake side, more than 60 years old bungalow, by the side of the river or canal, which leads to the Kumarakom Lake. The house set on four acres of lush evergreen was converted to a modern kumarakom bed and breakfast ( kumarakom b&b ) or homestay kumarakom.

Kumarakom is ideal for a vacation,kerala ayurvedic massage,kerala honeymoon trips, bird watching, kerala backwater tours, kerala medical tourism and culinary indulgences like kumarakom karimeen, a local fish delicay. It is Well connected to other towns in kerala like Kochi,munnar,thekkady,periyar and kovalam

Coconut Creek kumarakom homestay is an exotic haven of tranquility in a beautiful creek of Kumarakom Lake. Spread across 4 acres, the ambience here is typically Keralite and facilitated with every modern convenience.

The breath taking landscape with lush and verdant coconut palm and farms provide an idyllic milieu for physical and spiritual rejuvenation. The only thing the setting lacks is the din and dust of metro cities.

With three independent A/c bed rooms, exotic bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, complete with a verandah, a private sit out and an enchanting view at the creek creates a wondrous and magical mood.

An array of ethnic delicacies like Kerala sadya, Malabar fish curry, karimeen pollichathu, konchu curry, Kuttanadu duck curry- appam provide a unique dining experience.

Services and facilities:

* Welcome Drink
* Home stay available on AP/EP plans
* Food on request
* Round the Clock Hot Water
* Cable TV
* Satellite radio
* Washing machine
* Living room
* Verandah and sit out
* Dining room
* Doctor on call
* Maniyara, a traditional room decorated with flowers
* Lawn and children’s play area
* Visit to the farm
* Herbal Beauty clinic (only for ladies)
* Back water cruise on country Boats/motor boats/speed boats/
* House boats
* Ayurvedic treatment on request
* Village safari
* Fishing in the lake
* Visit to ancient churches, temples and other places of interest
* Visit to Bird Sanctuary, home to rare Migratory Birds
* Visit to the Museum
* Shopping for handicraft
* Visit to Kottayam for shopping
* Watching sunset- a highlight of the creek
* Car parking facility
* Visit to art gallery