Welcome to our House - approved and licensed as “GOLD GRADE” by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala & 2nd place in the trip adviser among the specialty lodgings.
HOMESTAY is a well-maintained 80-year old traditional Bungalow located in Perumpadappu, Cochin on the banks of the Vembanad Lake backwaters; about 15 minutes drive from Fort Kochi.
The homestay bungalow is built of bricks. Its roofs and floors are covered with old clay tiles and have wooden ceiling all over.
The property covers an area of 1.25 acres, full of tall trees including coconut, mango, chikku, guava, jackfruit etc. The back garden faces the backwaters. The property also has a traditional pond, which is presently used for growing fish. Guests have a chance to feed these fishes when they stay at the Riverside Heritage Homestay.
The homestay has a Chinese fishing net in its beautiful backwaters, which the guests can operate themselves. Imagine catching fish and cooking them for dinner! Sitting beside this Chinese fishing net & watching the sunset is a wonderful experience. The nearby islands in the backwaters have shrimp farms and paddy fields surrounded by evergreen mangroves. The hosts can also arrange mechanized country boats (Semi House-Boat) for backwater boating & visit shrimp farms & paddy fields in the nearby islands.
The bird life here will seize your attention. The cool breeze from the Vembanad Lake backwaters behind the homestay along with the sweet sound of the various species of birds visiting the property will enthrall you. Your stay will be the experience of a lifetime.
Also on the property, is a newly built Traditional Kerala style RIVER FACING COTTAGE. This cottage is constructed in the year 2011. It is like a miniature of the Heritage bungalow, with modern amenities. All the bedrooms have a modern style en-suite bathroom attached. This Cottage has two family rooms we can give whole cottage for single group and also single rooms for saperate groups.
Your hosts at our Homestay are Basil Mylanthra, a retired senior marketing executive of a multi-national company and Basil’s wife Annie, an expert in Kerala-style cooking. They are very cordial and hospitable.
Basil has a vast knowledge of the area. His personal advice on your local itinerary, local shops or activities or to answer any imaginable question is invaluable.
The homestay is very close to Kumbalanghi, Kerala’s first model tourism village.
You can visit
Fort Cochin,
The Dutch Cemetery, Princess street, the Kerala Kathakali center, Folk dance, Indian Classical music, Indian Classical Dances & Marshal arts (Kalaripayat), St. Francis Church (Vasco Da Gama Church), Santa Cruz Basilica,
Mattancherry
Dutch Palace, Asia's oldest Synagogue (Jewish Synagogue), Spice Market, Jew Street & Jew Town, Antique Shops, Dharmanath Jain temple at Mattancherry.
Ernakulam
Willingdon Island & Cochin Port, Ernakulam Marine Drive & Boating in Marine Drive, Vallarpadam Basilica, Hill palace (The Head Quarter of the Kings of Kerala), Kerala Folklore Museum & Theatre, Parikshith Thampuran Museum, Museum of Kerala History in Kalamassery.
Suggestions for visits further away include:
Veega Land Water Theme Park, Cherai Beach & Palliport (Pallipuram) Fort, Sri Sankara Math, Kodanad elephant training center.
FACILITIES
- Complimentary Traditional Kerala style Breakfast for all our guests.
- Veg & non-Veg food available on request.
- Guest can operate our Chinese fishing net.
- Watch the Sunset & enjoy the cool breeze, sitting beside our Backwaters.
- Hot & Cold water available 24 Hrs.
- Free Wi-Fi internet usage.
- All rooms are Mosquito proof, very spacious with modern amenities and bath attached.
- Lovely garden & Lawn to soothe you.
- Sight-Seeing Tips.
- Car Parking Facility.
We also Arrange upon our Guests request.
1. 24 Hours Airport, Railway Station Pick-Up & Drop.
2. Taxi or Auto rickshaw for sightseeing.
3. Houseboat tours (Day Cruise as well as Day and Night stay) at Alleppey backwaters.
4. Tickets for Kathakali Play & The Make-up, Martial Arts (Kalaripayat), Indian Classical music & Indian Classical Dances in a famous Kathakali center in Cochin.
5. Ayurvedic Body Massage, Ayurvedic treatments, Panchakarma, Yoga, Meditation, Counselling Physical Fitness by Qualified Doctors at an Ayurvedic Care Center in Cochin (4 Kms From Homestay)
Stringent: No charges will be levied if booking is canceled 61 days prior to check-in. If cancellation is done between 30 to 60 days prior to check-in, 50% of the total booking amount will be charged. Post that, there will be no refund.
Pets not allowed.
