We claim something unique for the homestay we offer. In a vast area of twenty acres, in an atmosphere absolutely free from pollution and breathing the air of peace and quietude serenity becomes an experience for you both inside and outside. The smell of fresh grass, the murmur of the leaves of clusters and clusters of trees and the luscious greenery all around bring you into communion with nature. You will not only relax but also will experience a fluttering of the spirit during moments of bliss.

The abode a Nalukettu, a traditional homestead is a symbol of indigenous culture. There are spacious air-conditioned rooms with double beds and attached bathrooms. Though traditional in construction the rooms and bathrooms have all the latest facilities and conveniences.

There is a most careful meal planning which caters to as many preferences as possible. In the traditionally arranged dining rooms your are served the best Kerala cuisines. There at the dining table you will have rare delights in taste. Drinks too at your choice will be available.

Activities ...

Once you come out into the open, numberless are your choices for activities. If it's a leisurely walk among the plants and trees, you have a long stretch of land right before you. If you are in for a more spirited activity, why don't you think of a bicycle ride. Are you a lover of nature and wish to see here in all here varied ways. Have a look at the rubber and vanilla plantations. Stroll on whispering to our pepper creepers. We have farms of animals and flocks of birds. Won't you like to have a chat with these fellow beings? If your are for a more rigorous activity, have a dip in our swimming pool and then relax with your choicest drink, soft, hot or cool. It can be followed by a dinner by the pool side. On a moonlit night, sitting there alone or in the company of your loved ones, the most romantic mood stirs in you. If it's sight-seeing that's alter your heart, just tell us where you want to go after looking at the list below.

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Other facilities and activities ...

• Air conditioned spacious room with double bed facility & attached bath.
• Swimming pool.
• Tea, coffee, other alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages available on request.
• Peaceful and calm environment.
• View heritage architecture, art and craft in house.
• Fishing, cycling and nature walks.
• Guests can also take part in various local farming activities throughout the 20 acre farm.
• Spend time around the farm. It is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There are goats, cows, rabbits, ducks, hens….
• Relax in the silence of the lush green Courtyard.
• Watch and listen to a wide variety of birds as they frolic and chirp even at noon.
• Visit Vanilla, Rubber Plantations.
• Loiter around the spread-out yet placid place.
• Learn Rubber tapping and processing at our estate.
• You can learn quite alot through direct at acquaintance with medicinal plants.
• You have also a wonderful opportunity to see Toddy tapping.
• Experience the fresh wind coming from the Paddy field.
• Assistance in shopping especially textile, jewellery, antiques & spices.
• Learn traditional Kerala cookery in house.*
• Houseboat cruises arranged on request.*
• Ayurveda rejuvenation therapy are arranged on request.*
• Broadband and telephone.*
• Laundry facility available.*
• Doctor on call.*
• Airport,Train & Bus station pick up.*
• Car parking.

(Some of the facilities and activities mentioned above include additional costs*)

Places to visit ...

• Traditional local artisans n Poonjar Palace.
• St. Alphonsa’s Tomb and other pilgrim centers.
• Ancient millennium old palaces, churches and temples.
• Cochin – Jewish Synagogue, Portuguese Churches, Chinese Nets.
• Ayyampara, Maramala Waterfalls, Illikal Peak and Meenachil River.
• Enjoy the sunset boat cruise in the Kumarakom backwaters.
• Take a day-trip to Thekkady and boating in Periyar Wildlife sanctuary .
• Go on a day’s trip to Munnar - savour the high altitude tea, observe the ‘Nilgiri Tahr’, an endangered species.
• Set off to Vagamon to enjoy the beauty of nature and meditate at Kurisumala Ashram.
  

Nalukettu is the traditional homestead of old Tharavadu where many generations of a matrilineal family lived. These types of buildings are typically found in the Indian state of Kerala. The traditional architecture is typically a rectangular structure where four halls are joined together with a central court yard open to the sky. The four halls on the sides are named Vadakkini (northern block), Padinjattini (western block), Kizhakkini (eastern block) and Thekkini (southern block). Thatchu Shasthra, or the Science of Carpentry and Traditional Vasthu, were the governing science in this architectural form. This branch of knowledge was well developed in the traditional architecture of Kerala.

Every structure here faces the sunlight, and in some well designed naalukettu, there is excellent ventilation. Temperatures, even in the heat of summer, are markedly lower within the naalukettu.