The Kottukapally Plantation Homestay
Recently featured in the Guardian travel section, this cottage has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard, and is situated in the rolling foothills of the Western Ghats.
In the middle of a 1,300 acre rubber plantation, it is 1.5km from the nearest village road and even has its own heli-pad. House manager Sebastian lives close-by, and is always on hand to help make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Visit local artisans, the rubber plantation, the tea factory, churches and temples or go on a spice walk.
If you are looking for peace, quiet, and privacy you will not be disappointed. The area has some great trekking opportunities. The home is offered with full board; the excellent chef specialises in Indo-British cuisine.
Accommodation Offered:
The cottage has:
- 3 double en suite bedrooms, with air conditioning
- Lounge with satellite TV
- Dining room
- Kitchen
- Heli-Pad
- Private garden
- Full Board – breakfast, lunch and dinner included in your stay
Message from the host
- Trek to Marmala Waterfall (May-Nov)
- Indo-British Cuisine (included in room rates)
- Visits to local artisans - Weaver, Bell Metal Smith, Potter etc (Transport charges only)
- Rubber Plantation Visit (Transport charges only)
- Tea Factory Visit (Transport charges only)
- Spice Walk - See how the spices you use at home grow in their natural environment (Transport charges only)
- Churches & Temple Visits (Transport charges only)
- Vagamon & Ayyampara - Plantation hill areas suitable for trekking (Transport charges only)
- Ayurvedic Massage (Rs600 per hour plus transport, per person)
- Treatments (depending on ailment)
- Kalari Lessons - Kerala's ancient martial art. (Cost depend on duration of course)
Location
Nearby
Within a short walk:
- Marmala Waterfall
- Rubber plantation
- Rolling hills of the Western Ghats
Within short drive :
- Saint Alphonsa's pilgrim centre (India's first saint)
- Local festivals in December to February
- Vagamon & Ayyampara, ideal for trekking
- Local Artisans
- Spice Walk
Services available
- Laundry (Rs5-30 per item)
- Railway Transfers by Private A/c Car (Kottayam 47km, Rs1,400 approx)
- Airport Transfers by Private A/c Car (Cochin 85km, Rs2000 approx)
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