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Price starts:₹ 3500About Garden room
Garden Room is part of the main house. The room has a private sit-out opening to the garden and backwaters and twin beds. All rooms are furnished with antique furniture.
Facilities at Garden room
Air Conditioned Room, Free Wi-fi Internet Access, Hot and Cold Running Water, Private Balcony/Verandah
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Price starts:₹ 5000About Backwater cottage
Backwater Cottage is right next to the backwaters and has a Non-AC room.The large room has twin beds (two extra beds on request), a veranda all around and open roof shower.
There is also a kitchenette.Facilities at Backwater cottage
Ceiling Fan, Free Wi-fi Internet Access, Hot and Cold Running Water, Kitchen Access, Mini Kitchen, Private Balcony/Verandah
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Price starts:₹ 2500About Heritage Room
It is the renovated front wing of the main house and has wooden ceilings, red oxide flooring, a private sit out and twin beds.
Facilities at Heritage Room
Air Conditioned Room, Free Wi-fi Internet Access, Hot and Cold Running Water
General
This Traditional Homestay near Neduveli lies in the suburbs of Cochin & represents true spirit of rural living
What makes this traditional Homestay near Neduveli stand apart is the 200-year-old mango tree – Chandanakaran, which is still preserved and is a proof of the villagers’ commitment to safeguarding the environment. A spacious garden and fascinating backwaters make it a great holiday spot in Kochi (Cochin).
This Traditional Homestay near Neduveli, a three-acre plantation, has two accommodations—Backwater Cottage and Garden Room which can each accommodate four persons. The former is a large room while the latter is actually two rooms that can be combined if required. Backwater Cottage is independent of the main house and is ideal for those desirous of private space. The spacious room with a verandah has twin beds and provides a beautiful view of the backwaters. The Garden Room is a wing of the main house and is made of two interconnected rooms. It opens to a sit-out that connects you to the garden and backwaters making it a great spot to enjoy quiet moments in the mornings and evenings. On request, extra twin beds will also be made available at Backwater Cottage.
Traditional Homestay near Neduveli is just ideal for guests who would like to stay for longer duration. A kitchenette with facilities such as fridge, electric kettle, oven, hobs, and pans are available at Backwater Cottage which also offers easy access to people with limited or little mobility. Self-catering is also something you can look at.
Kumbalangy offers plenty of choices as far as activities to be undertaken are concerned. It gives a glimpse into the life of villagers through a visit to the local Anganwadi or government day care-cum-pre school, boat trips, and tuk-tuk drives. Also nearby are beaches, restaurants, paddy fields, and Alleppey or Kumarakom backwaters. The homestay also provides travel assistance to other parts of Kerala and South India on request.
Accommodation inclusions
- Tariffs on twin sharing basis.
- Complimentary breakfast.
Accommodation exclusions
- Dinner charges if opted.
- Taxes as applicable
- Any activities not mentioned in inclusions are chargeable on actuals
Terms & Conditions
- A government approved ID card is to be carried and produced at the time check-in. Foreign guests are expected to carry a passport with a valid visa.
- All bookings are bound by cancellation policy
- Lunch is not served on this property.
- Supplementary charges applicable from 20 Dec. to 5 Jan. 2018
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation prior to 15 days of check in shall be eligible for full refund.
- Cancellation charges shall be applicable for the cancellation within 15 days of check in at the sole discretion of the property management.
Facilities
- Air Conditioned Room
- Bird Watching
- Car Parking
- Ceiling Fan
- Dining Room
- Fishing
- Free Wi-fi Internet Access
- Guide Service
- Hot and Cold Running Water
- Kitchen Access
- Mini Kitchen
- Private Balcony/Verandah
- Yoga and Meditation
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Things to do
While at the homestay, there are numerous activities lined up for guests of all interests.
In Kumbalangy Village
Take a boat trip on a canoe cruising the backwaters at sunset or visit the local Prawn Farm House and fish a little. Gaze at the paddy fields as you are driven around on a tuk-tuk to the beachside to experience the traditional fish auction. Interact with local children at the St Joseph’s Primary School after your complimentary breakfast or pick up yoga tips at the homestay. Take a boat trip to the village on the opposite shore for lunch or dinner with the backwaters adding to the ambience. On prior intimation, you can instead choose to eat dinner at the Homestay.
Outside the Kumbalangy village
Day trips to Mattancheri and Fort Cochin can be planned. While at these places, one can visit the spice market, antique shops, and view a Kathakali performance in the evening. A visit to Kodanad is a must to have a fun experience bathing elephants and you can also visit the baby elephant training center nearby. Fort Cochin is also famous for its Ayurvedic treatments.
A river valley group tour with other tourists to Cochin is conducted from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. A day trip to Alleppy backwaters and Anthakaranazhi beach or Marari beach can be arranged too. One can also visit Kumarakom backwaters.
How to reach
This traditional Homestay at Neduvelli is just about 10 km (app 15 mins) away from Fort Cochin (Kochi). Cochin International Airport and Ernakulam Railway Junction are just about 45 km (app 1 hr 15 mins) and 13 km (app 20 mins) away from the homestay, respectively.
This Homestay at Kumbalangy is at a distance of 557 km (app 10 hrs) away from Bangalore. Take Hosur road from Bangalore and drive towards Coimbatore-Thrissur onto Cochin. From Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station proceed to BOT Bridge. At BOT Bridge turn left to Aroor-Thoppumpady Raod. After about 3 km (appx 10 mins), turn right to Perumbadappu Road. Further, continue onto Kumbalangy Bridge and on North Kumbalangy Road for about 300 metres. Then turn right you will reach Neduveli Street after 500 metre’s drive. Continue on the Neduveli Street for about 130 metres to reach the Homestay.
How to reach
This traditional Homestay at Neduvelli is just about 10 km (app 15 mins) away from Fort Cochin (Kochi). Cochin International Airport and Ernakulam Railway Junction are just about 45 km (app 1 hr 15 mins) and 13 km (app 20 mins) away from the homestay, respectively.
This Homestay at Kumbalangy is at a distance of 557 km (app 10 hrs) away from Bangalore. Take Hosur road from Bangalore and drive towards Coimbatore-Thrissur onto Cochin. From Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station proceed to BOT Bridge. At BOT Bridge turn left to Aroor-Thoppumpady Raod. After about 3 km (appx 10 mins), turn right to Perumbadappu Road. Further, continue onto Kumbalangy Bridge and on North Kumbalangy Road for about 300 metres. Then turn right you will reach Neduveli Street after 500 metre’s drive. Continue on the Neduveli Street for about 130 metres to reach the Homestay.