Located in a traditional village of Alleppey in Kerala, overlooking the Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal Villa, Alappuzha is a stunning villa that showcases a convergence of traditional and modern aspects of Kerala architecture.
Enjoy personalized attention, local cuisine, and a genuine connection with your hosts, making your stay in Kerala a truly memorable and immersive experience.
Discover the essence of true hospitality with homestays in Kerala, aptly known as God's own country. Located amidst lush greenery, these lodges offer an authentic experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and warm traditions of Kerala. From tranquil backwaters to mist-shrouded hills, each homestay is a gateway to the state's natural beauty. Enjoy personalized attention, local cuisine, and a genuine connection with your hosts, making your stay in Kerala a truly memorable and immersive experience.
Villa Pathiramanal, Alappuzha – amã Stays and trails
Located in a traditional village of Alleppey in Kerala, overlooking Vembanad Lake, this stunning villa showcases a convergence of traditional and modern aspects of Kerala architecture. The villa is designed as a search for the perfect heaven, all roads lead to the backwaters. . The rooms feature large windows and sheer blinds to give you a stunning view from the comfort of your bed. The villa offers a Heritage Suite with two bedrooms and a private living room for each. The Deluxe category welcomes you with stunning traditional Athangudi Chettinad tiles and a beautiful Kerala four poster bed. The room has abundant natural light. The Premium Rooms invite you to enjoy the view of the stunning Vembanad Lake from the room with black oxide floors and eclectic furniture. This is the perfect room for you to experience the backwater beauty that Kerala has to offer. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. The villa also features a swimming pool, lotus pond, lounge, viewing deck and stunning views of the Vembanad Lake.
Sherlys Ente Kumbalanghi, Kochi – amã Stays and trails
Located on a secluded island surrounded by the famous tranquil backwaters of Kerala is Sherly's Ente Kumbalangi, a beautiful 6-bedroom bungalow that has everything a perfect stay can offer. With a large garden housing a pond and swimming pool, it offers both indoor and outdoor things to do. The endless views of the backwaters and the sound of the wind and the rustling of the trees make it your companion while you take a dip in the pool or stroll in the garden. The interiors are beautifully but minimally furnished, offering a glimpse of the outside world through the numerous windows that also allow in abundant sunlight and breezes.
Bungalow Kanniamallay, Munnar – amã Stays and trails
Now over 90 years old, Kanniamallay bungalow boasts stunning views of pristine nature and allows you to immerse yourself in tranquility. Located in Nyamakad Estate, it used to house the manager of the erstwhile Kanniamallay Estate (now Nyamakad Estate), who could always keep an eye on the lush tea plantations surrounding it. Known for being one of the largest bungalows in the district, it also stands out for its unique construction style. This lovingly restored 3-bedroom bungalow is spacious and exudes old world heritage charm.
amã Stays and trails Ambika Vilas, Trivandrum
Ambika Vilas, a living heritage, was built in 1911 by Dr NK Krishna Pillai, a young aristocrat who trained as a surgeon and served the government and armies of the Travancore king, Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma VI.
The house was planned and built according to the principles of 'Thatchusastra', an ancient science of carpentry. At its core, Thatchusastra is based on the premise that every man-made structure has a life and personality of its own, which is derived from the inputs and materials used to build it. The bricks for the walls and the clay tiles for the roof and floor were of local origin and prepared on the premises. It is about ensuring that the building materials used blend harmoniously with the surroundings of the house.
The rooms are cool even in the hot summer months, due to the application of a mortar paste based on lime, plant extracts and eggs, to cover the walls. The terraces surrounding the house bring in the cool sea breeze and the long sloping roofs supported by wooden beams and pedestals protect the house from heavy monsoon rains. The thoomanam protects the terracotta roof and directs rainwater directly into the earth, replenishing groundwater.
Upon entering the house, you will find small miniature gardens, open to the sky, in the center of the house. These courtyards, known as 'anganam', are the heart of any house in Kerala. It is here that family members gather to eat, celebrate festivals or socialize. It is also a perfect place to watch the arrival of the monsoon.
A unique feature of Ambika Vilas is the perfect way in which the interior of the house merges with the garden, to create a holistic living space. It's hard to know where the house ends and the garden begins.
