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In the heart of Kottayam, Souparnika
Heritage Home enjoys the proximity of town life along with the
serenity of the surrounding residential area. It is home to Mr. and
Mrs. Nair who have created an adjoining apartment for guests, giving
them as much privacy as they like whilst maintaining the traditional
hospitality of a Homestay.
The apartment is built with typical
Keralan features, such as carved wood-paneled rooms and high
ceilings, and has a large terrace under a pyramidal wooden roof
structure. Guests have their own sitting room, kitchen and laundry
room, in traditional style but with all modern comforts.
Just 3km from the train station and
1km from bus station, Souparnika is perfectly placed to discover the
surrounding attractions of Kumarokam, the backwaters and nearby
villages; Mr. and Mrs. Nair can arrange travel and tours. Kottayam
itself is worth exploring, and the couple is happy to show guests
local markets and attractions such as the Valliapalli and
Cheriapalli 13th century churches. Mr. and Mrs. Nair are Hindus and
can notify guests on any temple festivals. These festivals tend to
be very vibrant, and even involve majestic elephant processions. The
couple enjoy the company of their guests; Mr. Nair likes to talk to
guests about local customs, such as the Onam Harvest Festival
(August) and the snake boat races, and he also enjoys getting an
insight into the different cultures of his guests.
Facilities
- Guests have an extension to the
house built in traditional Keralan style (such as carved
wood-paneled rooms and high ceilings) with the benefit of modern
comforts:
- Two double bedrooms, both with
ensuite, no a/c
- A central sitting room with a
television
- A kitchen specially for the
guests
- A large terrace under a typical
Keralan style wooden roof structure
- Bed and Breakfast (no lunch/
supper served); breakfast is at a flexible time
- Flexible timings apply to when
guests go to and from the house
- Families are welcome
- Washing machine provided in
guests’ apartment; laundry services are also provided nearby
- Internet Access
- Use of the telephone with
international dialing
- Pick up and drop off at the
station can be arranged
Activities
- Trips to Kumarokam organized
- Backwater tours and houseboat
cruises organized
- Visits to the Valliapalli and
Cheriapalli 13th century churches
- Trips to local temples
- Getting involved in seasonal
festivals and temple festivals
- Ayurveda massages and treatment
from a professional centre
- Shopping in the town and
visiting local markets.
Room View
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