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Water and history are the defining elements at
Coconut Lagoon.
The great Vembanad lake, an inland sea that stretches clear across central
Kerala, forms a breeze-laden watery highway. Your coach transfer happens via
a generously clunky wooden boat with a little inboard motor (so as not to
disturb the fishes). And the lobby, when you arrive, turns out to be a
reconstructed 19th century mansion with a stone jetty attached. Your boat
putters sedately through a narrow canal, its banks covered with flowers.
Tiled-roof bungalows peer through the foliage. And with a reviving coconut
cocktail in one hand, you step off the boat and up to the reception desk,
all ready to check in. Fuedal Kerala was a jigsaw of
tiny states, principalities and landholdings, creating a unique culture,
architecture and way of living. We've tried our best to ensure that this spirit reflects in every structure. From the carved woods of the ceilings, to the brasswork on the doors, it's all faithful to a forgotten graciousness. Those with an eye for detail will find much to delight in. Sunlight filtering through the intricate fretwork of a roof shade. A gleaming of brass, a slash of cast iron, a preternaturally gleaming, polished wooden pillar... Activities & inactivities One of the best ways to enjoy
the lake is to take our sunset cruise, an hour-long idyll with flute
accompaniment. Those who like a bit of a walk
can amble along to Philip Kutty's Farm, through lush paddy fields spotted
with coconut groves. At the end of it all, you can get up close with organic
farming, done the old-fashioned way.Or try a glass of refreshing palm toddy,
a mildly alcoholic local tipple that should fortify you nicely for the walk
back.
Water lovers might enjoy taking an oar- or
punt-boat out on to the lake. Within minutes, you're in a watery
universe, so quiet, you can hear your own blood pumping around your
head.
The terminally sedate can borrow a rod and bait from the reception and spend their time just fishing in the canal, right outside their cottage. Or take up that time-honoured activity beloved of our guests: get a book from the bar library, then let it slip gently out of your hands as your hammock lulls you into dreamland.
Coconut Lagoon also plays host to some of the finest dancers, musicians and
performers of traditional Keralan art forms (sorry, there's not a movie or a
disco in sight, thank goodness). So you should try to catch an evening's
show of Kathakali, Mohiniattam or Carnatic music. Dining The spirit of old Kerala is alive and well in our cuisines. Coconut Lagoon's the place to sample some authentic Malabari food, with the accent, of course, on fresh fish from the lake and the sea. Sample some giant freshwater prawns, along with a plate of nourishing red rice. Or try the local delicacy, Karimeen (Pearl Spot fish) a dish beloved of its connoisseurs, who will argue for hours over the proper method of cooking it (we've adopted them all). Ayurveda Our Ayurvedic Centre is the place to experience the gentle, yet deep healing of an Ayurvedic massage in its authentic form. Ayurveda, of course, is India's ancient science of healing, combining medicine, therapy and massage to produce wellness in the mind, body and spirit without the slightest side effects. ... Room View ...
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