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Coconut Lagoon
Heritage Resort, Kottayam, Kerala.

Coconut Lagoon Kottayam, Kerala India

Hidden among the palm trees on the eastern shore of Lake Vembanad, at the mouth of the Kavanar River, Coconut Lagoon Heritage Resort is set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the very heart of these fascinating backwaters, and has been designed to give the visitors and authentic insight into Kuttanad life. The resort can only be reached by boat - a ferry leaves from one of several "mainland " embarkation points at scheduled times throughout the day - and its accommodations consist of individual cottages called " Tharawads ", the traditional wooden house of Kerala. Though some of these cottages are of more recent vintage, many are well over a century old and a few actually date back to the early 1700s. Painstakingly dismantled and brought to their new Lake Vembanad site from various villages and plantations in the surrounding countryside
 where because of high unkeep costs they had been abandoned or were doomed for destruction) these tharawads have been re-assembled peice by piece in accordance with " Thachu shasthra, the ancient rules and rites of carpentry, and set within the coconut grove's well-manicured network of irrigation canals, all of which have been lovingly preserved. Each ancient building is a veritable museum unto itself, and each has its own tale to tell.

Reception 

The reception building itself, for example, is a " nalukettu ", a design that features a four-cornered open-rrof courtyard within the basic structure. Originally located in the village of Vaikom not far from Coconut Lagoon, it was know as " Kalapakasseril Illom" - the workd illom signifying a mansion belonging to a member of the Brahmin Caste - and was constructed in 1860. The illom was purchased in 1993, at which time a team led by Bhaskaran Ashari, one of Kerala's few surviving master craftsmen still familiar with the traditional thachu shasthra style of carpentary, went about the task of reconstructing the mansion at its present location.

The Restaurant
Pool

Cited in Arundhati Roy's Booker-Prize winning best-seller, " The God of Small Things. " the restaurant at Coconut Lagoon is renowned as much for its superb Kerala cuisine ( vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike ) as for its authentic setting, and is housed in one of the resort's most impressive " tharawads ". Known as an " Ettukettu ", the building incorporates two atrium-like courtyards under and expansive tile roof supported by dozens of slim columsn, a design that enables the space within to benefit from the slightest breeze. The restaurant is the oldest structure at Coconut Lagoon, and it, too, formerly belonged to a prominent Malayali family living in a nearby village.

Accommadtion

 Though all the cottages vary in configuration, and some of the air-conditioned units are newly built replicas incorporating only fragments of old " tharawads " that could not be saved in their entirety, Coconut Lagoon offers three basic types of accommodation : Heritage Mansions, Heritage Bungalows and Private Pool Villas. The former have two stories, the upstairs bedroom gallery offering particularly magnificent views of Lake Vembanad. The latter are more compact, single-level cottages. Both are furnished in alyny and jack woods, and retain all the charm of original family homes, with thick, solid doors, intricate window carvings, and terra cotta tile floors. Structurally necessary alternations have been carried out with consummate discretion, ie., in keeping with the style and decor of the era, and great attention has been paid to every detail. The lamp stands in each " tharawad ", for example, having been carved from old wooden hinges. Traditionally, of course, Keralites bathed in the rivers - in rural areas many people still do - but Coconut Lagoon's cottages feature ultramodern bathrooms, each located in an inner courtyard boasting its own banana ( or coconut ) tree, so you can shower al fresco under a starlit sky in complete and utter privacy !

Ayurveda 

 Ayurveda, the Science of Life, is almost as old as the Indian civilization. It's holistic approach, the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of distressing side affects are some of its more salient features. Throughout the world there is a rising awareness of the benefits of natural health systems. Health in the ayurvedic view represents the Harmony of body, mind and soul. It's pharmacopia is nature herself and its diagnostic and curative tools have been derived from the invaluable legacy of insights, experience and knowledge bequeathed to posterity by its great masters. It is based on natural principles that inform and animate human life. The Coconut Lagoon offers the following therapies at it's Ayurvedic Centre under the guidance of an expert " vaidyan " ( physician ) whom you may consult for a fuller understanding of symptoms and appropriate treatment. It is well equipped with a dispensary and qualified resident staff.

Coconut Lagoon at Kumarakom is not accessible by road. Please use the courtesy boat transfer.
Visitors arriving from Cochin connect the boat at our Spice Coast Jetty located at Puthenangadi. Visitors arriving from Periyar connect the boat at the Kavanatingara boat landing.
Please check for exact boat transfer times.

Child Policy :
  Children below 5 years will be accommodated on complimentary basis without extra bed.
 Children between 5-12 years with one extra bed subject to a maximum of two children as per supplement given above.
  Children above 12 years with one extra bed subject to a maximum of one person as per supplement given above.
Other Facilities

Sunset Cruise :
There can be few better ways to adjust to the pace of backwater life than to spend the waning hours of the afternoon just watching the sun go down.

Backwater Cruise :
A relaxing boat trip through the maze of canals adjacent to Coconut Lagoon is a fascinating experience, and a delightful way to get a closer look at life in the backwaters

Bird Sanctuary

On the southern bank of the Kanavar River, immediately opposite Coconut Lagoon, is a small bird sanctuary, where numerous species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harriers, Teals, and several varieties of Herons roost

Recreation 

The Cashew Shaped pool, slightly elevated to give a commanding view is popular including the honeymoon couples who swim there in the early evening to the sounds of Indian classical music drifting across from the Garden Cafe

Tariff per night (EFFECTIVE 01 MAY 2014 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014)
Room Type
CP
MAP
AP
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Heritage Bung / Man
9,500
9,500
10,400
11,300
11,300
13,100
Deluxe Pool Villa
15,000
15,000
15,900
16,800
16,800
18,600
Extra Person
2000
2900
3800
Tariff per two nights (EFFECTIVE 01 MAY 2014 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014)
Room Type
CP
MAP
AP
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Heritage Bung / Man
16,000
16,000
17,800
19,600
19,600
23,200
Deluxe Pool Villa
25,500
25,500
27,300
29,100
29,100
32,700

Only One Extra Person Above Five Years per Room

Extra person rate on per night basis

Some of the popular activities at Coconut Lagoon are listed here for your information.

COMPLIMENTARY SUNSET CRUISE : Enjoy a sun-downer while drifting gently into the setting sun with soothing music from the musician on board the boat. BIRDING : Kumarakom is a heaven for wetland birds some of which are migratory and come all the way from Siberia. A great experience even for the novice. KALARIPAYATTU (KERALA MARTIAL ART) : It is said that Buddhist monks took this idea to China which later developed into " Kungfu ". Watch them perform and also learn a few moments every morning at 06:00 AM.

INDIAN MUSIC : The Veena, Tabla and other Indian musical instruments are a must in almost all Indian music and some are even experimenting with it in western music. Give your skill a try and learn more.

OTHERS Yoga, Eco Talk, Butterfly Garden : Check Timing

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Tele : +91-11-41612107, 26823836. Mobile : 9810002772, 9910002772.
Email :- reservations@ashextourism.com

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