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Privacy, Lake Vembanad |
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Privacy is
another wonderful private hideaway that has been developed
by the owner of Malabar House in Fort Kochi. The stylish
2-bedroom bungalow looks out over the serene Lake Vembanad.
The property is only rented to one party at a time, even
if you are taking just one room. Ideal for families; although
vigilance is required if the children cannot swim. |
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Trinity, Fort Kochi |
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Trinity is
a fabulous contemporary three-bedroom boutique property
developed by the owners of The Malabar House. Soumitro
Ghosh-designed, it is more contemporary with three suites
clustered around a common hall, an intimate pool and private
decking on the lower floor. |
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The Malabar House, Fort Kochi |
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The Malabar
House has become, quite understandably, one of the most
sought-after properties in Fort Kochi. Formerly a Dutch
colonial mansion that has been lovingly restored, the
atmosphere is serene, the staff are friendly, cheerful,
attentive and discreet. The fusion food is acclaimed. |
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Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom |
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Coconut Lagoon
is an architectural triumph, a boutique hotel that has
been cleverly crafted from the fragments of ancient village
homes and palaces. The result is the ultimate backwater
resort, a property where fine traditional craftsmanship
and the stunningly beautiful natural surroundings. |
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Surya Samudra, near Kovalum |
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Surya Samudra
is a delightful boutique-style small hotel with 22 heritage
cottages, all reconstructed from 300-year-old Kerala and
Tamil Nadu village homes, spread over a 21-acre site.
The large area means that all the villas have private
gardens, verandas and amazing views from the sea. |
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The Travencore Heritage, near Trivandrum |
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The Travancore
Heritage is one of Red Dot's favourite beach properties
in Kerala, offering high-end clifftop accommodation in
beautiful reconstructed village houses. There is also
a highly reputed Ayurvedic Centre offering various rejuvenation
and herbal beauty care packages. |
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Estuary Island, Poovar |
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Estuary Island
is a unique new hotel property offering guests a taste
of the backwaters and Kerala's palm-fringed beaches. Only
opened in 2005, the main building, tastefully designed,
overlooks a long garden, across a lake, towards a long
wide sand bar and the ocean about 500m in the distance. |
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Serenity, Kanam Estate |
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Serenity,
a refurbished 1920’s mansion, is a peaceful and
escapist tropical getaway. The beautiful restoration is
entirely in keeping with its historic roots, the peach
and turquoise colours blending well with the dark-wooded
colonial furniture and panelling. Perfect for quiet relaxation
and contemplation, whether lolling in the shady pool,
swaying in a garden hammock or reclining on the cool verandas. |
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Spice Village, Thekkady |
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Spice Village
is a ground-breaking property; a hotel that put spice
plantation hotels on the map and showed others that sensitivity
to social and environmental issues has all-round benefits
for the traveller, employee and local resident. This is
a natural hotel surrounded by jungle and plantations. |
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Shalimar Spice Garden, near Thekkady |
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Shalimar Spice
Garden is a triumph. Tucked away in the south-western
Ghats, it offers travellers a serene environment in which
to relax and unwind. It is a rustic retreat, surrounded
by jungle,that has a spiritual air. Designed simply and
stylishly, the property is full of interesting artefacts
and antiques. |
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The Windermere Estate, Munnar |
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The Windermere
Estate is small planter's bungalow-style hotel that offers
breathtaking views, spacious and comfortable rooms, attentive
service and accomplished food. It is a property for peaceful
contemplation and relaxation; a natural hideaway for those
wishing to escape the modern world. |
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