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Francis Residence

Cochin, India
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The Francis Residence is a cosy homestay in North Kochi, a stone’s throw from the Indian Ocean.

The kitchen is the heart of the home and your hosts seriously adore their food - after all, Kerala was a hub of the spice trade for centuries. Jump into cookery classes with the host Mrs Rosy, where you will prepare and eat freshly caught seafood fused with a plethora of rich Indian spices.

Or, simply wander the streets and find the thattukada street food vendors offering dosas and kanzhi rice pudding near the city’s colonial landmarks. In the evening, you can even wind down at the hotel spa before having your own barbecue

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What we love

    • Its six homely rooms are all uniquely designed and come with an array of amenities from WiFi, satellite TV and air conditioning
    • The hotel is owned and managed by a couple who will bring the most friendly, affable service to your experience and welcome you as if it’s your home
    • Learn to craft traditional recipes with your hosts, including Malabar and Alleppey fish curries
    • Well-located near the city’s colonial landmarks and vast views of the ocean

There’s no pool at the hotel, but we think the yoga classes and Ayurvedic spa treatments more than make up for that

There are no blackout curtains in the bedrooms, so keep this in mind if you prefer a lie-in

The restaurants are a little further away to walk, but with such highly praised food at the hotel, we don’t need to eat anywhere else

Families are welcome, but amenities are not designed with families in mind.

Located along KB Jacob Road in the old trading city of Kochi, within easy walking distance of many of Kochi’s main sights, and a 1.5-hour drive from Cochin International Airport.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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