The Brunton Boatyard Hotel has been resurrected from a Victorian ship building yard, based on the historic Cochin's harbour. The hotel's interiors are an eclectic blend of English, Portuguese and Dutch influence.The Brunton Boatyard has 22 rooms, all of which has an en-suite bathroom. Each room opens up to views of the sea.
The main attractions of this establishment is the harbour cruise, touring the historic Fort Cochin, visiting the Spice Market and walking to the Chinese fishing nets.
Guests can dine at History Cafe , a multi cuisine restaurant, the Terrace Grill and the Armoury, a coffee shop and bar. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool and the Ayurveda centre.
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The Windermere Estate is a plantation and retreat set on 55 acres of undulated slopes that consist of cultivated areas. The retreat sits on the slopes overlooking the Western Ghats.
Featured at the Windermere Estate is the View Point which is the highest point of the estate that sits on a rock in the center of the property. The View Point provides views of the valleys and hills and is ideal for bird watching. There’s also the Glen, a secluded section of the property surrounded by tall trees with a hammock in the center. This area encourages quiet and relaxation time and has the look of a little hideaway. The Boulder is an area on the property with tree stumps creating the atmosphere of an informal sitting area that is ideal for campfires.
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Spice Village is situated in Periyar. It is a resort with lush gardens, individual cabins and that practices ecological methods during it's day to day running. This resort belongs to the CGH Earth Group.
Visitors out for a nature escape is drawn to the Spice Village. This is the tribal village, reborn for the modern traveller.
Accommodation at Spice Village is made up of 52 individual, tribal-styled thatch-roof cottages with verandas along with modern plumbing, solar-powered hot water and contemporary furnishings.
Facilities include a swimming pool, games and a restaurant. Ayurveda treatment is also available on site.
3 Nights
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The Spice Coast Cruises is part of the CGH Group and organises cruises on houseboats along the inland sea of the Vembanad. Staying true to eco-friendly practices of the CGH Group, the houseboats are made from natural materials and are powered by solar energy.
The houseboats contain comfortable amenities and an on-board chef. There’s also a cane lounger on the foredeck to view the surroundings while passing rice fields, palm trees and nearby villages.
2 Nights
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Marari Beach is part of the CGH Group and provides an authentic experience of Kerala traditional and recreation. The small resort is set in the coconut grove at the sandy Marari Beach surrounded by flowering plants and herb gardens.
Deluxe pool villas and cottages provide accommodation at the Marari Beach Resort. Most cottages have French windows opening up to a private garden. All materials used are naturally resourced and processed using simple methods as a means of practising ecological methods in the day to day running.
There’s plenty to experience at the Marari Beach Resort. The locals often host festivals showcasing their traditions and culture. At the Ayurveda Centre, guests can experience an authentic Kerala massage from trained therapists. Also available are yoga classes from a master yoga teacher. Furthermore, visitors have the option of attending a cooking class at the Farm Kitchen.
4 Nights
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