subject: Kerala Homestays Refreshingly Different Accommodation Options [print this page] In case you are planning a Kerala holiday and thinking about where youre going to stay, explore the exciting homestay options in Kerala.
Homestays have evolved to be the hot choice of travelers who look for comfort and quality sans teh exorbitatnt price tag of a hotel accommodation. It is a great choice for those who wish to break free from the detached and formal experience of hotels and package holidays.
Staying in family homes some with a lot of advantages. Apart from a range of complimentary benefits, warm hospitality and delicious home cooked local cuisine homestays allow you to soak up teh flavor of the local life from a closer angle. The attentive hosts and their staff often come up with interesting tips and tricia on the local life and nearby tousrist attarctions. The impromptu cooking lessons offered by the hostess are not only great ice braekers but also benefit the travelers who have a penchant in cookery.
Home stays offer great value for your money as the inspectors regularly audit each homestay to ensure the highest standards of comfort, cleanliness and safety are adhered to. There are homestays conveniently located near the famous tourist spots of Kerala including Munnar, Kovalam, Kumarakom and Bekal. In case you are planning a laid back holiday and a back water cruise in Kumarakom, then Philipkutty's farm will be a good choice.
Located on a small island of approx-750 acres in the backwaters near the Vembanad, Philipkutty's farm is the largest farm on the island. Enjoy the delectable flavors of home cooked meals in this agrarian household, the inmates of which take pleasure in serving lavish meals all through the day. The family warmth and attention would make you feel at ease even in this alien land. Utmost privacy is ensured at the three stand alone waterfront villas that stand a little distance away from the family residence. Designed by a Swiss architect, the villas are traditionally styled and flaunt an open plan that offer great views of the pretty surroundings, the dykes and the backwaters. The lush green garden dotted with many fruit bearing trees is ideal for a leisurely stroll. There are many other interesting activities on offer including, country boat ride, village exploration, fishing or swimming.
Being on a reclaimed land , the farm is situated approx 2 mts. below the lake level, which makes it an enchanting experience for the vistors. Check into this homestay and enjoy the very best slice of Kerala!
