ABOUT US:
In
the beautiful waterways and backwaters of the
Kuttanad
region of Central Kerala lies Emerald Isle, an exotic haven of
tranquility, seemingly remote from city
life, yet barely 10 kilometers from Alleppey Town. Tucked away on this
delightful island lies the Emerald Isle Heritage
Villa, an ancestral Country House set in 7 acres of secluded
grounds - your Retreat into a Paradise of Peace. Emerald Isle Heritage Home is situated in an island
resplendent with exotic flora, breathtaking flowers, myriad birds and butterflies to make
for a memorable holiday, affordable
and unforgettable. A truly wonderful way to spend your time on the banks of
the backwaters of Kerala!
The surrounding areas are paddy fields
worked by the farmhands who take these fields on hire. Traditional methods
of farming are used here - a very labour intensive profession. Other professions
include fishing, duck rearing & shell collection for making
"cement" for local house construction.
The guests get an opportunity to meet the local
people, work with them if the mood arises or visit the local tea shop for a
cup with them. This whole programme is run with the help of the
local community, thus actively contributing to the local economy.
THE HOMESTAY:
 Emerald Isle Heritage Villa offers
peace, privacy and pure relaxation. There are only a handful of rooms for
guests and each has its own en-suite bathroom with all modern
facilities.
The house itself dates back 150 years and retains its original
architectural features, mostly in teak, with splendid wood carvings. There
is also a fine Ara, the timber storeroom used in former times for the
golden harvest of rice – golden
because the island's lush green
paddy fields turn gold at the time of the
harvest. The en-suite bathrooms have been tastefully done and open to
the sky above to give you a feel of being truly closer to nature at Emerald
Isle! There are two fully air conditioned rooms and three non-air-conditioned
rooms.
WHAT YOU CAN DO AT EMERALD ISLE:
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- Country
Boat cruise through the backwaters.
- Canoe
rides through small canals
- Village
Tour
- Visit to
the organic spice farm
- Watch
fishing using nets, bow & arrow, Trident, etc
- Watch
the toddy-tappers at work (maybe try out the toddy)
- Visit
the nearby market in the village
- Visit
the 1400 years old Church & Ancient Temples.
- Visit
the famous "Snake Boat".
- Keralan
Cuisine Cooking Classes (and trying it out in the family
kitchen!)
- Or Relax
in a Hammock in our Coconut plantation near the Paddy fields
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OUR SERVICES
We offer the following services:
- House Boat (converted rice
barges) Cruise can be arranged.
- "Ayurvedic" treatments
& Massages
- Organising package tours to
anywhere in Kerala
- Organising cultural tours,
programmes, & temple tours
- All assistance in transfers
- Internet
- Laundry
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