Kottoor House, Warriam Road, Ernakulam, Kerala
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A gracious Kerala home, filled with interesting objects and even more interesting people. A throwback to a time when old fashioned hospitality ruled the day!

Facilities and Services
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No.of Rooms: One. A/c.
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Twin beds with attached bathroom.
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No locker facility.
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Coffee/tea in the room.
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Laundry service available.
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Unique Experience:*
Cooking demo & class of Kerala cuisine.
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Cuisine: The cuisine especially will be the highlight of your stay. Mrs Anu Kotoor is an expert in a variety of culinary styles, with her forte being the signature regional Kerala dishes. An array of meats and vegetables prepared with traditional Kerala spices and showing time honoured local techniques hold pride of place at the dining table. Mrs Anu Kottoor will also happily share her secrets with you over cooking lesson or two.

There are many things to be done in Cochin.
Places to see
There are many must see spots in the city.

Fort Cochin
One of the oldest quarters in the city, Fort Cochin has hosted the Dutch, the Portuguese and the English by turns, and these influences are evident in the architecture of the area. Narrow lanes, quaintly named and flanked by centuries old' dwellings, take you straight to a bygone era.
The bustling beach is still a focus of activity, where you view the fresh catch of the day, choose a particular fish and have it fried on the spot. By the beach are also the world's only Chinese fishing nets outside China, believed to have been brought to these shores by the intrepid traders from Kublai Khan's court. These nets, with their unique mechanism, draw in both large catches of fish and curious crowds!
Not far from the beach is the historic St.Francis Church that dates back to the 15th century, the last resting place of the explorer Vasco da Gama. This peaceful yet imposing church is a fitting backdrop for the Portuguese adventurer whose remains were eventually taken back to his home country.
Another church worth visiting is the Santa Cruz Basilica, which was built in 1505 by the Portuguese and later razed to the ground by the English. The church was rebuilt in 1905.

Mattanchery
A short drive away from Fort Cochin is Mattancherry, the home of the once thriving, now dwindling Jewish community. The Synagogue here is a serene little temple of worship with a pristine, whitewashed facade that invites you inside. The floors within are laid with the most exquisite blue and white handpainted tiles brought from China.
The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, built first by the Portuguese and then remodelled by the Dutch, was the principal palace of the Kochi Kings for centuries. Today, it is a beautifully preserved museum, showcasing the city's history.
Across the harbour, in Bolgatty Island, is yet another imposing palace, also built by the Dutch. Today it is a hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. Bolgatty is a sought after picnic spot thanks to its extensive grounds and beautiful view. Also on the island is a mini golf course.

Hill Palace
With its large manicured grounds and Georgian grandeur, the Hill Palace is perhaps the most palace-like of the palaces in Cochin. Built in the 19th century, it was the seat of the King well into recent times. It is also a museum, dedicated to chronicling the history and grandeur of the erstwhile Cochin Royal Family.

Cherai Beach
A perfect combination of the well serviced yet unspoilt, Cherai Beach is in Vypeen, and island in the eastern part of Cochin.

Kottoor House is an elite residential area in the heart of Cochin.
The home is easily accessed by rail. Ernakulam Railway Station is 5 km away.
It is well connected by road.
Flying into to Cochin is easy as well. Cochin International Airport is 20 km away from the property.

Alleppey: (63 km)
Rightly dubbed the Venice of the East, Alleppey is a historic town crisscrossed by natural canals, big and small. These canals form a network of waterways that connect the town to other important cities. Along the sides of these canals, one sees people go about their daily lives much as they have in centuries past. Alleppey is also justly famous for its snake boat races.

Kumarakom: (90 km)
An idyllic isle in the timeless Lake Vembanad, Kumarakom is home to a rare ecosystem. Known as a bird sanctuary, it attracts flocks of migratory birds. Kumarakom is connected to important parts of the state by a network of backwaters.

Kottayam: (52 km)
Situated in the basin of the Meenachil River and the Vembanad Lake, Kottayam is a beautiful town with a serious purpose. The birthplace of activism in the state, the first district in Kerala to achieve total literacy, and home to several of its newspapers, Kottayam richly deserves its reputation as a land of letters. It is also known as the land of latex, as it is the trading centre for rubber.

Varkhala: (172 km)
With cliffs towering over its sandy beaches, Varkala is truly a locale of awe-inspiring majesty. These rugged cliffs are of great geological significance, and are called the Varkala Formations. The beautiful beach below is named Papanasam, or 'destruction of sin' as its surging waves are believed to wash away a multitude of these. Rather like a mini-Goa, this laidback destination has a plethora of shacks and stalls by the beach. The Janardana Swami Temple is worth a visit, especially for its historic bell salvaged from a shipwreck and gifted by the ship's Dutch captain, in gratitude over the miraculous escape of its crew.

Kovalam : (273 km)
Long before Kerala earned its fame as God's own country, Kovalam was attracting travellers in droves. Three breathtaking beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra - separated by rocks, unite to form a distinctive crescent, that has been welcoming beach lovers since the 1920s when Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi opened the first hotel by its golden sands. Today, Kovalam is a coveted destination, quite unmatched for natural beauty.

We serve excellent meals and you can experience the art of cooking!

Culinary                               FIT                                          Group **
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Meals:                                    Rs. 900/-                                 Rs. 750/-
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Cooking Class:                       Rs. 1250/-
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*Summer:   April 2011- October 2011   Winter:   November 2011 - March 2012
**Group: Min Size 10

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