There are only 4 rooms (All Air-conditioned)
for guests and each has its own en-suite Open-Shower 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! All meals
are served in dining room. Please ask us if you want to have any
special facilities like Ayurvedic treatments or houseboat rides.
Every
day in this place is a feast for the senses - and
especially the taste buds! Kerala Cuisine offers delicious
meals using locally-grown spices and herbs, local fish - Karimeen
Pollichathu, Avoli Fry, Neimeen Curry - and chicken and duck dishes,
specialties of the region, as well as dosa, appam-egg roast,
puttu-kadala, mouth-watering vegetarian dishes. For those interested in
Kuttanadan cuisine, we arrange free cooking demonstration
classes too! So come on over for that special holiday on the banks of
the backwaters.
Things to do :
Emerald
Isle is ideal for those wanting to relax, sun themselves or getting
away from it all. The tranquil air here is salve to frayed nerves and
everyday tensions. Read a book or taste the locally harvested
'toddy'
fresh from the coconut trees ! When you tire of lazing in a hammock, or
sunbathing in the courtyard garden, you can take a walk around the
island, go
fishing or have a swim. (Or maybe take a shower straight from heaven,
in the open-roof bathroom!). The Manimala river meanders past Emerald Isle Heritage Resort and you can go on
a boat trip through enchanting
waterways where the fishermens' nets like beautiful spread umbrellas
kiss
the emerald waters. Mingle with the people of the village as you
visit the ancient temple or the famous Snake Boat. At the end of
the day watch a glorious sunset over the paddy fields.
You
can also see the traditional paddy harvesting. Marvel at the process of
tapping toddy, a local alcoholic drink taken from the coconut
trees. At Emerald Isle Heritage Villa you can also the enjoy the
experience of traveling in Country Boats through the small
village canals watching the life
of village pass by you. Or you could also visit the ancient Bhagawati
temple or the 1000 year-old Saint Mary's Church ……all just a row
away!
You could also visit the local pottery factory and maybe pick up a few
pieces. Or visit the world-famous Snake Boat after a short ride in your
boat! And then sleep deeply in our Paradise of Peace.
It is a joy to be here, to be reminded of the simple delights of life.
All this awaits you. So make your holiday count...Come to Emerald Isle
and leave your worries behind!
How
to reach :
Emerald Isle is
eight kilometers from Alleppey - the old commercial capital of the
erstwhile kingdom of Travencore. Alleppey is 65 Kms from Kochi, the new
bustling port city of Kerala. You could also reach
Alleppey from Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, approximately 150 Kms
to the South.Access to Emerald Isle is possible only by boat.
Tariff
(Rs.):
Per Night Two Persons Valid Till
31st May 2010.
Heritage Room : Rs.5000/-
Air-Conditioned Heritage Room : Rs.5800/-
Note :
Includes Accommodation, Break fast, Lunch, Dinner & Taxes
Extra Bed : Rs.1500/- AP plan
Children Below 5 Years : Free
5 - 12 Years : Rs.350/-
Check-in : 12 noon. Check-out :10 AM
Tariff/Package
subject to change without prior notice