Hotel Emerald Isle Heritage Villa - Alleppey

About Us

Welcome to Emerald Isle Heritage Villa !!

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, breath taking 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!
 

 Accommodation

You arrive by boat and step into an eco-friendly world of birdsong and bountiful nature, where cool breezes murmur through the coconut palms and life is immediately sweeter. Now you can relax! Emerald Isle Heritage Villa offers peace, privacy and pure relaxation. There are only 4 rooms (All Air-conditioned) for guests and each has its own en-suite Open-Shower bathroom with all modern facilities.

Front SITOUT of Emerald Isle	View from the SITOUT

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.
 

Dining

Exotic Cuisine….


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

View of Emerald Isle from the River infront

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!