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Welcome to Emerald Isle... 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. 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
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holiday, affordable and unforgettable. A truly wonderful way
to spend your time on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala.
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!
Accommodation
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.
Dining
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..
Things to Do
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
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