RIVER LODGE - Entire Property

River Lodge is located on the banks of the river Periyar in the region of this old port city of Muziris. At the site, the Periyar is just a few km from the sea, mingling with backwater canals & lagoons with untainted rural Kerala landscape on its banks. Featuring 150 meters of riverfront, 10 river facing bedrooms, infinity edge swimming pool, an Ayurvedic spa, boat jetty etc. The space River Lodge is located in the region of this old port city, which historians and archaeologists are now uncovering to be ancient India’s gateway to civilisations with a history dating back more than 3 millennia. By the 1st Century BC, the Chinese, Arabs, Jews, Greeks and Romans were already trading spices here. In the 2nd Century AD, the Portuguese, Dutch and the British arrived, initially to trade and soon were part of the internal power struggles between Travancore, Kochi, Calicut and the Mysore kingdoms. All of them have left their imprints on the region. By 2009, Rasmi & Vineeth had decided to quit their jobs and relocate to Kerala. Their hunt for the perfect place to set up their new home cum workspace ended in 2012 when they found a beautiful little strip of land on the edge of the river Periyar, which was just across the river from the weaving villages. The land was also historically significant, having once been home to Shangoonny Menon, Diwan Peshkar of the erstwhile Travancore State and eminent Historian, author of The History of Travancore (First published in 1878). It was here that he penned all his works. Guest access Located on the banks of the River Periyar, the homestay has long river views and interior/ exterior spaces seamlessly blending into one another. The architectural style is inspired by the Indo - Dutch language of Kerala Architecture that is seen all over Kochi region - notably the Paliyam Palace where the Maharaja of Kochi stayed which is one the famous buildings in the vicinity. This allows a double storeyed structure with luxuriant colonnaded verandahs all around. Located on 1.5 acres of land with 150 meters of riverfront, every room enjoys long views of Kerala’s largest and longest river, the perennial Periyar which is the state’s source for not just drinking water and hydroelectric power, but an inspiration for many a poet and writer. At the site of the holiday home, the Periyar is just a few km from the sea, mingling with backwater canals and lagoons with the untainted rural Kerala landscape on its banks. FACILITIES: ~ 7 river facing bedrooms, each with a veranda & bathroom with attached open-courts ~ 20 meter infinity edge swimming pool ~ Small Ayurvedic spa ~ Library and lounge with river views ~ Indoor dining areas to seat 20 people ~ Al-fresco dining by the river ~ Boat jetty, landing area, boats, kayaks ~ Bicycles ~ Mini amphitheater for art performances ~ Car parking Other things to note We are right in the midst of untainted rural riverside Kerala landscape, backwater canals and wetlands. Yet, we are just half an hour (20 km) away from Kochi International Airport and only a 45 minute drive (25 km) from Kochi City.