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Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa

Manimalathara | Chathurthiakary, Alappuzha 688511, India
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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Cleanliness – As you’d expect from a good hotel (5) Fixtures/fittings – high class finish. open air bathroom – nice touch (5) Proximity to attractions – on an island, but away from allepy town but great to get away from it all(4) Food – good portion size and delicious traditional dishes (5) Wifi/Facilities -Wifi only around the main area, lots... More

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Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

This lovely piece of paradise we called home for two nights. The room was brilliant, cool and inviting. The outside shower/bathroom is ideal for the humid weather conditions. After being ferried across the river by Tom, who was to be our ever present guardian, we were given a refreshing,chilled nutmeg drink. Not long after we were greeted by Vinod (owner)... More

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ta
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

We stayed in Emerald Isle with our 5y.o child for one night in March-13. It was the only place during our trip in Kerala that we didn't like. - the Heritage rooms are absolutely NOT soundproof. You can hear everything your neighbors do. - although we were assured by the owners that the homestay have internet, in fact it is... More

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Bestensee, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We stayed at the Emerald isle for 2 nights on 9 and 10 May 2013. Reading reviews we were really looking forward to staying there, also finding out why it was called after Ireland. As well as which, we had read about cookery lessons and places we could swim from its website. What a disappointment. We got to the hotel... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Dear Guest, I am Very Sorry for the thing happened to you as we want all our Guests to be happy. In our website it is mentioned that you can swim in the River infront and we had not mentioned about a Swimming pool. Guests used to swim in the river. When you came, I was busy as my wife... More

Hyderabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Only 4 rooms in that old Keralan farm (about 150 years old, built by the ancestor of the owner) but all more beautiful than the others, using original material and configuration. A new house was built more recently next to it and offers a suite, a bit less charming but pretty well done and comfortable too. The bathrooms have been... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Thank you for the beautiful review. Pleased to let you know that we had won the “Lonely Planet Magazine”--Best Homestay of India ---2013. Ref:- Page 127 of “Lonely Planet Magazine”-India of May 2013. Award function is at ITC Hotel Mumbai on 7th June. Our Facebook page is "EMERALDISLEKERALA" Best regards, Vijo Job & Vinod Job More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

You arrive by boat to this Keralan paradise. We were welcomed on a hot afternoon with a glass of chilled nutmeg juice. The building is heritage, gently curving roofs and all creaking teak. It is set in a little garden of Eden... it feels like its own little tropical island floating between the river on one side and an enormous... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Thank you for the beautiful review. Pleased to let you know that we had won the “Lonely Planet Magazine”--Best Homestay of India ---2013. Ref:- Page 127 of “Lonely Planet Magazine”-India of May 2013. Award function is at ITC Hotel Mumbai on 7th June. Our Facebook page is "EMERALDISLEKERALA" Best regards, Vijo Job & Vinod Job More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

A warm welcome from owner and stuff. Nice and tasteful furnished rooms, a lovely garden, a relaxing atmosphere - it took us only minutes to feel comfortable in this heritage place. What a pleasure to have candlelight dinners with the other guests. And the Food - just very tasteful and well balanced for foreigners and served from friendly People -... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Thank you for the beautiful review. Pleased to let you know that we had won the “Lonely Planet Magazine”--Best Homestay of India ---2013. Ref:- Page 127 of “Lonely Planet Magazine”-India of May 2013. Award function is at ITC Hotel Mumbai on 7th June. Our Facebook page is "EMERALDISLEKERALA" Best regards, Vijo Job & Vinod Job More

Buxton, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

How fortunate we were to stay here for 2 nights.The whole team were pleasantly attentive without ever being intrusive. We chose the cottage rather than a room in the house and were thrilled with it.It had its own indoor and outdoor sitting areas and indoor/outdoor bathroom. The grounds are magnificent-3 fish lakes and extensive gardens overlooking paddy fields with plenty... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Thank you for the beautiful review. Pleased to let you know that we had won the “Lonely Planet Magazine”--Best Homestay of India ---2013. Ref:- Page 127 of “Lonely Planet Magazine”-India of May 2013. Award function is at ITC Hotel Mumbai on 7th June. Our Facebook page is "EMERALDISLEKERALA" Best regards, Vijo Job & Vinod Job More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

This beautiful ancestral home is a short country-boat ferry ride across the Pamba river from the nearest taxi drop-off point. As soon as you arrive, you are welcomed by your hosts and made to feel like a guest of the family. Life is comfortable, slow-paced and peaceful. The rooms are comfortable, clean and full of character with beautiful carved wood... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Thank you for the beautiful review. Pleased to let you know that we had won the “Lonely Planet Magazine”--Best Homestay of India ---2013. Ref:- Page 127 of “Lonely Planet Magazine”-India of May 2013. Award function is at ITC Hotel Mumbai on 7th June. Our Facebook page is "EMERALDISLEKERALA" Best regards, Vijo Job & Vinod Job More

West Vancouver
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

My wife truly enjoyed our 3 nights at this very authentic property...it was the highlight of our Kerala vacation. The location cannot be beat. Because it is located on an island...you have no traffic just a very authentic village. We loved the village walk...the locals were friendly. We did a 6 hour Shikara boat backwater cruise which was perfect because... More

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EMERALDISLEkerala, Owner at Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa, responded to this review
June 1, 2013

Thank you for the beautiful review. Pleased to let you know that we had won the “Lonely Planet Magazine”--Best Homestay of India ---2013. Ref:- Page 127 of “Lonely Planet Magazine”-India of May 2013. Award function is at ITC Hotel Mumbai on 7th June. Our Facebook page is "EMERALDISLEKERALA" Best regards, Vijo Job & Vinod Job More

 
 
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Emerald Isle - The Heritage Villa Kerala/Alappuzha, India
Address: Manimalathara | Chathurthiakary, Alappuzha 688511, India
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Region: India > Kerala > Alappuzha
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Ranked #4 of 67 Specialty lodging in Alappuzha
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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 9 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 holiday, affordable and unforgettable. A truly wonderful way to spend your time on the banks of the backwaters of Kerala! Our house, dating back 150 years, 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. Our property stretches across 9 acres including lush green paddy fields and fish ponds. All meals are served in dining room. Please ask us if you want to have any special facilities like Ayurvedic treatments or houseboat rides. 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. Emerald Isle Heritage Villa offers peace, privacy and pure relaxation. There are only 5 rooms (All Air-conditioned) for guests and each has its own en-suite Open-Shower bathroom with all modern facilities. 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! ... more   less 
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