| Set amongst shady palm trees but at the same time
only 100 metres from the sea, Arakal Heritage offers the discerning
traveller a paradise retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday
India. Here you can experience first hand the simple joys of life in the
tranquil setting of an India homestay. From the moment you set foot on
Arakal Heritage, you are our honoured guests. And, for as long as you
stay with us, you are part of our family. Our aim is to make your stay
at Arakal Heritage as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. So, if your
idea of paradise is simply chilling out, reading a good book, sun
bathing with occassional dip in the sea and enjoying the finest of South
Indian food, then that is fine by us. On the other hand, we can provide
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Arakal Heritage is situated just outside Marari
village, 3km from the main NH47, Cochin to Alappuzha highway. Because of
its secluded location, Arakal Heritage can be a little tricky to locate
- but this only adds to charm and magic of the place. Nestled between
the backwaters and the beach, our accommodation comprises 5 double room
cottages, one of which is fitted with air-conditioning. |
Over 300 years ago, at a time when merchant ships
sailing from Europe visited the Malabar Coast in search of rich trade in
spices, our family set up our home in this beautiful part of South West
India. And, to this day, we remain proud of the fact that travellers
from around the world seek out Arakal Heritage in search of the rich
beauty and serenity of Kerala. We belong to an aristocratic Catholic
family, which over the years has produced many distinguished local
chiefs and community leaders.
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My Grand father Mr Jacob Arakal distinguished himself
as a lawyer, judge and community leader. After returning from the
Travancore Judicial Service as a District Judge, he entered the banking
business and was the chairman of a local bank.
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My father Mr Thomas Arakal had an early encounter
with the field of cinematography, which was still in its infancy in
rural India at the time. However because he was an only son, he had to
return home in order to respect the wishes of his parents, thus
abandoning a successful cinema career. Back home, he pursued a wide
variety of interests and involved himself in local politics. He was
elected as the President of the Local Panchayath (county). My maternal
grand father Capt. Dr. R T Thomas served in the British Indian Army
during World War I. During a distinguished army career he served with
the army medical wing in Mesopotamia in 1917.
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| Rooms |
Price |
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| A/C Double Bed Cottage |
Rs 6000 per night for 2
people |
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| Non A/C Double Bed Cottage |
Rs 5500 per night for 2
people |
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| Extra Bed |
Rs 1000 |
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| Note: our prices includes all meals; lunch, evening
meal and breakfast. |
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