Between the heights of Peermade and Vagamon, and the plains of Kumarakom, and Kottayam town, you will sit on the verandas of a white, 55-year-old art deco home, and not really care where in the world you are. For at Evergreen Estate, in the Mundakayam midland slopes, plantation life is at its laid-back best. George Abraham and his family owners of a rubber plantation in Kootickal, are relaxed hosts, and typify Kerala's estate gentry. The well-travelled George is well connected in the tourism industry, and can suggest and arrange many a tip around his homeland.
In the Anglo-Kerala bungalow-style house, life drifts back to what it always has been since 1904, when rubber was introduced commercially by JJ Murphy. Wake up to hot coffee served in elegantly mismatched crockery, hot appams and stew in the family dining room. Dedicate the morning to a refreshing walk in the soft grass around the house, to watch the rubber plantation, fringed by nutmeg, cinnamon, jackfruit and other tropical trees, a stone's throw away.
There are several spots on the property to do – well nothing – but read, talk of the history of the place and, hear about the English who pioneered the valleys a 100years ago and the tight network of the Catholic Syrian Christian community with your host, or simply mull on life. The semi-circular sit-out behind the house lends itself beautifully to mid-morning lime juice, while the wrought iron swing allows you to catch the tranquil breeze of an evening.
If you're there in the rainy season, the best place to watch the rain cascade off the building is from the front porch, sitting on white cane easy chairs, eating browned banana fritters. Now this is the life, you say.
Accommodation
Two double rooms with attached sit- out is offered having convenient furnishing and modern amenities Warm water is provided by solar heating system
Food Services
The food is a combination of dishes from the traditional cooking adopted from the Christian specialities and continental or north Indian Beverages, snacks, can be served at the sit –out or the verandas according to the convenience of the guest.
Facilities
• Laundry for guests on stay more than two nights
• Car provided for railway/bus station drop/pick-up, and for local tours; charges extra
• Guide, on request
• Internet
In the Anglo-Kerala bungalow-style house, life drifts back to what it always has been since 1904, when rubber was introduced commercially by JJ Murphy. Wake up to hot coffee served in elegantly mismatched crockery, hot appams and stew in the family dining room. Dedicate the morning to a refreshing walk in the soft grass around the house, to watch the rubber plantation, fringed by nutmeg, cinnamon, jackfruit and other tropical trees, a stone's throw away.
There are several spots on the property to do – well nothing – but read, talk of the history of the place and, hear about the English who pioneered the valleys a 100years ago and the tight network of the Catholic Syrian Christian community with your host, or simply mull on life. The semi-circular sit-out behind the house lends itself beautifully to mid-morning lime juice, while the wrought iron swing allows you to catch the tranquil breeze of an evening.
If you're there in the rainy season, the best place to watch the rain cascade off the building is from the front porch, sitting on white cane easy chairs, eating browned banana fritters. Now this is the life, you say.
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Accommodation
Two double rooms with attached sit- out is offered having convenient furnishing and modern amenities Warm water is provided by solar heating system
Food Services
The food is a combination of dishes from the traditional cooking adopted from the Christian specialities and continental or north Indian Beverages, snacks, can be served at the sit –out or the verandas according to the convenience of the guest.
Facilities
• Laundry for guests on stay more than two nights
• Car provided for railway/bus station drop/pick-up, and for local tours; charges extra
• Guide, on request
• Internet