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South India House for Rent: Full Catering in Large Country House with Pool and Landscaped Garden - Property 13238

House 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

South India house photo
Rates per property (USD)
$1,358 - $1,810/wk
Call Mr William Howarth or Dr Sabita Dutt
(0)161 7615739
(International +44 (0)161 7615739)
 
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Property type:
house, 4250 sq. ft. 
Location type:
rural, village  
Highlights:
rural, village, air-conditioning, garden, pool  
South India house photo - Pool & Garden view

Pool & Garden view

South India house photo - Kingfisher on pond line

Kingfisher on pond line

South India house photo - Spiral viewing area in Garden

Spiral viewing area in Garden

South India house photo - Gated Entrance and Drive

Gated Entrance and Drive

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South India House Summary

A beautiful and unique Kerala house offering 5* services and facilities in a clean and unpolluted country setting. House is suitable for single occupancy, family and friends group, or Corporate requirements. Exclusively yours throughout your stay. Guests enjoy excellent privacy in a secure and landscaped garden extending to around 4 acres. The swimming pool is 14mtrs x 6 mtrs with the latest technology filters. All bedrooms are climate controlled. There is Solar water heating with back-up provided by immersion heaters and there is solar battery back-up for fans and lighting if there is any disruption in supply. A qualified Chef prepares food to your taste and there are helpers/ cleaners and even an ironing lady to do the chores backed up by experienced local Management. Our staff are friendly and helpful and they arrive each morning from their local homes.

Location of House 13238

Nearest airport:   Kochi at 100 Kilometres
Nearest ferry:   Kochi at 100 Kilometres
Nearest train:   Shorranur Junction at 15 Kilometres
Nearest beach:   beach at 40.0 Kilometres
Car: not necessary

Voted in the top 50 places in the world to visit by National Geographic. Kerala lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. Known as the garden of India, it is an enchanting mosaic of coconut groves and paddy fields, wide beaches and labyrinthine backwaters, hills and rainforest's. Temples and Festivals. Our house is in a rural village called Chalavara in the Palakkad District of Kerala. It is peaceful, unpolluted and a perfect place to relax and unwind. Enjoy the stillness and unique ambiance of the garden where you can see and enjoy the sounds of tropical songbirds or see the Kingfisher, Eagles and Owls. The local town is only 5km away and further afield there is the Arabian Sea, Wildlife sanctuaries, National Parks and Malampuzha Gardens which are laid out above a large irrigation dam. Pleasant boat trips and Mountain scenery. Kerala is tropical with monsoon rains in season which make it very green and fertile. Witness Bird Migration in Pannini in Mar, Apr and May.
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South India House Availability

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Aug 6, 2008
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South India House Rates

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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season fully Catered Sep 1, 2008 - Oct 30, 2008 £750 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 Week
High Season fully Catered Nov 1, 2008 - Apr 30, 2009 £1,000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 Week
  • Pay in Pounds or Euros.
    We pride ourselves on the services made available to our guests. Wherever possible we can help with travel within India.
    Rates are fully inclusive. Its waiter service with all meals prepared for you by your personal Chef. No fixed meal times or fixed Menus - its your holiday so meals are made ready at the times you want them each day and we try our best to cater for all tastes. South Indian food is our speciality. All house services are included, even personal laundry and ironing. Daily room cleaning is organised around your daily activities and to your personal requirements. All arranged by our friendly House Manager who also speaks English. The house and its grounds are very secure and private.
    Guests enjoy exclusive use of the garden pool - the good size pool is cleaned and maintained on a daily basis ensuring the crystal clear water from natural sources is maintained to a high standard.
    Free private transport is organised for arrival and departur
  • We have easy communication links with local taxi firms to take you site seeing. The charges are fixed at the start and a whole day visiting the water park or sight-seeing is easily affordable. Shopping trips by Auto-Rickshaw is great fun - take your camera for souvenir holiday pics.

    There is a computer at the house for use for e-mail.

    There is a good level of security for personal items and we have a security safe in the Managers office.
  • For holiday guests staying 1 week or longer we require a booking deposit of £100, please with the balance due and payable at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.
    We are able to receive payment by cheque in most major currencies sent to our residential address in the UK or sent through International Banking Services Further details will be provided at time of enquiry/reservation.

South India House Amenities

Property Type:
  • house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • catered

Floor Area:
  • 4250 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • family
  • luxury

General:
  • sunbed
  • linens provided
  • safe
  • staff
  • telephone
  • towels provided
  • air-conditioning
  • daily maid service

Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • washing machine

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 5 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-Suite
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-Suite
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-Suite
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-Suite
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower, Bidet, En-Suite
    Bathroom - Outdoor Shower, Poolside
    Bathroom - Outdoor Shower, Poolside
  • Unusual in a house but every bedroom has its own en suite shower room, sink and toilet facilities. The shower fittings are one fixed and 1 hand shower and tap. The water is heated from the solar panels and in the tropics these panels supply an abundance of hot water. There is a modern flush toilet in each en-suite room, Fixed or hand held shower, modern sink fittings and accessories. There are a further two shower points by the swimming pool for use before and after swimming. Bathroom areas are cleaned daily as part of the daily room cleaning routine. All en-suite rooms are fully tiled with attractive wall tiles and non-slip floor tiles. They are well lit and there is plenty of cross-flow ventilation. All bedrooms are climate controlled with good lighting and ceiling fans. The house has solar back-up to cope with any electrical disruption which can power room fans and light in the house.

Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Twin/ Single, climate controlled
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, climate controlled
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, climate controlled
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single, climate controlled
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Twin/ Single, climate controlled
  • There are 5 double or twin bedded rooms available. Two are at ground floor level and three at first floor level. All rooms are nicely furnished with cane and wood furnishings. All bedrooms have the facility of remote control climate control where you can regulate the temperature of your bedroom or the windows can be left open with ceiling fans to keep the rooms cool. All windows are insect proofed with a clear view netting. The bedrooms have tiled floors for coolness and decoration. All bedrooms have cane bedside tables, dressing mirror, stool, wardrobe and handy size table. Extra storage areas are available in the rooms. All bedrooms have wood ceilings with ceiling fans and wall lights. Our daily room service includes - clean and tidy your bedroom and en suite bathroom - all laundry - daily sheet and towel changes - personal ironing. All bedrooms have a laundry/linen basket which is emptied daily by staff. Please see our previous guests comments

Entertainment:
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • tv
  • DVD
  • cd
  • stereo system
  • VCR

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • computer available
  • dialup access

Outside:
  • child's swing
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • terrace
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • low allergen environment
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • long term renters welcome
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • fishing
  • mountaineering

Notes: Look at the Pictures - Look at our Fully inclusive Prices - Look at our Guest Book comments. Possibly the best South Indian food freshly prepared each day, A wonderful 4 acre private garden and a large swimming pool alongside the property. Apart from the pool there is much to interest and occupy adults and children in the house and in the garden. A landscaped wildlife pond. waterfall, a pond sandbank to encourage birds to land and catch fish etc. Lots of fruit trees and coconut palms. The garden is landscaped with flower borders and shrubs. There are 2 bedrooms on the Ground Floor and 3 on the first floor. All are private, cool and en-suite. We haven’t included details of the kitchen and utility areas as this is a fully inclusive holiday with personal chef and waiter service. The large kitchen is of course available if you need to access it. There is plenty of living space and the house, swimming pool and garden combine well for you to enjoy a peaceful and unique holiday.


South India House Details

The House and Services: The house is a spacious, cool and very private. Situated in about 4 acres of landscaped and tropical fruit garden in a rural setting. The area is blessed with a wide range of beautiful birds. There are wild peacocks which actually fly in and out of the paddy fields which are by the house. The migratory birds also stop and catch the fish from the garden pond and the Kingfishers and Herons are daily visitors. Eagles and Owls are also prevalent. There is a telephone and computer in the house which is available for your use when required and as far as I know your mobile phone will also work if it has the necessary international coverage. Phone cards are available to keep you in touch cheaply with home. Satellite TV and DVD is installed for your enjoyment. Your newspapers are delivered each day.

GUESTS SERVICES: For families/groups staying over 2 weeks with us and wanting to spend more time exploring the Indian Sub Continent - we will provide a free Onward Travel Booking Service in accordance with your requirements whilst you are enjoying your holiday with us. Colourful and spectacular festivals are prevalent throughout India and Kerala has many to enjoy. Getting there and back is never a problem and everything can be arranged for you to meet your exact requirements. Transport which comes to the house when booked is inexpensive and plentiful. We provide free transport for guests arrival and departure.. The house could be considered suitable for use by International Business clients. We have an open and straightforward terms and conditions policy (no small print) which is completed on arrival and e-mailed for information at time of the booking enquiry

Bird watching: Due west from the house is Pannani on the Arabian Sea. The tidal mouth of Bharathappuzha in Ponnani joins with another river and it is the seasonal home to hundreds of Migratory birds. Some 25 varieties of birds have been identified in this area. The months of March, April and May are reported to be the best time for Bird Watching Enthusiasts.

Guest Book: From Michael and Family (Mar 2006) Just a line to say what a wonderful time we had. A great place to relax. From David and Family (May 2006) Spacious, comfortable and very well appointed holiday home with large gardens and pool in peaceful location in rural Kerala. Helpful house staff to ensure you don't need to lift a finger throughout your stay. Close links and good contact with the local community permit a fascinating insight into real life off the normal tourist trail in India. From Veronique and Family (Apr 2007) We're now missing the good time we spent in Kerala. We used the swimming pool a lot. The staff were all good and the Manager is very considerate. We walked around the villages - were invited into a wedding and had lunch there which we enjoyed a lot. From Wim and Family (Jul 07 Had a great stay. Enjoyed the clean house - great food and helpful staff. This was actually the very place we were looking for - so beautiful and quiet.

Other Activities: Festivals, Temples, country village life, Site seeing, Bird watching, Elephants, Enjoying peace and privacy in a beautiful setting.


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