artists and leaders
Some of these homes were shaped by individual lives of poets, musicians and
leaders. Their daily habits, creative work, and quiet authority left lasting traces.
They were inward spaces, built around reflection, discipline, and routine. Today, they
continue to hold space for a quieter way of being.
A poet’s cottage
Once owned by a renowned 19th century poet in Kerala, this space is an independent cottage made of teak and rosewood. Overlooking a small private courtyard, the bedroom is spacious, with a traditional vaulting roof.
The Karanavar’s Chamber
Once the private chamber of the Karanavar, the head of an aristocratic household in Travancore. A carved wooden oonjal or swing anchors the room, offering space for reflection, rest, and quiet authority.
The musician's retreat
This one is what we call our Harmony Suite. This 75+ years old cottage is made of teak and rosewood and sits in its own garden with a walled compound. It was built for a well-known musician by a local king as a reward and consists of 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms – 1 enclosed and 1 open to the sky.
The Village Leader's Residence
Owned by Joy Neeloor, who was a local leader of Neeloor, Neeloor Mana is a L-shaped house in timber and tiles with a broad verandah and ornamental cables on a hipped roof.
A living collection of homes
These homes were shaped by shared life of families, visitors and rituals. Built around courtyards
and verandahs, they were places of movement, conversation, and collective living. These houses
once held many lives at once. They still do - now in slower, gentler ways.
history and tranquility
A twin heritage cottage over seventy years old that takes you back in time as you see the extensive use of wood and the patina of ancient times visible in its artistry.
The landholder’s home
A traditional Muslim house belonging to a prominent social leader and landlord. A long verandah runs the length of the home, creating space for conversation, pause, and receiving others.
Rawathur’s house
A wealthy Muslim Rawathur’s home conferred by the King on a courtier with special privileges at the turn of the 19th century.
The Nalukettu home
Once nestled on the banks of the river Periyar in Aluva, Central Kerala, this traditional Nalukettu belonged to the Nambiars and is graced with exquisite carvings on its wooden walls and ceilings.
history and tranquility
A twin heritage cottage over seventy years old that takes you back in time as you see the extensive use of wood and the patina of ancient times visible in its artistry.
The landholder’s home
A traditional Muslim house belonging to a prominent social leader and landlord. A long verandah runs the length of the home, creating space for conversation, pause, and receiving others.
Rawathur’s house
A wealthy Muslim Rawathur’s home conferred by the King on a courtier with special privileges at the turn of the 19th century.
The Nalukettu home
Once nestled on the banks of the river Periyar in Aluva, Central Kerala, this traditional Nalukettu belonged to the Nambiars and is graced with exquisite carvings on its wooden walls and ceilings.
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