Akkara Homestay- A Tranquil Riverside Homestay
Kottayam, ,
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Private Room in a Villa hosted by Kurien
What is unique about the property
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Surrounded by Nature
River ViewExperiences offered by the property
Photography Walks
Yoga & Meditation
Therapeutic Massage 
Village Tours About this place
Welcome to Akkara Homestay—Home Across the River, a 210-year-old ancestral home on the peaceful banks of the Meenachil River, just 15 minutes from Kottayam.
Still home to the 8th generation of the Cunnumpurath Akkara family, this is a place where heritage is not displayed—it is lived. Wake to birdsong, wander through four acres of tropical gardens, watch village life unfold along the river, or simply sit on the verandah with a book and let the day slow down.
Share a home-cooked Travancore Syrian Christian meal, discover family stories and local traditions, take a gentle river cruise, explore the backwaters, or unwind with Ayurveda and yoga. We love helping guests discover a quieter, more authentic side of Kerala.
Whether you come for heritage, nature, culture, wellness, or simply a little time to reconnect, Akkara welcomes you as a guest into a real Kerala home.
Relax. Reconnect. Rediscover.
Akkara Homestay – Home Across the River.
About neighborhood
Unlike a heritage hotel created for tourists, Akkara remains a genuine family home with over two centuries of continuous history. The architecture reflects the elegance of traditional Travancore Syrian Christian homes, with its central courtyard (Nadumuttam), terracotta floors, wooden ceilings, period furniture and spacious verandahs that open to river breezes and lush gardens. Every room has its own personality, furnished with carefully preserved antiques and family heirlooms that tell stories of eight generations. Rather than recreating history, Akkara simply continues living it. Here, mornings begin with birdsong instead of traffic, evenings are illuminated by warm courtyard lights, and conversations often replace television. Guests are encouraged to slow down and experience Kerala at its most authentic.
What this place offers
AC
Exercise Equipment
Free Parking On Premises
Outdoor dining area
Fire Extinguisher
Wifi- Night Kottayam,
Check-In Date & Time : - - 06:30 AM | Check-Out Date & Time : - - 04:30 AM
Nov 2026
Dec 2026
Where you'll be
House Rules
Child-Friendly Property (Ages 2-12)
Infant-Friendly Property (Under 2 Years)
Smoking Permitted
Host Information
Private Room in a Villa hosted by Kurien
