Traditional Kerala Home, Ashtamudi
Located in Uliyakovil, Kollam, Traditional Kerala Home offers an authentic stay experience in a beautifully restored 130-year-old Kerala tharavadu. The property preserves the architectural character, traditional furnishings, wooden elements, and cultural details of an ancestral Kerala home while providing modern comforts for today’s travellers.
Spread across approximately 2,500 sq. ft., the property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, spacious living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private garden. Guests also have access to a separate private living space by Ashtamudi Lake, located just a short walk from the main house. The lakeside setting provides opportunities for boating, kayaking, yoga, and enjoying sunsets from the private jetty.
Traditional Kerala Home is ideal for families, couples, small groups, cultural travellers, and guests looking for a peaceful stay that combines Kerala heritage, privacy, and backwater experiences.
Accommodation
Traditional Kerala Home offers the entire property as a private three-bedroom villa, making it particularly suitable for families and groups travelling together. The home combines traditional Kerala architecture with modern amenities, creating a comfortable environment while retaining the character of an ancestral residence.
The interiors feature traditional wooden furniture, curated artwork, tiled flooring, wooden details, and open spaces overlooking the garden. The property also includes a living room, dining area, family spaces, kitchen, and outdoor areas for guests to relax.
Room Categories
Traditional Kerala Home – Three-Bedroom Villa
A spacious private villa featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, designed for families and groups seeking an exclusive Kerala heritage experience. The approximately 2,500 sq. ft. home includes a living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, garden, and outdoor seating.
Traditional architectural details are combined with modern conveniences such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, washing machine, coffee machine, refrigerator, and other essential facilities.
Private Lakeside Living Space
Guests staying at the tharavadu also have access to a private living space located beside Ashtamudi Lake, approximately a minute’s walk from the main house. The lakeside space provides a quiet place to relax, enjoy the water views, and experience the backwater atmosphere.
A private mooring area and jetty allow guests to enjoy the lake, particularly during sunset.
Dining
Traditional Kerala Home offers a homely dining experience with breakfast options including continental, vegetarian, and Asian choices. The property also features a fully equipped private kitchen, allowing guests to prepare meals during their stay.
The dining area forms part of the traditional home environment, providing an intimate setting for families and groups to enjoy meals together.
Facilities & Services
Guests at Traditional Kerala Home can enjoy a range of facilities designed for a comfortable private stay, including:
- Three bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- Spacious living room
- Private dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Washing machine
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue facilities
- Free private parking
- Family-friendly accommodation
- Pet-friendly facilities
- Breakfast
- Private lakeside living space
- Private jetty and mooring area
- Bicycle arrangements
- Airport transfers on request
- Chauffeur-driven car arrangements
- Yoga
- Kayaking
- Boating
Activities & Experiences
Traditional Kerala Home provides an opportunity to experience Kerala beyond conventional resort accommodation. Guests can explore the traditional architecture of the tharavadu, relax in the garden, enjoy local food, or spend time beside Ashtamudi Lake.
The property can also arrange boating, kayaking, and yoga experiences, allowing guests to explore the backwaters and enjoy a slower pace of holiday. Bicycles can also be arranged for exploring the surrounding locality.
Heritage & Cultural Experience
The main attraction of the property is its heritage character. The tharavadu represents the traditional ancestral homes associated with Kerala’s historic joint-family system. The house has a 130-year lineage and has been carefully restored while retaining its traditional character.
Traditional wooden furniture, architectural details, curated artwork, tiled roofing, verandahs, and open spaces create an atmosphere that reflects Kerala’s residential heritage. The property is officially certified as a Diamond House by the Kerala Tourism Department.
Ashtamudi Lake Experience
The property’s proximity to Ashtamudi Lake provides guests with a distinctive backwater experience. The private lakeside space and jetty offer a peaceful setting for relaxing beside the water and watching the sunset.
Guests can enjoy boating and kayaking or simply spend time by the lake surrounded by the quiet atmosphere of Kerala’s backwaters.
Meetings & Events
Traditional Kerala Home is best suited for private gatherings, family holidays, reunions, intimate celebrations, small group retreats, and cultural stays. Since the entire home can be reserved as a private villa, it provides greater privacy for families and groups travelling together.
The spacious living areas and outdoor surroundings can also be suitable for small private gatherings, subject to the property’s arrangements.
Nearby Attractions
Ashtamudi Lake
Ashtamudi Lake is one of Kerala’s major backwater destinations, known for its waterways, coconut-lined shores, villages, and traditional boat experiences. The lake is the main natural attraction surrounding the property.
Kollam Railway Station
Kollam Railway Station provides convenient rail connectivity to the destination and is located approximately 3.8 km from Traditional Kerala Home.
Thangassery Lighthouse
The historic Thangassery Lighthouse is one of Kollam’s notable landmarks, offering views of the Arabian Sea and surrounding coastline. It is approximately 7 km from the property.
Kollam Beach
Kollam Beach is a popular coastal attraction where visitors can enjoy Arabian Sea views, evening walks, and sunsets.
Munroe Island
Munroe Island is known for its narrow canals, waterways, coconut plantations, and village landscapes. It offers opportunities for canoeing and exploring the traditional backwater lifestyle of Kerala.
Distance
- Kollam Railway Station: Approximately 3.8 km
- Thangassery Lighthouse: Approximately 7 km
- Kollam Beach: Approximately 6–7 km
- Ashtamudi Lake: Located close to the property
- Munroe Island: Approximately 25 km
- Varkala Cliff: Approximately 33 km
- Sivagiri Mutt: Approximately 34 km
Ideal For
Traditional Kerala Home is ideal for family holidays, heritage stays, couples, small groups, cultural experiences, backwater holidays, weekend getaways, private celebrations, photography trips, and travellers looking for an authentic Kerala home experience.
Its combination of traditional architecture, private accommodation, garden spaces, lakeside access, boating, kayaking, and modern facilities makes it a distinctive alternative to conventional hotels and resorts.
Pricing
Room or villa rates at Traditional Kerala Home vary depending on the travel dates, number of guests, length of stay, and booking conditions. Since the property is offered as an entire three-bedroom villa, pricing is generally based on the complete accommodation rather than individual hotel-style rooms. Current rates should be checked according to the specific travel dates before publishing.
Contact
Traditional Kerala Home
Uliyakovil Road, Punthalavila Tharavadu,
Uliyakovil, Kollam, Kerala – 691019