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State Tourism Award Winners 2011-12

Best Approved & Classified Homestay – Coconut Creek Farm & Homestay, Kumarakom

Would you like to enjoy some chirping of migratory birds accompanied by the gentle breeze from the renowned backwaters of Kumarakom? Welcome to this Homestay, which offers Kerala hospitality in all its flavours and colours. Situated beside a beautiful creek in the Kumarakom Lake and close to the renowned bird sanctuary by the same name, Coconut Creek Farm and Homestay is a heritage home, which is more than 60 years old that suits the holiday aspirations of a wide range of travelers.

Coconut Creek is situated next to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise; yet another attraction at Kumarakom. A "Bed and Breakfast" heritage homestay, Coconut Creek Farm recently won the Kerala State Tourism Award 2012. It is in the Diamond category for homestays in Kerala - the highest rating given by the Department of Tourism. Coconut Creek offers the best in services and that too at attractive rates.

This heritage home spread across four acres of land is an exotic haven of tranquility. The three independent A/c bedrooms, exotic bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, a private sit-out and an enticing view of the creek, create a magical mood and delightful experience. At Coconut Creek Farm you are given all the quintessential tastes and aromas of traditional Kerala. An array of ethnic delicacies like Kerala sadya (traditional Kerala feast), Malabar fish curry, karimeen pollichathu (baked pearl fish), konchu (prawns) curry, and Kuttanad duck curry with appam (rice pancake) provide a unique experience.

In addition to the regular services, Coconut Creek Farm & Homestay also offers traditional houseboat tours in Kumarakom and to Alleppey (Alappuzha), car rentals and hotel reservations. Complete Kerala holiday packages are also available on request. Special programmes like a visit to the bird sanctuary, the farms, nearby ancient churches, special village safari, fishing in the lake and Ayurvedic treatments are arranged on request. At Coconut Creek you will truly discover Kerala with all the traditional embellishments.

For more details, log on to http://www.coconutcreek.co.in/