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      Backwater Heritage Homestay

      249 Reviews
      #1 of 14 B&Bs / Inns in Kumarakom
      Kumarakom, Kumarakom 686015, India
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      4.5
      249 reviews
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      1 - 5 of 216 reviews

      Reviewed 13 June 2017 via mobile
      Beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing place.

      It is a very beautiful and peaceful place situated away from the hustle bustle of a city. Mr. Xavier and his wife are very hospitable and lovely hosts. The place is picturesque with yards filled with trees and flower plants. It is so much better...More

      Thank Aishwarya_ra
      Response from backwaterheritage, Owner at Backwater Heritage HomestayResponded 15 June 2017

      Hi Aishwarya, Thank you for a wonderful feedback. Hope you are back to home & doing fine. Convey our warm regards to mom & Dad. Best wishes! Xavier Joseph ph:91-4812516375 mob:91-9745286358 Mail at:mxavierkutty@yahoo.com

      Reviewed 1 June 2017 via mobile
      Great food !

      Its actually a good place , than it looks in the picture . When I arrived , the place is drenched with rain and It looks like an imaginery land . Food is simply nice . If you are a foody , then give a...More

      1  Thank Ramesh K
      Response from backwaterheritage, Owner at Backwater Heritage HomestayResponded 15 June 2017

      Dear Mr. Ramesh, Thanks for a wonderful review. Hope to come again with your big family and would give me another opportunity to serve you in near future. Best wishes!! Xavier Joseph Mail at:mxavierkutty@yahoo.com

      Reviewed 3 May 2017
      A wonderful night in Back Water Heritage Homestay

      I have spent a wonderful night in this beautiful homestay. The room was very confortable, and the place around backwaters is very peacful and quite. The garden is a jewel. The food was very testy and typical, exactly what I was looking for. Xavier the...More

      1  Thank ClaireAnnecy
      Response from backwaterheritage, Owner at Backwater Heritage HomestayResponded 15 June 2017

      Hi Annecy , How are you? Hope you are back to home . Thanks for the beautiful review. Hope that you would give me another opportunity to serve again in future. All the best! Xavier Joseph.

      Reviewed 25 April 2017
      A perfect place to relax and enjoy the backwaters

      Xavier and his wife welcomed us warmly into their beautiful home, located right on the edge of the backwaters. The bungalow has a very serene feel and the swinging beds are the perfect place to relax with a book. The food was amazing and great...More

      1  Thank Eloiseanna
      Response from backwaterheritage, Owner at Backwater Heritage HomestayResponded 27 April 2017

      Hope you are back to home & doing fine. Thanks for a beautiful feedback. Convey our warm regards to all of you.. Best wishes! Xavier Joseph Ph:91-4812516375 Mob:91-9745286358 Mail at:mxavierkutty@yahoo.com

      Reviewed 24 April 2017
      Lovely homestay at a backwater

      We stayed 2 nights during Vishu festival and fully enjoyed this quiet and lovely place. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. The breakfast was served on the very beautiful terrace below a fan next to the gardens and the backewater. Mr. Xavier...More

      1  Thank guenterbeudert
      Response from backwaterheritage, Manager at Backwater Heritage HomestayResponded 27 April 2017

      Thank you for spending your precious time for writing a feedback. Hope you are back to home & doing fine. Convey our warm regards to all of you.. Best wishes! Xavier Joseph Mail at:mxavierkutty@yahoo.com

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      urmila_pune
      31 August 2016|
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      Response from John R | Reviewed this property |
      I don't think so, but email the owner to find out for sure,
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      Ramachandran R
      27 September 2015|
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      Response from backwaterheritage | Property representative |
      The tariff is only Rs 2200 for an a/c room in c.p.a.i. till 15th dec. then it will be Rs3000/- till 15th Jan.
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