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    Backwater Heritage Homestay

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    #1 of 14 B&Bs / Inns in Kumarakom
    Kumarakom, Kumarakom 686015, India
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          1 - 5 of 248 reviews

          Reviewed 1 week ago 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 1 week ago

          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 3 weeks ago 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 1 week ago

          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 1 week ago

          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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          • US$ 30 - US$ 40 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Number of rooms
          • 5
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          • Kerala >
          • Kottayam District >
          • Kumarakom
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          • Backwater Heritage Homestay Kumarakom, Kerala
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          urmila_pune
          Is it pet allowed?
          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
          May I know the tariff?
          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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