The cottages are really nice and have a really good shed leading up from the back exit where you can spend time alone watching the sunrise/set or just introspect among nature. The in-house concierge has good contacts and can drive you up to interesting cultural events in the surrounding area, making the stay that much more valuable. The ayurveda doctor (Dr Akshay who also doubled up as our guide) is friendly, knowledgeable and good too (as told by my friends) as is the authentic Kerala massage therapy (which i tried). The property itself is quite a few kilometers from the main highway and airport transfers are about as expensive as a bangalore - kozhikode flight. The look and feel is slightly more resort-oriented (i.e. more commercial) than a natural surrounding but is good enough to get used to within a couple of days of staying. The one big downer is the slow service , there's very little appreciation of the fact that a guest fed well and on time is part of the whole experience. Menu is not fixed so you can order whatever you like (limited by the expertise of the cooks) and dishes are prepared well.
It supposedly books out in advance so ask for cottage recommendations of your choice (eg on the periphery overlooking the fields and with a sun view) than going by whatever's offered. Ayurveda packages are available separately from the cottage rent so you can budget accordingly.