Maranat Mana Heritage Homestay — Hotel in Kerala

If you are looking for a place with all mod cons,then this is not the place for you,if you want a unique experience then you have found it.The homestay is a traditional Brahmin house but unusually has four inner courtyards in the main house,although we stayed in the guest house adjacent to the main house.The rom although basic was clean and comfortable and had a separate toilet and shower,the room is on the first floor and the stair access is quite steep.The hosts Praveen and Vida are delightful and excellent company,you have your meals with them (vegetarian and no alcohol)in the guest house dining room,the food was excellent as was the conversation,Praveen is very knowledgeable and explained the Brahmin way of life,our discussions covered many and varied subjects,he was a mine of information and a pleasure to have a conversation with and certainly doesn’t lack ideas for taking the business forward.He took us on a tour of the main house,which was fascinating (including showing us how methane was produced from cow dung to fuel the cooker) We also visited the rubber plantation to see how the tree was tapped.We enjoyed our stay here immensely and found it extremely rewarding thanks to both...

This is a delightful Heritage home and plantation. When we were there, we were the only guests. We were accommodated in a large room on the 2nd floor of the old guest quarters building. It was a bit dicey getting up to the room, there was just an old flight of steps very steep much like those on ships or to get up to an attic. The owner was a sweetheart and would always come to help me come down safely, then back up again.||They have 2 children, a boy and a girl, very pleasant and polite. The family is vegetarian, and the food--full board--was very delicious and the company quite charming. When dinner ended, we 4 would repair to the living room for good conversation, often regarding religion, history and traditions. One day we were guided around the plantation by the owner and then a tour of the main house. ||This was a lovely stay, quite different from the 5* stays we had...

Our 7-day stay at Maranat Mana Heritage Homestay has been an unforgettable experience. The place oozes a rich tradition. Our host gave us a captivating master class in Indian culture, both the ancient ways and in modern times, whereas our lovely hostess provided the best vegetarian meals ever. Make sure you take your time to...