Description
Azure backwaters, swaying palms, and floating houseboats . These are a few of the things that inspired English Missionary Henry Baker, in the late 19th century, to acquire land on the banks of Vembanad Lake . Today, it is known as the Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom . Often referred to as the little jewel of Kumarakom, it still maintains the beauty of its rustic surroundings . The 123-year-old colonial bungalow houses newly built Luxury Villas, heritage rooms, charming cottages, and quaint houseboats, anchored in the private lagoon . At this idyllic retreat, guests can look forward to practicing the Art of doing Nothing or keeping themselves busy with a variety of experiences, from nature to adventure, from culture to cuisine, and from rejuvenation to religion . Pick up and drop from Kottayam railway station . Buffet/ fixed menu breakfast, lunch or dinner . A backwater cruise in a motor launch . Trek to bird sanctuary . Stay for two children under the age of 12 years in the parents room with maximum one extra bed at no additional charge -room only- . Once known as Baker's Bungalow . Now refurbished, it retains a colonial flavour . 14 km from Kottayam, accessible by land and water . 33 rooms include luxury villas with a private pool .
Amenities
- Pets accepted
- Car Rental Desk
- Family Rooms
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- Wheelchair accessible
- Business center
- Private dining for groups
- Data port
- High-speed internet
- First Class Hotel
- Resort
- Interior Corridor
- ECO Friendly
Hotel Policies
| Check-in Policy | 1400 |
| Check-out Policy | 1200 |
General Information