The veranda
A deep, shaded veranda that wraps the house. Made for morning tea and rainy afternoons.
A quiet Kerala home among the coconut palms
Tiled roofs, stone-paved paths and open green lawns. Welcome to Kumarakom Nest.
Built in the spirit of old Kerala homes
Kumarakom Nest is a calm retreat set in a green compound in Kumarakom. The main house has a sloping red tiled roof, exposed brick walls and wide white-pillared verandas, the way Kerala houses have been built for generations.
Wide stone paths lead across open lawns and under tall coconut and areca palms. Everything here is made for slowing down.
- Tiled roofsKerala-style architecture
- Stone pathsWinding through the lawns
- Palm groveShade and birdsong
Spaces at the Nest
A look around the house and the grounds.
The courtyard
An open-to-sky courtyard of red brick, white pebbles and green plants that brings light into the house.
The hall
A bright common hall with a warm wooden ceiling, brick walls and a long dining table.
The bedrooms
Clean, quiet rooms with soft wall lights, white linen and a simple wooden bed.
The details that make the Nest
Small things that give the place its character.
Red tiled roofs
Sloping roofs in traditional Kerala style, built to keep the house cool and shed the monsoon rain.
Natural brick
Exposed brick walls that bring warmth and texture to the courtyard and the hall.
Stone-paved paths
Wide stone slabs set in grass lead you from the gate to the house and around the grounds.
Open green lawns
Well-kept lawns with flowering shrubs, ideal for walks, children and long evenings outside.
Coconut and areca palms
Tall palms ring the compound, giving shade, a soft breeze and the sound of rustling leaves.
Wooden ceilings
Warm wood panelling indoors that gives the common hall a welcoming glow.
A hall for long meals and long conversations
The heart of the Nest is its common hall: a high wooden ceiling, brick walls, polished tile floors and a long table where everyone can sit together.
Gallery
Moments from around the Nest.
A day at the Nest
Morning
Soft light on the lawn
Walk the stone paths while the grass is still wet, listen to the birds in the palms and take your tea on the veranda.
Afternoon
Cool, shaded stillness
When the sun is high, retreat to the courtyard or the wooden hall, where the tiled roof and brick walls keep the heat out.
Evening
Long tables, slow talk
Gather in the hall for a family meal, or stay outside as the sky turns gold over the coconut palms.
Good to know
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Where is Kumarakom Nest?
We are in Kumarakom, Kottayam district, Kerala, a village known for its backwaters and birdlife.
What kind of place is it?
A quiet, Kerala-style house in a green compound, with verandas, a courtyard, a common hall and bedrooms, surrounded by lawns and palms.
When is the best time to visit?
October to March is cool and dry. June to September brings the monsoon, with rain, deep greens and a very peaceful mood.
Can we visit and see the Nest?
Yes. Write to us and we will be glad to show you around.
Say hello
Questions about the Nest, or want to visit? Write to us and we will reply within a day.
Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala