ILLIKKLAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala

At Hotel ILLIKKLAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom, time slows down and the lake speaks. Nestled along the shores of Lake Vembanad in Kumarakom, Kerala, this is a place where classic backwater charm meets simple, heartfelt hospitality; a retreat built on tradition yet inviting in its gentle comforts.

Where You’ll Be

You’ll stay mere steps, sometimes just ten meters, from the tranquil waters of Vembanad, Kerala’s great backwater, where sunsets bowl out in riotous colour and the sky rolls into night with thousands of stars. The cottages and villas are lake-facing, with private sit-outs (porches) for relaxing, gazing, being still. They rise out of a peaceful property of about one and a half acres, with fruit trees, an organic garden, and a path winding its way through shady trees, calls to old-world walks and contemplation.

What You’ll Stay In

The cottages are modest but comfortable; basic finishings that honour simplicity rather than extravagance. Expect:

• Clean, AC bedrooms with two single beds, or interconnected bedrooms in family units
• Attached bathrooms with hot and cold water
• Sit-outs facing the water, often private, the view framed by the stillness of the lake, floating boats, fishermen at dusk
• Amenities like TV, electric kettle, WiFi (from the porch or sit-out), fans, basic furniture (cupboards, chairs, tables).

a half acres, with fruit trees, an organic garden, and a path winding its way through shady trees, calls to old-world walks and contemplation.

The Rooms & Cottages — What to Expect

Here’s a more detailed look at the different room types and what staying in them feels like:

Why These Rooms Feel Special

• Natural Light & Ventilation: Big windows, porches and sit-outs let in soft daylight and lake breezes. Rooms seldom feel boxed-in; they breathe.
• Privacy with Connectedness: Even for family setups, each unit tends to have its own quiet corner. But early morning, you hear water, birds, maybe a boatman calling.
• Traditional Aesthetic: Wood or wood-look furniture; muted earthy colors; textures that reflect local craftsmanship. The goal is not modern garishness but serenity anchored in place.
• Views That Tell a Story: Every cottage/window/sit-out frame something: fisherman returning, coconut palms, reflections of sky in water. The lake isn’t just ornament, it’s part of your stay.

Daily Rhythms & Experience in the Rooms

Morning light filters through musky curtains. You wake to water sounds, maybe the calls of birds. Stepping onto your sit-out, coffee cup in hand, you see the lake stretch. Sun moves, shadows shift, boats pass. Afternoon you nap, read, lounge. Evenings: dinner under skies deepening, lights flickering, water shimmering. Nights: stars, peaceful, whisper-quiet.

Activities & Everyday Magic

Here’s what days might look like, away from hustle and noise:

• Dawn (or dusk) cruises: Shikara boats, houseboats, speedboats gliding across the water. Boats drift, light dances on water.
• Fishing: particularly the traditional Vellavali method for catching Karimeen (Pearl spot). Simple fishing rods, quiet hours by the bank.
• Organic farming, fruit trees, local vegetation, even stingless honey bees. Watching, walking, smelling the earth.
• Outdoor games: shuttle badminton, table tennis, basketball, walks on footpaths across the property.
• Lakeside dining: fresh, safe, locally-sourced meals, free from gimmicks. Sea and backwater fish, Kerala speciality dishes, simple veg and non-veg fare, eaten at your leisure, beside the lake if you wish.

Why ILLIKKALAM Lakefront Kumarakom Hotel Feels Like Home

This isn’t about high-end luxury—it’s about restoration: of calm, of nature, of heritage. For those who long to disconnect (or simply reduce the volume of modern life), this place offers:

• A space free from air / sound pollution; gentle breezes and fresh air.
• Uninterrupted views: sunrise, sunset, drifting boats, water birds, moonlight on water. Moments that remind you of Kerala’s timeless beauty.
• Honest hospitality: food cooked fresh, clean space, staff who care. Traditional values—simplicity, authenticity, respect for nature.
• Flexible stays: cottages for couples or families; rooms that accommodate children or older guests. Private family cottages or shared cottages.

Practical Details

• Located at Ammankary-Nazareth Road, Kumarakom, Kerala.
• Check-in from ~2 pm, check-out before midday.
• Tariffs vary by cottage type, number of occupants, season. Basic cottages for two, family cottages, superior cottages. Extra person charges apply.
• Dining packages (veg / non-veg), meals by order, menu card available.

Hotel ILLIKKLAM Lakeside Cottages is the kind of place that serves as a gateway back to simpler times—where the rhythm of day and night, the ripple of water, the call of a bird, the hush of rain, become part of your pulse. A humble haven built on what endures: nature, peace, tradition, genuine human warmth.

If you imagine yourself waking up to the lapping of Vembanad, sipping tea on your porch, watching boats drift, feeling the burden of “musts” lighten—that is the promise here.

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Most popular facilities

• Internet access
• Free parking
• Lakefront Cottages & Villas

How to Reach

By Air: Cochin International Airport – approximately 78 km from the resort

By Road: Well-connected by road from major cities in Kerala:

From Kochi – approximately 65 km

From Alleppey – approximately 35 km From Kottayam – approximately 16 km

By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station – approximately 16 km from the resort