Kumily: soggiorni in B&B

Our stay at Harvest Farm was the highlight of our trip to Kerala. The hosts were extremely accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. As we first arrived we were greeted with a necklace made of flowers and fresh coconut! The farm is so unique unlike any place I had traveled before. They have an impressive assortment of plants and animals and our host Kurian was happy to explain each one and how he is raising them all in an organic fashion that is good for our environment and consumption. In the evening we were served an incredible local spread of food made from the produce right from the farm! So incredible. I highly recommend a visit. Also it is very close to the Elephant Junction!

I stayed a total of 6 nights at Jaya's homestay. For me, the location is was ideal, as it was only a 20-30 minute walk/10 minute auto-rickshaw ride away from Kumily/Thekkady, but I was able to breathe in fresh air throughout the day and hear nothing but the sounds of nature. It was really interesting to see pepper being cultivated at their home. They also have cardamom and coffee plantations. Jaya's husband showed me the process of picking pepper from the plants and sun-drying the peppercorns. This was very interesting for me. The location and environment was ideal for me, as it enabled me to detox and also focus on some studying that I had to do. Communication was ok for me, as my mother tongue is similar to their language, so I could get by. However, those who can only speak English may find some difficulty in communicating exactly what you want. Having said that, their hospitality was really good - I never felt hungry or thirsty during my stay, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. The home is situated up a hill, and the walk from the road to the house is quite steep, so keep this in mind, especially if you find it difficult to walk up steep slopes. Overall, I had a wonderful stay here!

What Sarah and Morden have built is very impressive and Sarah a brilliant cook. Clean lodge with wildlife surrounding - great bird (and monkey) watching. Just be aware location is very remote (as mentioned) and can get a bit cold at night. But hosts went above and beyond - giving us lifts and organising transport. Glad to be supporting all the work they do for stray dogs!

5 stars ain’t enough to rate this place ! Visiting this place was like a get together with long lost friends and family! Vinayak & Vivek are ever ready to run the extra miles to make the guests happy - whether it’s about visiting a place , getting you something you randomly mentioned that you like . The food served was home made ,delicious and fresh. Vinayak reads your mind and shows up with tea at times ! The trip , the stay and spending time with the family was a total game changer ! PS- the whole family are good listeners!! Definitely visiting again soon :)

Great stay! Lovely host and friendly family! Highly recommend. Had lots of nice chats with them and they went above and beyond in terms of hospitality.

Our stay at Harvest Farm was the highlight of our trip to Kerala. The hosts were extremely accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. As we first arrived we were greeted with a necklace made of flowers and fresh coconut! The farm is so unique unlike any place I had traveled before. They have an impressive assortment of plants and animals and our host Kurian was happy to explain each one and how he is raising them all in an organic fashion that is good for our environment and consumption. In the evening we were served an incredible local spread of food made from the produce right from the farm! So incredible. I highly recommend a visit. Also it is very close to the Elephant Junction!

I stayed a total of 6 nights at Jaya's homestay. For me, the location is was ideal, as it was only a 20-30 minute walk/10 minute auto-rickshaw ride away from Kumily/Thekkady, but I was able to breathe in fresh air throughout the day and hear nothing but the sounds of nature. It was really interesting to see pepper being cultivated at their home. They also have cardamom and coffee plantations. Jaya's husband showed me the process of picking pepper from the plants and sun-drying the peppercorns. This was very interesting for me. The location and environment was ideal for me, as it enabled me to detox and also focus on some studying that I had to do. Communication was ok for me, as my mother tongue is similar to their language, so I could get by. However, those who can only speak English may find some difficulty in communicating exactly what you want. Having said that, their hospitality was really good - I never felt hungry or thirsty during my stay, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. The home is situated up a hill, and the walk from the road to the house is quite steep, so keep this in mind, especially if you find it difficult to walk up steep slopes. Overall, I had a wonderful stay here!

Staying at this ecostay in the heart of a spice garden was a truly wonderful experience. Surrounded by lush green leaves, the place offers a peaceful and refreshing retreat. The hospitality of the host, Uncle and Aunty, was exceptional—they were incredibly sweet, and we enjgoyed talking to them. The staff was also very helpful, making our stay even more comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home. One of the unique highlights was the cardamom plantation within the property, adding to the natural charm. If you’re looking to escape the hustle of Thekkady, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Waking up to the sounds of birds made our mornings even more delightful. Highly recommended for nature lovers!

Beautiful place filled with nature’s serenity, well maintained property, very responsive host, I would like to thank Mr Bony for hosting us. Thank you, would definitely recommend to everyone!