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Koshys Homestay

Labbakandam | Labbakandam, Thekkady 685509, India
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Koshys Homestay
Ranked #10 of 39 Thekkady B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Cowes Isle of Wight
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Through a recommendation we stayed here just the one night with a small group of friends; a fantastic choice with great food and hosts. They were genuinely lovely people who helped us discover the local area. Ask Koshy about Spice Land!!!! Chris and Claire, UK

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Really enjoyed our time here, the food was very tasty and some of the best we had in India! They catered well to our different tastes and easily toned down the spice if required. Zach and Ramani were so friendly and very helpful at recommending where to go. The location is right beside the elephant ride and wash which was... More

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New Delhi, India
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
1
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To highlight the positives, the experience of spending a few days with the family of Reverend Zach and Ramani was as charming as a homestay experience is supposed to be. The warmth of sharing a cup of tea on arrival, the piping hot breakfasts that Ramani prepared every morning, and the dinner that we had with them the last evening,... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

We really enjoyed the Koshys homestay in Kumily. Everything was good, including the rooms and the location. Zach and Ramani were very welcoming and helpful in arranging transport and activities for us. We ate most of our meals here and they were all excellent. We had interesting and enjoyable discussions with Zach, Ramani and other guests over the dining table.... More

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Rouen, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

Everyhting was great by this homestay: the familly is so nice and give you feel at home. The place is peacefull, very clean, and near the city center. Our breakfast was delicious, and once again we have shared few tiem with the owner to talk about Kerala life and everyhting else. Was very pleasant and friendly

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UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived in Kumily by bus from Munnar, having telephoned Zach prior to leaving Munnar so he knew when to expect us. He kindly arranged for his driver to pick us up at the bus satation. On arriving at the homestay, where we had booked 3 nights, we were very warmly greeted by Zach and his wife, Ramani. We were... More

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Scotland, UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Although we had reserved and paid for this homestay many weeks prior to our departure we were informed ten days before our arrival that due to renovations it wasn't possible to host us and we were offered alternative accommodation which we accepted. I cannot therefore comment on this homestay. However, I can comment on the fact that I was surprised... More

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Vishal Koshy, Owner at Koshys Homestay, responded to this review
1 September 2011

Sorry Dorrie, We thought that the homestay was not in great shape. That is why we had decided about the renovation. The student group was supposed to stay in a lodge and last minute the lodge guys said its not available. So we had to accommodate them, some how. After they left, we have done the renovation work. As we... More

Coimbatore, India
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

It was wonderful staying with my husband and 3 children at the Koshys. The people at Koshys are friendly and loving. The excellent food, I would certainly come back to the koshys homestay for my next vaccation . I would definitely recommend our friends tp stay at the Koshys.

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belgium
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011
1
person found this review helpful

From the first day we arrived at Koshys homestay, we had a good feeling about it. Ramani and Zachariah are very nice to talk with, they love to tell about their life and family in Kumily. Zach took us to Periyar Hospital that he works for as a chaplain and went to the tribal school where we made the children... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I spent two weeks traveling all over Kerala at the beginning of this year, and the largest portion of it was spent in Thekkady. I actually extended my stay there just because Ramani and Zachariah Koshy were such good hosts and made being a solo female traveler in India so easy for me. Not only did they help me out... More

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Labbakandam | Labbakandam, Thekkady 685509, India
Price range (per night):* 64 AUD

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