Raheem Residency at Alleppey Beach

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Raheem Residency at Alleppey Beach, one hour south of Cochin, is an 1868 colonial property which was passionately restored in a classic, Indian style in 2003 by a small Indo-European private limited company. It is now recognised by the Tourism Dept of India as a genuine Heritage Hotel of India. Originally built by an Englishman it was the home of the Raheem’s, an eminent Alleppey family, for one hundred years.

Our restaurant, Chakara (‘plentiful catch of fish’), takes its name from the daily deliveries of fresh fish to our kitchen from the Arabian Sea across the road. Our culinary team will carefully re-create the great traditional and healthy dishes of Kerala - Alleppey Fish Curry, our signature dish; Seer Fish Mollie in a coconut milk sauce; Masala Prawns; Kerala Chicken Curry, Fresh vegetables and fruit are purchased daily and minimum fat is used in our cooking.

Chakara is in a semi-open space on an upper floor, looking out to the Arabian Sea. You may see the local fishing boats glide past as they deposit your dinner a little distance away from us!



This ten-room boutique heritage hotel has a Main House, formerly the Raheem family’s residence which has six high-ceilinged en-suite A/C bedrooms, an airy Main Hall with original glass fanlights and window shutters, all furnished with antiques from Kerala.

The front and back verandahs are the perfect spots for snoozing or for a quiet read from what Lonely Planet calls our ‘thoughtfully-stocked library’. Adjoining the back verandah in its own private courtyard is the Velvet Apple Swimming pool (so called because of the Velvet Apple tree nestling there).

Round the corner is the Begum’s Nook, the biggest room in the house but tucked away in its own tiny courtyard. And not too far beyond there’s the refurbished marriage hall, now three Deluxe rooms each with its own private balcony but which in the past played hosts to many local weddings, bachelor parties (no mention of spinsters!), several important political meetings including two reputed to have been attended by Gandhiji and Jawaharlal Nehru.


Facilities

Swimming Pool
Outdoor Restuarent
Library
Yoga
Ayurveda

General Body Massage
Traditional Ayurvedic Massage using special oils made from Ayurvedic herbs for rejuvenation, general health, toning the skin, relaxing the body and improving circulation. 60 minutes.

Mukhalepanam (General Facial)
A herbal facial cleanser and toner which nourishes and revitalises the skin, improves the skin texture and can slow down the onset of wrinkles. 60 minutes.

Head & Shoulder Massage
A Massage focusing on the head, shoulders and lower back to relieve muscular stiffness and mental tension. 30 minutes.

Shirodhara
Oil (Thylum) or medicated milk is poured on the forehead in a unique method. Good for insomnia, loss of memory, mental tension, stress and head ache. 1 hr. 15 minutes.

Sirovasti
Lukewarm herbal medicated oil passed on to the head through a special cap. It is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, severe headache, burning sensation of head etc. 60 minutes.


Pizhichil
Special Ayurvedic oil bath where lukewarm herbal oil is applied in a rhythmic way. Good for arthritis, backache and nervous disorders. A truly luxurious Ayurvedic experience which also includes a 20 minutes full body massage. 60-90 minutes.

Elakizhi
Sweating the body with lukewarm boluses filled with herbal leaves cooked in Ayurvedic oils. Recommended for arthritis, joint pains and back ache. 1hr. 45 minutes.

Udvarthanam
A slimming treatment whereby herbal powder is applied to the body. Good for obesity, bad circulation and diabetes. 60 minutes.

Njavarakizhi
Sweating the body with lukewarm rice boluses by trained technicians. Good for pain in the joints, arthritis, traumatic disorders to the skeletal system. 1 hr. 45 minutes

Yoga
The theory and practice of Yoga in the outdoors with our acclaimed Yoga Master who has more than thirty years experience will start your day with gentle relaxation for mind and body.



Raheem Residency
Beach Road, Alleppey 688 012, Kerala. India.
Tel/Fax : 00-91-477-2230767/ 2239767; 00-91-9447082241 (mobile).
e-mail : [email protected]

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