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Highlights of the Farmhouse |
 Antique
Barn: It
is built with Anjily wood by talented carpenters for storing paddy
and to preserve seeds for the next season. Air passage is provided
on all the six surfaces to ensure a constant temperature within.
It is decorated with special grooves all around, which the carpenters
say are spirits to protect the barn- however it was their clever
invention to secure adequate work since the process was tedious
and time consuming.
Palm leaf document.
Broad stripes of palm leaf bound together
was used in place of paper for writing documents. A sharp
metal knife was used for writing on it.
Coconut Processing Unit.
The d eshelled
coconut is spread on a specially ventilated platform and intense
heat is provided by burning coconut shells in the Owen below. The
copra (dried fruit) is thus seasoned and preserved for storage in
order to take advantage of favorable market.
Fish Ponds.
Two fish ponds, one beside the backwaters
and other in the compound are maintained.
Country boat & Fishing Nets.
The country boat is equipped
with fishing nets and it is manned by chauriar who is an experienced
fisherman.
Vehicle Facility. Transportation
is provided at all times to any destination in kerala.
 Backwater Frontage. The farm house is on the bank of the backwaters of
Cochin .
Proximity to Fort Cochin. Cultural Heritage Zone of Fort Cochin is only 10 km away
Lt.
K.P Job IN (Retd)
Kannankeril (H)
Kumbalangi
Cochin- 682007
Kerala-India
Tel: ++91-484-2240162
Tel: ++91-484-2702510
E-mail: infohomestay@gmail.com
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