we had a lovely couple of nights at Olavipe with Anthony and Rema. very good company; excellent local food and a great verandah to sit on. Misses a five as we opted to stay downstairs and had real problems with the very noisy fan on the first night - and the room was quite poorly ventilated (lots of mosquitoes in... More

Anthony, his wife Rema and brother Jacob made our three night visit here so enjoyable. Jacob took us on a tour of the farm and was understandably very proud of the varied tropical delights he produced. We were able to savour many of these at the wonderful meals provided. Supper was preceded by excellent complimentary drinks where we could exchange... More

Olavipe was easily the best place we stayed at during our trip in India. We received a warm welcome from Rema and Anthony with a cooling lime and ginger drink. Olavipe is a beautiful period property kept immaculately by the owners. The beautifully tiled veranda always has a gently breeze and the grounds of the house are extensive. You can... More

Spent three nights here. Anthony, Rema and Jacob are wonderful hosts. We discussed all kinds of things - wearing a sari, rules about dhotis, inheritance laws etc etc. We really felt part of the family. Had some lovely peaceful walks, a trip on the family canoe and lots of delicious food. The room was large, very clean and so comfortable.... More

This large 19th-century farmhouse, set in its own grounds, is a wonderfully relaxing place to unwind. Our hosts, Rema and Anthony, and Anthony's brother Jacob, made us feel very welcome. Their home is beautifully bright and airy, providing four bedrooms for guests. Some of the beds are weirdly tall, but firm and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the canoe/boat ride on... More

india is a country of excess, too many people in too small a space, too noisy, too much trash, chaos... at olavipe, you can leave that all behind and luxuriate in the quiet of a plantation. anthony and rema are perfect hosts, making you welcome and taking care of every need. you feel like part of the family, and we... More

We finished a 4-week touring holiday here and it was the perfect place to unwind. You feel genuinely welcome and Anthony and Jacob will talk for hours. The boat ride on the lake was a real treat and the walk to the ferry most interesting. Food was excellent and the G&T's very well priced.

Everything in this home stay (one hour drive from Fort Cochin) is perfect. The old, family heritage mansion is full of atmosphere. Airy rooms, beautifully decorated with antique furniture, fans, good lighting and a (rather hard) bed. Spacey bathrooms with bath and separate hot/cold shower. A relaxing veranda with good internet connection (there is no internet in the rooms). The... More

A fantastic and relaxing time was had here. Anthony and Rema made us very welcome in their home. A beautiful old home, tastefully furnished. Large rooms with modern en suite bathrooms. Good internet access. Food was inclusive and produced on their own farm. Plenty of it and eaten with our hosts, Jacob (the brother) and any other guests staying at... More