My wife Lyn & I enjoyed our stay at Ayanat House. The hospitality shown by Rani & Johnny was exceptional and we were enlightended by the history and geography of the state of Kerala and the surroundings during our many conversations. The typical local Kerala meals served were exceptional and thoroughly enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in recommending a... More

I had a wonderful stay at Ayanat House. I can only describe my experience in superlatives. From the beginning when I was first greeted by Johnny and Rani, I felt that I was staying with friends. The house is large and spacious and with traditional charm and modern touches. The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a short... More

We had an absolutely brilliant stay, Rani and Johnny were excellent hosts. If you want a place to relax and chill this is where you need to be. We stayed two nights which wasn't long enough and we will certainly return for a longer break. Nothing was too much trouble, the food was excellent and the house was amazing. It... More

Ayanat House is the perfect end to a holiday in Kerala. It draws together in one place all the best about South India. It is located on the lake, part of the famous backwaters. It is set in the shade of palm trees with mahogany and teak close by. The Art-Deco house is spacious and offers comfort and personal service... More

Johnny and Rani have preserved the heritage of the old family homes of Kerala in a most authentic manner. Going back to Kerala after almost after almost 20 years, it brought back memories of childhood holidays. Their home is spacious and a perfect place to laze and unwind. The food is to die for. And Johhny and Rani are the... More

We recently spent 2 nights at Ayanat House, towards the end of a 2 week tour through southern India. The warmth and hospitality shown us by John and Rani, were beyond all our expectations. They make all efforts to accommodate your individual interests, which for us included a visit to the local school and a cooking lesson at their home... More

My wife and I spent over a month in India on our first trip. We stayed in a number of hotels, home stays, bed and breakfasts. Ayanat House by far exceeded anything we experienced on our trip. The location, food and hospitality which we were fortunate to experience in Johny and Rani's house was most memorable. The location was very... More

John and Rani are charming, the accommodations quiet, spacious and homey, the food delicious and the surrounding area beautiful--their home is right on the backwaters of Cochin. Staying at Ayanat House was also a great way to learn the local history and the current state of affairs of Kerala as well as India since our hosts knowledgeably answered all of... More

My wife and I travel in Asia each winter and in all honesty I can say that of all places we have visited and all the hotels and guesthouses we have stayed in, Ayanat House has to be the best. For comfort,excellent food,beautiful surroundings with the attention and kindness of Rani, Johnny and their staff you have to make sure... More