Lovedale Lakeside Homestay

I've stayed at Lovedale on the many occasions I've visited Kerala since 2016. My recent visits were between November 2023 and February 2024. Anshad, Amina and their children provide a real "homestay" as every visit is like staying with family. They are so warm and friendly, and helpful. I never tire of the beautiful location with it's views from the garden and the upstairs veranda in the house. So whether I'm staying in a garden room or in the main house all are equally lovely. It's wonderful to watch the fishermen going past, and spotting the colourful birds, while eating meals, or relaxing with a drink, under the garden gazebo. Amina's cooking is renowned, delicious local ingredients, with lots of variety at each meal. She even learned how to cater for my gluten free diet. Anshad advises me on what there is to do in the area and in nearby Alleppey, and has made lots of arrangements for me - boating, canoeing, dragon boat racing, day trips. It's fun catching the local bus into the city - which only costs 25 Rs! Tranquility and hustle and bustle with culture nearby - a perfect location. I'm looking forward to seeing all the updates planned for the homestay when I make my next visit.

This is an ideal place to unwind. Stunning scenery on this he shore of lake vandemad. I wish I could have stayed much longer in my 200 year old room en-suite with fantastic food, watching the wildlife, the fishermen canoeing past the garden are setting their Chinese fishing nets in evening. A newspaper in English with breakfast. I will return for a much longer stay. Thank you

Lovedale has good rooms a pleasant garden with a marvelous view over the lake. Food and drinks are served at the outside patio. The hosts are friendly and very helpful in organising trips, transport, massage or whatever you need. There is also two nice bycicles to use.