Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages is a three star property outside Kottayam in Kottayam district, South Kerala, set inland near Kumarakom. The guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 1740 reviews. It suits travellers who want lake country with fishing, sport and a bar on site, and who do not mind being 9.8 km from the centre of Kottayam.
Rooms and facilities
Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages holds a three star rating and a guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 1740 reviews. Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking, with family rooms available. The property lists a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, room service and laundry, along with WiFi and luggage storage. Outside there is a garden and a patio, and guests can use the badminton court, table tennis or go fishing. Free parking is provided and the property is wheelchair accessible, and pets are allowed.
The combination of sport, food and a bar means the property works as a base rather than just a bed. Breakfast is listed, so mornings do not require a trip into town. The fishing and the garden patio give the place a slower rhythm, while the badminton court and table tennis suit families or groups who want something to do on site.
Where it sits
Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages is outside Kottayam, in the wider Kottayam district, in South Kerala. Kottayam is the headquarters of Kottayam district, and the property is 9.8 km from the centre of Kottayam. The destination is Kumarakom, which is 1.4 km from Kumarakom, about 20 minutes on foot. This places the property inland, in the lake country that surrounds Kumarakom rather than in the town itself.
Kumarakom is a cluster of islands on the east bank of Vembanad, the largest lake in Kerala, with a bird sanctuary at one end and the widest water in the state in front of it. It is quieter than Alappuzha, and built around the lake rather than the canals. The open lake rather than town canal means sunset here is the reason the region is photographed. The bird sanctuary is walkable at dawn without a boat, and the cross-lake ferry to Muhamma is a thirty-minute crossing most visitors never hear about.
Who it suits
This property suits travellers who want a quiet, inland base with on-site food, a bar and sports facilities, and who plan to spend time around Kumarakom and the lake. It does not suit anyone who wants to be in the centre of Kottayam, since the town is 9.8 km away, or anyone expecting a town-centre location with everything within walking distance. The guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 1740 reviews suggests a reliable, well-used property, but the distance from town is the deciding factor.
Planning a stay
The best season for Kumarakom and the lake is October to March. The lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, so the monsoon months are less suitable for time on or near the water. Book with the season in mind, and plan around the 1.4 km to Kumarakom, about 20 minutes on foot, for walks to the water and the bird sanctuary at dawn.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.8 km from the centre of kottayam, in Kottayam district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is New Nazrath Road.
Questions people ask
How far is Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages from Kumarakom?
The property is 1.4 km from Kumarakom, about 20 minutes on foot. That makes the lake and the bird sanctuary reachable without a vehicle, though a boat may still be useful for the wider lake. The centre of Kottayam is 9.8 km away.
What facilities are available at the property?
The property lists air conditioning, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, room service, laundry, WiFi, free parking and luggage storage. Leisure facilities include a badminton court, table tennis, fishing, a garden and a patio. Family rooms and wheelchair accessible rooms are available, and pets are allowed.
Is the property suitable for families?
Yes, family rooms are listed and there are sports facilities such as a badminton court and table tennis, plus a garden and patio. The restaurant and room service make meals easy. The guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 1740 reviews indicates that many families have stayed and rated it well.
When is the best time to visit?
October to March is the best season. The lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, so the monsoon months are less pleasant for lake views and outdoor activities. The rest of the year is generally calmer, with the bird sanctuary and the lake at their best in the cooler months.
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