Brunton Boatyard - Fort Kochi
Brunton Boatyard - Fort Kochi
To touch the soul of any destination, you need to go back in time. To relive its history and vibrant culture. which is why when you step into Brunton Boatyard in Fort Cochin, it's like stepping into the distillery of history. the hotel imbibes the many influences that have made Fort Cochin what it is today and takes you back in time to the eventful past of the centuries old boatyard of Geo Brunton and Sons. Here, people who kept coming from time immemorial left their legacy. Here diverse cultures of the world united to create an enchanting harmony. Which takes you straight back in time to relive the glory of yore.
From the enormous Indo _ potuguese punkahs in the lobby, to the ancient anchor in the green courtyard, every little detail here has a story to tell. With all of the hotel's 22 rooms overlooking the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea in the foreground, through which sailed many a trading vessel of yore, It is easy to drift into another time, another place.
A short saunter down the corridor brings you to a little doorway. Pass through and suddenly, the whole vista of Cochin harbour opens up beyond the pool's inviting waters. The hotel's nautical past seems to follow around the guests. On one wall, old Dutch maps, on another, a small navigation device, in the grassy courtyard, an ancient anchor.
Facilities:Resort Tariff: View
History Cafe:
These cuisines have been given a new lease of life. The Hotel coaxed some carefully guarded secret recipes from the old families of Cochin, and every evening, they are faithfully recreated for guest's pleasure.
Swimming Pool:
Also near the pool is the hotel's jetty, and a word at the reception gets you a variety of cruising options to choose from. The heritage of Cochin is most evident around its enormous harbour, and this is a not-to-be-missed experience.
Armoury Coffee Shop:
The guest could enjoy a sundowner here with old Portuguese armous and musketry for company.
How to Get there:42 Kms taken from Cochin International airport to Brunton Boat yard, Fort Kochi. (Travel time ? 45 mins )
