About Hotel Overlooking the Arabian Sea, Fort Cochin is a reminder of a
golden era in the trade and culture. Medieval churches, magnificent ruins
and Chinese fishing nets dot this ancient town. Brunton Boat Yard is a
period hotel built to the Dutch and Portuguese architectural principles of
early 16th and 17th century. It is situated at the historic site of a 19th
century boat yard and has suites overlooking the Harbour mouth.
Commissioned
on the 18th of August, 1999 , is a great tribute to the city of Cochin.
Designed and built in the style and principle of the early Dutch and
Portuguese architecture of Fort Cochin blends very well into the Cochin
skyline. It's hard to believe that the Brunton is a new building since it
resembles the old colonial buildings of Cochin. The simple lime washed
walls, sloping tile roof and terra-cotta floors with Teht Gaint Rain Tree
completing the picture.
Address : 1/498, Fort Cochin,
Cochin – 682001, India.
Accessibility : 15 minutes by
ferry across the backwaters. The Cochin airport is just 30 minutes, rail and
bus terminals are just 7 Kms away by road from the boat jetty.
Places
to Visit : Dutch palace-Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue-Mattancherry, St.
Francis Church-Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica Church, Bolghatty Island,
Willington Island, Gundu Island, Siva Temple-Ernakulam, Kalady, Chinese
Fishing Nets, Mangalavanam, Pallippuram Fort, Malayattoor Church, Thattekad
Bird Sanctuary, The Pareekshit Thampuran Museum, The Hill Palace Museum,
Museum of Kerala History-Edappally, AlUVA, Kathakali Centres, Kalaripayattu
Centres.
Accommodation
: Situated at the Harbour mouth overlooking the busy ship channel all
rooms boast of a magnificient view of the sea and the Delta. There is never
a dull moment out there for boats of every size and color constantly ply
these waters not forgetting the mammoth Ocean liners which silently glide
past just outside the window. The rooms too are quite quaint and designed in
keeping with the rest of the hotel.
The eye catching antique "
Four Poster " is the center of attraction in the rooms and suites. We
have even provided little foot stools to help you climb into bed. The
spacious ensuite bathrooms are a luxury with a separate shower cubicle. All
bathrooms too enjoy a great view and there is no better way to enjoy a
luxurious bath than to lie in the long tub and keep the window shutters open
to watch a fascinating scene below. Most rooms have a balcony. The corner
suites are larger with a separate sitting/dining and a private pantry for
the Butler.
The best way to enjoy Cochin is to get on one of the
innumerable boats that ply these waters and cruise around. The Hotel has its
own private jetty, which doubles up as a "cafe". Over looking the
pool garden and the sea. One could spend a full afternoon doing nothing or
enjoy an exotic cocktail at the jetty before dining at one of Bruntons fine
restaurants.
Restaurants
: The History Restaurant is a unique gastronomic exploration of Kerala's
famous port and its rich past. Fort Cochin, has attracted seafaring traders
for over six-centuries. The allure of black pepper, ginger and cardamom has
drawn many traders to Kerala's fertile coast and as the Arabs, Portugese,
Dutch and finally the British competed to control the spice trade they made
their mark on the local culture. Another reason outsiders made their way to
Cochin was Kerala's reputation for religious tolerance.
The
Terrace Grill adjacent to the History restaurant opens for Dinner.
Choice selection of the " Day's Catch" fresh from the Chinese
fishing nets and the fishing boats that constantly pass by the hotel will be
grilled to perfection, just the way you like. Overlooking the busy ferry
terminal and the bazaar down below, perfect place to watch the life of a
city while enjoying a delicious sea food dinner.
The collection of
dishes is the result of the tireless efforts of our Chef's who convinced the
descendents of some of fort Cochin's oldest families to share their prized
recipes, we hope it is the most delicious history lesson you ever have. 24
hours room service, Telephone, Restaurant, laundry, Conference hall, doctor
on call ,currency exchange facilities, Travel Desk, Car hire, Sight seeing
tours, Luxury coaches.
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