the mill

Set on the banks of Lake Kaithapuzha, this former timber mill is now a unique holiday rental with an emphasis on sustainable tourism and integration with the local community.

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and indulge in a serene vacation at our boutique retreat in Kerala. Located by the backwaters, our holiday rental offers personalized attention and the option to have the whole place to yourself. Whether you're planning a getaway or a personalized event, our retreat is the destination for a memorable experience.

Explore the many interesting things to do in the area, from kayaking, swimming pool (including a wade pool for toddlers), boating and cultural attractions.

We look forward to welcoming you at The Mill, where the focus is on you.

For a taste of Kerala....
At the Mill, we look forward to providing you meal options which reflects the diverse and rich flavours of Kerala cuisine, combining locally sourced ingredients with traditional cooking methods. Enjoy these dishes adding an extra layer of authenticity to your culinary experience. These options capture the essence of Kerala's culinary heritage, featuring the unique combination of coconut, spices, and local ingredients...

Breakfast

Appam/ Palappam with served with a fragrant and mildly spiced vegetable or meat stew or a alongside a spiced egg roast.
Puttu paired with kadala curry, a flavourful black chickpea curry alongside Papppadam/ Banana
Idiyappam (String hoppers made from rice flour) served with a spicy and savoury egg curry.
Noolappam (String hoppers) served with sweetened coconut milk, a simple yet satisfying breakfast.
Upma, (Semolina cooked with spices and vegetables), often accompanied by ripe bananas.

Lunch

Kerala Sadya: A traditional feast served on a banana leaf, featuring a variety of vegetarian dishes like sambar, avial, thoran, pachadi, and more. Served with rice and a variety of pickles.
Fish Curry and Rice: A staple in Kerala, fish curry made with coconut milk, tamarind, and spices, served with steamed rice.
Kozhikode Biryani: Fragrant rice cooked with aromatic spices and layered with marinated chicken or meat, served with raita.

Additional

Meen Pollichathu (Fish in Banana Leaf): Fish marinated in a blend of spices, wrapped in banana leaf, and then grilled or roasted for a unique and delicious flavour.
Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl Spot Fish in Banana Leaf): Pearl spot fish marinated and cooked in banana leaf, imparting a distinctive taste to the dish.
Kerala Chicken Curry: A rich and aromatic chicken curry with coconut milk, curry leaves, and a blend of spices.
Kerala Style Crab Curry: Crab cooked in a spicy and tangy coconut-based curry, a treat for seafood lovers.
Nadan Beef Fry Tender chunks of slightly spicy beef fry, often served as a side dish, pairing exceptionally well with rice, chapati or parotta.

Dinner

Kerala Porotta with Beef Curry: Layers of flaky, flatbread (porotta) served with a spicy and flavourful beef curry.
Kerala Style Prawn Curry: Prawns cooked in a coconut milk-based curry with spices, curry leaves.
Nadan Kozhi Varutharachathu (Roasted Chicken Curry): Chicken curry roasted with coconut and a mix of spices for a rich and robust flavour.
Kerala Egg Roast: Hard-boiled eggs cooked in a spicy and aromatic onion-tomato masala.
Kappa Biryani: Tapioca (kappa) cooked with flavourful spices and served with a side of meat or fish curry.
Kappa (Tapioca) and Fish Curry: Boiled tapioca served with a tangy and spicy fish curry, a traditional favourite.
Kerala Chicken Stew with Idiyappam: Chicken cooked in a creamy coconut milk-based stew, served with string hoppers (idiyappam).
Chappathy with Parippu Curry (Dal Curry): A lentil curry made with coconut and spices.