For what is essentially a small and intimate city resort hotel, The Brunton
Boatyard possesses a remarkable sense of scale, evident the moment you turn
into the tiled forecourt.
The lobby is a vault of sunlight and air, framed by arches and overhung with
punkahs - enormous, old-fashioned fans of Indo-Portuguese origin.
Your bags have been whisked away to your room, but why not take a turn around
the corridors before you go? A rich, and colourful history marks this spot,
once the century old boatyard of Geo. Brunton and Sons. On this site we recreated
the splendour of the city's illustrious past, using the materials of fin de
sieclé Cochin - lime, terracotta, wood and tile.
Colonial Courtesies
The hotel's nautical past seems to follow you around. On one wall, old Dutch
maps, on another, a small navigation device, in the grassy courtyard, an ancient
anchor. Walk further, turn a corner, and you find yourself outside the Armory
Bar. Perhaps later, you could enjoy a sundowner here, with old Portuguese
armour and musketry for company.
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. This is the spot to read a boring historical novel, work on your tan
and watch the ships sail by, so close you can almost reach out and touch them.
Crane your neck a bit and you can spot a serried rank of Cochin's famed fishing
nets. They first made their appearance in 1350 a.d. and their much-photographed
preying mantis shapes form one of the city's most enduring images.
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.
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