Lying on the palm-fringed shores of Lake Vembanad, just an hour and half drive south of Cochin, are heavenly little villas. The original Privacy Suite, once a quaint bungalow, which faces the lake across the swimming pool, is now a suite, with a dining room, sitting room and a long veranda offering views of the shimmering lake. The recently restored Heritage Suite is set further back in the lush garden and has 2 bedrooms on either side of a living/dining room. There’s an inviting lakeside swimming pool. The fusion food on offer is deliciously different.