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Fort Inn B&B Homely stay at a Heritage Home at Fort Cochin.

1855 in Dutch Architectural style & recently restored with modern amenities and carefully decorated with country antiques & by retaining the original heritage structure.

Relax in cozy elegance at the historic, 4 - room Fort Inn Homestay, Bed & Breakfast located in the heart of Cochin town is a unique combination of yesterday's charm and today's conveniences. Within walking distance of the city's best restaurants and most popular tourist attractions.

The Fort Inn's convenient location is a favourite for the midweek business traveller and weekend getaway couples visiting Fort Cochin. All rooms are furnished with a mix of contemporary crafted and select antique furniture. Original artefacts, bold splashes of vivid colours and state of the art lighting create an eclectic ambience, contemporary, yet romantic and always reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Malabar Coast.

Cochin has a unique place in world history. Since the great flood of 1341, when Cochin became a natural harbour, it has been the center stage of early international trade between the West and the Far East. In the 13th century Chinese and Arabs were already trading at the port of Cochin. In 1500 AD the Portuguese led by Vasco da Gama arrived, marking the beginning of European colonialism. Subsequently Cochin has been dominated by the Dutch and the British. A large number of trading communities settled and 14 different languages were spoken at a time.

The church of Santa Cruz Basilica, the Hill Palace museum, the Jew Town, Museum of Kerala History, Cherai Beach and St Francis Church, the oldest European church of India are other architectural delights of the region.