Property Overview 

Nestled along the tranquil Cochin Harbour in Fort Kochi, Brunton Boatyard, CGH Earth revives the colonial legacy of a Victorian shipyard, weaving it into a refined heritage wellness retreat. The hotel’s architecture, restored from its ship‑building past, features high ceilings, nautical motifs, vintage timber finishes, and sweeping views of the Arabian Sea and harbor. Each stay becomes a sensory journey: the distant call of sea birds, the gliding yachts, the reflection of golden twilight on water, and the whispers of old Fort Kochi alleys just beyond your window.

While steeped in history, Brunton Boatyard is no relic — it balances heritage with mindful modernity. Its wellness offerings include Ayurveda therapies, spa rituals, and curated experiences like harbor cruises and heritage walks. The ambiance is intimate and restorative: cozy lounges, quiet verandas, graceful dining halls, and a serene pool overlooking the sea. The design ethos embraces local materials and subtle eco‑practices (waste management, energy efficiency, locally sourced decor). The hotel is part of CGH Earth’s commitment to responsible travel, weaving local culture, sustainable practices, and wellness into every guest interaction.

Guests at Brunton Boatyard drift through days of sea‑facing yoga, Ayurvedic wellness sessions, slow walks across cobbled streets, sunset cruises along the harbor, and evening reflections by lantern‑lit patios. It’s a stay that dissolves the boundary between nature, heritage, and holistic tending of body and soul.

Accommodation, Facilities & Guest Experience

Accommodation / Room Categories

• Sea‑Facing Rooms: Rooms overlooking the harbor or Arabian Sea, with patios or balconies capturing water vistas.
• Deluxe Sea‑Facing Suites: Larger suites, often with dual bathrooms, balconies, more space, and elevated views.
• Standard / Non‑Sea Facing Rooms: Rooms toward the inner courtyard or street side, still with colonial styling, many opening to quiet courtyards.

In‑House & Resort Facilities

• Spa & Ayurveda Centre: A wellness space offering Ayurvedic massages, therapies, and consultation by trained physicians.
• Swimming Pool: A pool with views of the harbour or gardens to cool off and unwind.
• Restaurants & Bars:
  • History Restaurant – fine dining with heritage‑themed cuisine.

• The Terrace – grilled coastal specialties.
• On The Quadrangle / Café – casual tea, coffee, light bites in colonial garden ambience.
• The Armoury Bar – cocktails in historic interiors.

• Experiences & Tours: Complimentary sunset harbor cruise from its private jetty, bicycle rentals to explore Fort Kochi, walking heritage tours (Jew Town, Chinese fishing nets, spice market).
• Other Amenities: WiFi, room service, laundry, steam / wellness room, 24‑hr reception, airport transfer on request.

Eco‑Friendly & Sustainable Design

While Brunton Boatyard emphasizes heritage, its alignment with CGH Earth points toward responsible tourism: preserving local architecture, using local craftsmen and materials, adopting energy efficiency, respectful waste management, community engagement, cultural continuity, and minimal intrusive impact in its urban setting.

Stay Experience & Unique Appeal

Staying at Brunton Boatyard feels like stepping into a historic maritime tale — the sound of harbor ships, the scent of sea breeze, colonial furnishings layered with wellness touches. Guests may begin with early yoga on the sea‑view terrace, then drift into Ayurveda or spa, explore heritage lanes, return to leisurely high tea, then board a sunset cruise, dine by lantern light, and end the evening in quiet reflection amid antique wood, colonial arches, and harbor glow. The fusion of heritage ambiance with holistic care makes this stay uniquely poetic.

Locational Advantages & Nearby Highlights

• Location: In Fort Kochi / Cochin, on Calvetty Road along the Cochin Harbour waterfront.
• Nearby Sightseeing:
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (a short walk)
  • Mattancherry Palace / Dutch Palace
  • Jewish Synagogue & Jew Town
  • Spice Markets & Antique Walks
  • Santa Cruz Basilica
  • Historic Fort Kochi lanes, art galleries, cafes, colonial churches
  These cultural hubs are within walking or short cycling distance.
• Airport & Transport:
  • Cochin International Airport is approximately 42 km from Brunton Boatyard.

• Ernakulam Railway Station is around 15 km away.
• The Fort Kochi–Vypeen ferry terminal is immediately nearby, and the property is a minute’s walk from it.

• Urban & Cultural Access: Being in Fort Kochi gives guests direct access to heritage trails, art spaces, backwater tours, and local community experiences while offering a relatively peaceful harbor frontage.

Wellness & Holistic Features

Ayurvedic Treatments & Healing

Brunton Boatyard offers Ayurveda therapies and wellness consultations designed for rejuvenation, stress relief, and beauty care. Guests can experience deep body massages, detoxing treatments, and therapies guided by Ayurveda practitioners.

Yoga, Meditation & Mindful Rest

Though not a full retreat centre, the property can host yoga and meditation sessions on terraces or in quiet open spaces overlooking the water, especially for guests desiring a calming daily practice in a heritage milieu. (This is consistent with CGH Earth’s wellbeing alignment)

Holistic Cuisine & Dining

The on‑site restaurants infuse coastal and Kerala traditions with fresh ingredients and well‑balanced meals. While not strictly an Ayurvedic kitchen, the culinary philosophy reflects respect for local produce and seasonal, healthier fare in harmony with wellness goals.

Experiential Wellness & Integration

• Sunset Harbor Cruise: a meditative cruise to pause, breathe, watch the harbor’s rhythms.
• Walking Heritage Tours: mindful walks in Fort Kochi, Jew Town, old lanes, spice markets — bridging culture, movement, reflection.
• Bicycle Exploration: cycles offered to meander through streets, noticing architectural textures, sea breeze, local life.

Sustainability & Conscious Stay

Whilst in an urban heritage setting, Brunton Boatyard’s affiliation with CGH Earth signals its commitment to responsible tourism, conservation of heritage, community engagement, local sourcing, and sensitivity in design. Guests stay in a property that values minimal waste, cultural continuity, and preservation of place rather than aggressive modernization.

Step into the maritime charm of Brunton Boatyard, CGH Earth, where timeless heritage meets mindful living. Enjoy Ayurveda therapies, sea-facing yoga, and soulful dining amid Fort Kochi’s colonial aura.
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