Over 300 years ago, at a time when merchant sailing ships from Europe visited the Malabar Coast in search of rich trade in spices, our family set up home in this beautiful part of South West India. We are so proud that travellers from all over the world seek out Arakal Heritage in search of the beauty, serenity of Kerala. Carved elephants squat on the sand-scattered steps of the heritage cottage - a Keralan sign of welcome. Duck through the intricate antique door to a four-poster bed, a cosy