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Experience the heart and soul of authentic Fort Kochi best by a memorable stay at The Ballard Bungalow, Fort Kochi. A building which has a 200 year old history that dates back to the Dutch colonial era. Originally built by the Dutch, it was later taken over by the British. During the rule of the British Empire, the bungalow was used by it's high ranking officers for their accommodation. The building got it's name "The Ballard Bungalow" because it was last used by the British to accommodate Mr. Ballard, the Honorable Collector of Cochin. After independence, it was bought over by the Cochin Diocese and is now being run as a heritage hotel. All care was taken to preserve the rich and colorful history of the building while converting it into a heritage hotel. |
