<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">SaffronStays Amaya is a beautifully restored 300-year-old Kerala illam that reflects the depth and richness of traditional architecture. Built using teak wood and laterite stone, the home is centered around sunlit courtyards, open verandahs, and thoughtfully preserved spaces like the mandapam, pooja room, and yajana shala. </span>Perfect for <a href="https://www.saffronstays.com/collection/intimate-wedding-villas?lat=19.0336&lon=73.0118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">intimate wedding</a> celebrations, this home lets you bring your wedding festivities, stay and loved ones all together under one roof.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Every element of the home, from its intricate layout to its calming surroundings, carries a sense of history and quiet elegance.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Set within lush greenery in Kannur, the experience here is rooted in simplicity and connection. Guests can enjoy fresh, farm-to-fork meals sourced directly from the estate, unwind with traditional Kalari Ayurveda therapies, or explore cultural elements like the Sarpa Kavu and nearby temple festivities. With a stepped pond, outdoor courts, and slow, immersive experiences, the home offers a stay that feels deeply grounded in Kerala’s heritage and way of life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">?Layout </strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Entrance & Courtyards</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Traditional Kerala-style entrance leading into a central nadumuttam courtyard</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Two additional inner courtyards within the home</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Ground Floor</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> 2 bedrooms located on either side of the courtyard, both ensuite</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Mandapam (sitting area) with a mini library</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Pooja room and Yajana Shala (shrine)</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Massage room for Kalari Ayurveda therapies</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">First Floor</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> 3 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Balcony overlooking the surroundings</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Additional room for extra guests</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Outdoor Areas</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Stepped pond located on one side of the home</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Kalari court for outdoor games on the other side</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> Lush estate surroundings with farm and open spaces</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>