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Villa De 1945 illuminated at night — a carved timber gable with a brass medallion above the entrance, stained-glass fanlights along the upper verandah, turned balusters and star lanterns
Heritage Bungalow & Traditional Ayurveda

A bungalow on the Boulevard, in old Mahe

Fourteen rooms, a family restaurant and traditional Ayurveda, a minute from the Mahe River.

Rooms
14 · Suite & Deluxe
Location
Boulevard Road, Mahe
Railway
Mahe Station · 1 km
Airport
Kannur International · 33 km
Heritage Story

On Boulevard Road, in old Mahe

Villa De 1945 stands on Boulevard Road at Mundock, in Mahe — the former French enclave on the Malabar coast, where the river meets the sea and the streets still carry their old names.

The bungalow is run as a heritage stay, operated as a unit of the Mahe Educational & Charitable NRI Trust, with an Aptaveda Ayurvedic & Wellness Centre on site. Fourteen rooms, a family restaurant, and a doctor on call.

It is a minute's walk from the Mahe Walkway and St. Teresa's Church, one kilometre from Mahe Railway Station, and thirty-three kilometres from Kannur International Airport.

A unit of Mahe Educational & Charitable NRI Trust

The illuminated facade of Villa De 1945 at night, with its carved gable, brass medallion and stained-glass fanlights
Architecture

A bungalow of its period

A two-storey bungalow set back from the road behind a brick forecourt: a symmetrical front, a central arched entrance under a tiled porch, shuttered timber windows, and terracotta pilasters running the height of the facade.

Arched verandah bays run along the flank of the house, shaded by the tiled eaves. Coconut palms stand close behind, as they do across this part of the coast.

PLACEHOLDER — the property’s own architectural history, its builder and the story behind the year 1945, to be supplied by the client. Nothing has been assumed here.

History to be confirmed
The side elevation of Villa De 1945 in morning light, showing its arched verandah bays and tiled roof
Villa De 1945 seen from its tree-lined brick approach
Rooms

Rooms

Fourteen rooms in two categories. Each has air conditioning, a sofa, a mini refrigerator and an attached bathroom.

01

Suite Room

The larger category. Air conditioning, sofa, mini refrigerator, attached bathroom.

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02

Deluxe Room

Air conditioning, sofa, mini refrigerator, attached bathroom.

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The house

What Villa De 1945 offers

01

Fourteen Rooms

Suite and Deluxe rooms, each with air conditioning, a sofa, a mini refrigerator and an attached bathroom.

02

Aptaveda Ayurvedic & Wellness Centre

Aptaveda runs an Ayurvedic & Wellness Centre at the villa, which welcomes guests from many places including abroad, with a doctor on call. PLACEHOLDER — the specific therapies available on site are to be confirmed by the client.

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03

Family Restaurant

Kerala, Indian and Chinese cuisine. Breakfast is complimentary; lunch and dinner are available at standard charges.

04

Meetings & Celebrations

Meeting rooms and a conference hall, with catering for banquets, conferences and private celebrations.

Aptaveda at Villa De 1945

Ayurveda, within the house

Stay in Kerala’s heritage surroundings while experiencing personalised Ayurveda care from Aptaveda.

This is not a hotel with a massage room. Aptaveda’s doctors and therapists bring consultation, treatment and diet together with the stay, so the house itself becomes part of the experience.

  • Doctor consultation

    Every stay begins with a consultation with the Aptaveda team, who plan treatment around the individual guest.

  • Ayurvedic treatments

    Traditional Ayurvedic therapies delivered by Aptaveda for guests staying at the property.

  • Wellness & rejuvenation

    Structured wellness and rejuvenation programs of 7, 14 or 21 days.

  • Panchakarma programs

    Longer, Panchakarma-focused stays where the doctor advises they are suitable.

  • Diet & food guidance

    Ayurvedic diet support and food guidance for the duration of treatment.

  • Stay & wellness together

    Treatment, rest and meals in one quiet heritage setting, at the slower pace of a Kerala house.

Graphic plate standing in for photography of the restaurant at Villa De 1945Photography to follow
Dining

The family restaurant

The house runs a family restaurant serving Kerala, Indian and Chinese cuisine. Breakfast is complimentary for guests; lunch and dinner are available at standard charges.

The kitchen also caters events — banquets, conferences and private celebrations — alongside the meeting rooms and conference hall.

Cuisine
Kerala, Indian & Chinese
Breakfast
Complimentary for guests
Lunch & dinner
Available at standard charges
Events
Banquets, conferences & celebrations
Facilities

Facilities & services

  • 24-hour hot water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service and high security
  • Car parking
  • Doctor on call
  • Travel assistance
  • Family restaurant
  • Meeting rooms and conference hall
Experiences

Mahe, on foot

The former French enclave keeps its own character — the river, the promenade, and street names that outlasted the administration.

01

Mahe River

The river that gives the town its shape.

02

Mahe Walkway

The promenade along the water.

03

St. Teresa's Church

A landmark of the old French quarter.

Travel assistance can be arranged by the house. A wider list of Malabar experiences is offered through The Heritage 1866 — see the Judge Bungalow.

Packages at Villa De 1945

Ayurveda Wellness Packages

Guests choose a 7, 14 or 21-day program depending on their needs and the doctor’s recommendation after consultation.

7days

7-Day Program

A short rejuvenation and introductory wellness stay.

Treatments included
To be confirmed
Doctor consultation
To be confirmed
Diet & food plan
To be confirmed
Accommodation
To be confirmed
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14days

14-Day Program

A deeper, restorative Ayurveda program.

Treatments included
To be confirmed
Doctor consultation
To be confirmed
Diet & food plan
To be confirmed
Accommodation
To be confirmed
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21days

21-Day Program

A longer, more immersive Ayurveda stay, with a Panchakarma focus where the doctor recommends it.

Treatments included
To be confirmed
Doctor consultation
To be confirmed
Diet & food plan
To be confirmed
Accommodation
To be confirmed
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Details to follow

Detailed package information, inclusions and treatment plans will be updated once the final package document is received from Aptaveda.

Gallery

Villa De 1945 in pictures

The illuminated facade of Villa De 1945 at night, with its carved gable, brass medallion and stained-glass fanlights
The side elevation of Villa De 1945 in morning light, showing arched verandah bays and tiled roof
The symmetrical front facade of Villa De 1945 with its central arched entrance and stone lamp
The brick forecourt and garden approach to Villa De 1945
Questions

Before you arrive

What Ayurveda does Aptaveda offer at Villa De 1945?

Aptaveda provides a doctor consultation, personalised treatment planning, traditional Ayurvedic therapies, wellness and rejuvenation programs and diet guidance for guests staying at the house. Panchakarma-focused programs are available where the doctor advises they are suitable.

How long are the wellness packages?

Packages run for 7, 14 or 21 days. The right length is recommended after consultation, depending on what you are looking for. Treatments and inclusions for each package will be published once confirmed by Aptaveda.

How many rooms are there?

Fourteen, in two categories — Suite and Deluxe. Each has air conditioning, a sofa, a mini refrigerator and an attached bathroom.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. Breakfast is complimentary. Lunch and dinner are available at standard charges, and the restaurant serves Kerala, Indian and Chinese cuisine.

How do I reach Villa De 1945?

Mahe Railway Station is about one kilometre away and Kannur International Airport about thirty-three kilometres. Travel assistance can be arranged.

Can you host an event?

Yes. There are meeting rooms and a conference hall, with catering for banquets, conferences and private celebrations.

Location

Finding us

Boulevard Road, Mundock, Mahe — one kilometre from Mahe Railway Station and thirty-three kilometres from Kannur International Airport.

Address
Boulevard Road, MundockMahe 673312Kerala, India
Hours
Reception open daily
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Directions
Villa De 1945

Enquire about a stay

Fourteen rooms, a family restaurant and traditional Ayurveda, a minute from the Mahe River. Send an enquiry and the house will confirm what is available.

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Please include in your message:

  • — Your desired start date
  • — Any health conditions
  • — A short description of your wellness goal
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