Varam Kadavu
≈ 2.5 km4 minA scenic ferry crossing and riverside walk on the Valapattanam, right by the villa. The easiest way to feel the backwater side of Kannur before you have even unpacked.
Location
Varam, Kannur, at the pace of the backwaters
Othayoth sits on the Valapattanam riverside in Varam, north of Kannur town. Close to kayaking canals, Theyyam shrines and quiet beaches, yet a world away from the crowds.
Find us
Othayoth Villa, Near O V Madhavan Stupam, Varam-Kadangode Road, Varam, Kannur, Kerala 670594
Exact gate directions and a live location link are shared with confirmed guests in the stay portal.
Around the villa
Backwaters, beaches and Theyyam heritage, close by
Varam Kadavu
A scenic riverside walk along the Valapattanam, right by the villa
Kizhunna Beach
Golden sand, rarely crowded
Kattampally Backwaters
Kayaking through quiet paddy-fringed canals
Payyambalam Beach
Kannur's promenade beach, best at sunset
St. Angelo Fort
A 16th-century sea-facing Portuguese fort
Thottada Beach
A quiet cove of soft sand
Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple
A riverside temple famed for its daily rituals
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
A 4 km stretch of firm, driveable golden sand
Neeliyar Kottam
A Theyyam performance shrine (seasonal, October to May)
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
Direct road connection
Explore North Kerala
The best of Kannur, a short drive away
One of the quiet joys of staying in Varam is how much sits within easy reach. Backwater canals, Theyyam shrines and some of Kerala's best beaches are all close by, without the crowds of the south.
Kattampally Backwater Kayaking
≈ 8.5 km16 minQuiet paddy-fringed canals just outside Kannur town, best explored slowly by kayak. A gentle, uncrowded way to spend a morning on the water.
Parassinikadavu Sri Muthappan Temple
≈ 14.8 km20 minA riverside shrine on the Valapattanam famed for its daily rituals and the Theyyam-inspired worship of Muthappan. One of North Kerala's most distinctive living traditions, and open to visitors year-round.
Payyambalam Beach
≈ 10.5 km20 minKannur's much-loved promenade beach, with landscaped lawns, a sculpture garden and one of the finest sunset views in North Kerala.
St. Angelo Fort
≈ 10.5 km20 minA 16th-century Portuguese laterite fort standing over the Arabian Sea, close to Payyambalam, with sweeping views of the fishing harbour and coastline.
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
≈ 16 km30 minAsia's longest drive-in beach, a four-kilometre ribbon of firm golden sand you can actually drive along. Come for the novelty, stay for the sunset.
Neeliyar Kottam
≈ 20 km36 minA Theyyam performance shrine, where performers embody deities in vivid costume and firelight. The season runs roughly October to May and is one of the most moving things you can witness in Kerala. Ask us and we will help you time a visit around a real ritual.
Want the coast served at your own table instead? Our curated experiences bring a private chef, Malabar seafood and candlelight dinners to the villa, so you can explore North Kerala by day and come home to a quiet, private evening. When you are ready, check availability for your dates.
Getting here
Easy to reach, hard to leave
By air
Kannur International Airport (CNN) is roughly 19 km away, an approximate 30-minute drive. We can help arrange a pickup.
By train
Kannur railway station is roughly 10 km away, well connected along the coastal line. We can arrange a pickup.
By road
Reached via Varam-Kadangode Road, near O V Madhavan Stupam. Secure parking for two to three cars is right at the villa gate.
Reserve your dates
The whole villa, kept quietly for you
Tell us your dates and who is coming. We will hold the home, plan the details and reply the same day.