In the heart of Kollam town, just across the Astamudi lake is a giant mansion build during the early years of colonialism. This was used as the bungalow of Colonel John Munro , who was appointed by the then British Raj as the Resident. This 1810 built mansion is pleasant hybrid of the Kerala English style architectures. Post Raj , it works the government’s guest house. However it is still known as Residency Bungalow, its original intent.