Philipkutty Farm Homestay

Philipkutty Farm is located on a small farm island (approx-750 acres) in the backwaters / Vembanad Lake next to Kumarakom within the Vechoor village limits. The farm is about 50 acres (owned by the family and some relatives) and is the largest farm on the island. The island is a reclaimed property which was made in the early 1950’s . The villas are filled with antiques, including some beautifully carved and crafted doors and windows, which were meticulously collected over a period of time. The floor is finished in rustic clay tiles and the ceiling in wood. There is also a small verandah finished in traditional red-oxide which runs around each villa.

Rooms and Accommodation

All the villas are spacious, independent and located on the outer dyke facing the peaceful backwaters. The villas are named after popular local flower plants / trees and birds. The first villa designed by Swiss architect Karl Damscen is an open plan affair. The other villas designed by Thomas Dominic from Kochi, have a separate living room, bedroom and ‘sit-out’.

There is no air-conditioning, no telephone and no TV in any of the villas.There are plenty of doors and windows in each villa (18 windows and 8 doors) which open on to the farm, garden and backwaters, allowing for excellent circulation of fresh breeze and fascinating views from within.

• Villas

Facilities and Activities Philipkutty Farm

• Room Amenities– 24 hours hot/cold showers , En-suite bathroom & toilet, Refrigerator ,
• Facilities – (STD & ISD) phone call facility , Doctor on call , Laundry and dry cleaning , Travel Guide , Breakfast included in the accommodation prices , recreational facilities , Ayurveda Treatments , Cruises , sighseeing
• Food is definitely one of the highlights of staying at Philipkuttys farm. The cuisine is mostly local and cooked by Owners mother .Being a traditional agrarian household, lavish meals are more or less the norm and pretty much a way of life. All meals are included in the price.

Location of Philipkutty Farm

Located about 11/2 hrs. (75 kms.) from Kochi (Cochin) International Airport, 40 minutes (20 kms.) from Kottayam and 45 minutes (25 kms.) from Alleppey, Philipkutty’s farm is well connected by land. The property can be accessed by a boat too.