Welcome to Philipkutty's Farm
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Philipkutty's Farm
Staying at Philipkutty’s Farm is an excellent
opportunity to enjoy the real Keralan experience
in a fascinating location at kumarakom. 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.
Great for anyone looking for an original experience
with insights into Keralan life. Also for any
discerning traveller who would appreciate a personalised
holiday with a family to care for them
Stay in independent, homely, waterfront villas
run by a family,
on a beautiful farm island, in the backwaters
of Kerala.
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| Facilities at Philipkutty's Farm |
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- Farm Holiday:The farm is located on a small
farm island ( in the backwaters / Vembanad Lake
next to Kumarakom. The farm is made up of ridges
and canals, with all the planting done on the
ridges. The canals are used for natural fish
culture. Karimeen (Pearl spot) and fresh water
jumbo prawns (scampi) are grown naturally in
some of the canals. The major crops ,fruits,
vegetables and spices are planted.
- Painting holiday
A holiday with painting as the theme or focus
can be put together.
- Ayurvedic Holiday
There is an Ayurvedic centre just across the property
on the mainland. Though the centre is basic, appropriate
facilities and an authentic treatment is assured.
The centre can be reached in 10 minutes from the
property by taking the ferry. This will be provided
at no additional cost
- Dinning-Food is definitely one of the highlights
of staying at Philipkuttys farm. The cuisine
is mostly local. Meals are served either in
the family dining room or outdoors in the courtyard
or in the pavilion itself.
The cuisine is predominantly Syrian Christian
with a strong backwater influence.
Cooking classes are offered for resident guests
who are interested in learning the local cuisine.
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Accommodation at Philipkutty's Farm
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All the villas are spacious, independent and
located on the outer dyke facing the peaceful
backwaters.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’.
The villas are filled with antiques, including
some beautifully carved and crafted doors and
windows, which were meticulously collected over
a period of time.
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.
To complement the villas, there is a beautiful
thatched pavilion on stilts, overlooking the farm
with views of the backwaters. The pavilion opens
on to a small, neat courtyard under an old mango
tree. Just the kind of setting for the lavish
home cooked meals and interaction.
There is no air-conditioning, no telephone and
no TV in any of the villas. TV and telephones
are available at our residence, should the need
arise.
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