Kumarakom · Backwaters
Philipkutty's Farm
Six waterfront villas on a working farm island, run by three generations of the same family.
Overview
Why stay at The Malabar House Residency
An 18th-century Dutch colonial residence which has been converted into a small luxury hotel, the Malabar House has retained its calm spaciousness. Based in the historical centre of Fort Cochin, it faces the St Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Painted in heartening yellows and whites and furnished with antiques and artwork, the resort is a haven of tranquility amidst a bustling harbour city. Outside, you can almost smell the centuries of imperial trade: Portuguese forts, Dutch and British churches, Chinese fishing nets and Jewish shops selling local spices and fabrics.
Rooms
17 rooms. The resort houses 17 rooms which include the deluxe, roof garden suite and the Malabar suite..
Dining
Malabar Junction, a multi cuisine restaurant offering international and Indian cuisine along with seafood specialty. 'Divine', the wine lounge.
Facilities
What you will find here
Biking excursions and walking trails of Coch...
Biking excursions and walking trails of Cochin.
Location
Where it sits
Town resort in Cochin. Our Cochin team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.
What is nearby
- Santa Cruz Basilica
Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s.
- Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the ruler of Kochi, the palace was renovated by the Dutch in 1663 and oddly is named after the Dutch.
- St. Francis Church
Built in 1503 by the Portuguese, this is India’s oldest European church. Vasco Da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Portugal. The tombstone still remains.
- Chinese Fishing Nets
These huge 15th century cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of Chinese traders. These nets are set up on teak wood and bamboo poles and you can watch the nets being lowered by the fishermen from the Vasco Da Gama square along the beach.
Like the look of The Malabar House Residency?
Our Cochin team will build it into a journey that suits how you travel, and tell you honestly if somewhere else would suit you better.
