Alleppey · Backwaters
Hibiscus Villa
A private waterfront pool villa on Vembanad Lake, in an inland village on the Kerala backwaters.
Overview
Why stay at Philipkutty's Farm
Staying at Philipkutty's Farm is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the real Kerala experience in a fascinating location (set on a little island), with a caring family to look after you. A home stay that has garnered accolades from all quarters for the extraordinary service it provides to guests, the Philipkuttys is a special place and the perfect hideaway for the bespoke traveller. You are welcomed, looked after, and cared for by the family who will be your hosts. Though the family hosts you, your privacy is assured as the five waterfront villas are entirely independent and away from the family residence.
Rooms
6 villas. Lakefront villa, Garden villa.
Dining
Three home-cooked meals a day at one long table, with produce from the plantation.
Facilities
What you will find here
Farm table dining
Three home-cooked meals a day, served at a shared table.
Lake swimming pool
A small pool set among the plantation, steps from the water.
Cookery lessons
Learn the family recipes in the working kitchen.
Canoes and cruises
Village canals by canoe, or a sunset cruise from the jetty.
Wi-Fi in the villas
Enough to keep in touch, not enough to work all day.
Working farm
Coconut, banana, nutmeg and cocoa grown across the island.
Location
Where it sits
Farm island on Vembanad Lake. Our Cochin team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.
What is nearby
- Kumarakom bird sanctuary25 min by boat and road
Herons, darters and kingfishers in the early morning, reached by boat then road.
- Alleppey backwater jetty45 min
The starting point for canal cruises and houseboat departures.
- Kottayam railway station40 min
The nearest mainline station, useful for onward trains south.
- Cochin airport2 hrs 30 min
International flights, and the usual arrival point for a Kerala trip.
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