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Philipkutty’s Farm

Philip Kutty's Farm is a delightful and refreshing home-stay located on Vembanad Lake oozing with charm and run with a strong sense of professionalism and attention to detail. It is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the real Keralan experience.

Backwaters, Kerala, India

Highlights

The villas are filled with antiques, including some beautifully carved and crafted doors and windows, which were meticulously collected over a period of time
Watch the hundreds of fireflies in the farm at night - you might just mistake them for the stars
For bird watchers the backwaters and the farm offer ample opportunities for sighting kingfishers, woodpeckers, egrets, cormorants, herons, crowpheasants, snakebirds, teals, etc.
Arrive at Philip Kutty Farm on a traditional Vallam (country boat)

Philipkutty’s Farm, located on a private reclaimed island in the tranquil backwaters of Kumarakom, Kerala, offers an intimate farm-stay experience in charming independent waterfront villas surrounded by coconut groves, canals, and lush greenery. Accessible only by a traditional country boat, this family-run retreat offers an authentic slice of Keralan life, with farm-to-table meals made with home-grown produce, peaceful backwater views, and thoughtful hospitality. Visitors can enjoy activities such as sunset cruises, organic farm walks, bird-watching, cycling, and cooking experiences, while also exploring nearby attractions like the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and local village waterways. With its serene setting, sustainable farming practices, and warm, personal hospitality, Philipkutty’s Farm offers a restorative and culturally rich stay amid Kerala’s famed backwaters.

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This small farm island on the Beautiful Backwaters provides a true keralan experience.

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Backwaters, Kerala, India

Philipkutty's Farm is located on a private island in the Keralan backwaters, near Kumarakom, in southern India.

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