Philipkutty's Farm - Home Stay in Kottayam, Kumarakom - Kottayam, India

Philipkutty's Farm was amazing! We received a warm and hospitable greeting from the family upon arrival. The meals that were prepared daily we're outstanding and showcase the local cuisine including fresh fish caught in the nearby lake. You will not regret staying at this quiet and beautiful homestead. We booked a cooking class, walked the grounds in the morning, took a sunset cruise during the evenings on the lake. The family has wonderful stories about the island on which the farm is located. Overall amazing experience and we definitely will visit again

If you are wondering about staying at Philipkutty's Farm, the answer is you must! It is a gorgeous magical place. Their owners Anu and Mammi (mother in law) do an amazing job at running this property. The rooms and the entire farm is beautiful, well kept, spotless. The sheets, the rooms, the dining are and every single part is welcoming and even their aromas are great. The home cooked meals were amazing with locally sourced ingredients. You will get plenty of food and all your needs will be taken care of. If there is one place that I will like to visit back after my trip to India, it is definitely this place in Kerala.

Philipkutty's Farm was exceptional! From the greeting from the family upon arrival to the meals that were prepared daily, everything was wonderful! You will not regret staying at this quiet and beautiful homestead. We booked a cooking class and it was delicious! We walked the grounds in the morning, took a ride during the evenings on the lake, and got the opportunity to rest. Such a wonderful experience and I am so thankful to the family for hosting us and sharing their beautiful land with us.

The most amazing place in Kerala! We loved our 2 nights with Anu and Ani. They are the most welcoming hosts, as are all of the staff. You are met by a kayak to be taken over the water to the serenity of the island. The rooms and food are exquisite, and the location is so peaceful. Highly recommend.

I recently stayed at Phillipkutty's Farm, and the food was absolutely delicious and the family were wonderful. The homemade meals were a real highlight of our stay, with each dish being cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The family were also incredibly hospitable, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. They were always eager to chat and offer recommendations for things to do in the area; cooking class, sunset cruises, badminton, canoeing or simply relaxing on the veranda. Overall, our experience at this homestay was truly delightful and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nourishing and comfortable place to stay.

We stayed two nights at Philipkutty's Farm and were so pleased to have experienced this magical place. Anu was a very friendly and welcoming host, and couldn't have been more helpful throughout our stay. We loved how peaceful it was on the island (aside from the odd enormous houseboat going past - not Anu's fault by any means). We couldn't fault the accommodation - beautifully furnished and the best bathroom of the holiday. We enjoyed the communal meals and met lots of interesting people - not a negative, but we did bring the average age of the group down by a good thirty/forty years - we're 30! The food is all homemade by Anu's family - each meal is a wonderful spread although we did wonder whether it had been dialled down slightly to accommodate for a western palette? Not quite as flavourful as some of the other considerably cheaper meals we experienced on our trip. That would be our only slight criticism given everything else met such high standards. We loved walking around, learning more about the farm and how Anu + team have adapted following the terrible 2018 floods. Be sure not to miss the complimentary sunset boat trips in a traditional non-motorised boat - despite the current influx of water hyacinth, the team did an amazing job at getting us around. (Maybe read up on the water hyacinths if you're going soon - sadly quite a problem). All in all, a real treat and a memorable few days in the backwaters.

How lovely it was to spend 2 nights at Philip Kuttys immaculate farm run by gorgeous Anu and Mamma her mother in law. Fantastic food and service. Cannot fault it in any way. We enjoyed every minute. If you are in Kerala stay there!

It was mind boggling to be in the lap of luxury in nature's best and scenic resorts. The hospitality was mesmerizingly world class and so were the cottages with great hygiene. The staff were more of a family and cuisine was simply superb. The owners are a dedicated, passionate and unrelenting in their efforts to satisfy their customers.