This was my first 'cooking trip'. It was a wonderful first experience- we were very well taken care of, enjoyed delicious food at the farm and were given a very authentic experience of Kerala. Jacob was a lovely host and had an abundance of knowledge to share with us- each day he would take us to different places - churches,... More

A friend found this place online and we came for a short 3 night stay. Jacob was a great host and we learned a lot about cooking and the region. This is not your regular resort and be prepared for no A/C and cold showers! The rooms are simple and clean. There are fans in the rooms but in hot... More

We couldn't stop raving about our cooking holiday here, to friends and family. It was so much more than we had expected. As well as cooking amazing food ourselves (we learnt over twenty dishes, and took copies of many more from the host's great selection of cookbooks), we were taken to great restaurants/eateries in the local area for other meals,... More

If you want to see this part of Southern India under the tourist radar this is the place for you.So don't come here if you are expecting a resort with a spa and cocktails by the pool. This is the real deal for a trip to india. The 5 day cooking class was only part of the experience.There is sleeping... More

I chose this place as I wanted longer than a day to learn about Keralan cooking, and somewhere vegetarian too. Jacob is a wonderful host, and carefully considers trips, activities and food to suit the guest - this week was at the end of a long trip in India for me so most things weren't a new experience, however Jacob... More

Had I started my trip to Kerala at the Pimenta, I probably would rate it higher. I first went to an Ayurvedic resort which was superbly well run and where the food was delicious and the experience amazing. The Pimenta feels a little more amateurish. But I did have a wonderful time and Jacob really does go out of his... More

Jacob is a wonderful teacher and tour guide. Each morning he would take me on a guided tour of the district and provide lunch at one of the local restaurants. We would then retire to the kitchen where Jacob expertly and patiently walked me through the joys of Indian vegetarian cuisine. I would recommend this experience to anyone, whether travelling... More

Far from being a standard package, my host, Jacob had gone to a lot of trouble to put together activities, adventures and recipes that would be of particular interest to me. I went on this holiday to inspire and replenish myself and really couldn't have hoped for more. Would really recommend this stay to women travellers nervous of travelling alone... More

It was our first trip to India and as foodies it was the perfect vacation for us. We learnt how to cook delicious vegetarian dishes and with owner Jacob's attentive help, we discovered spices, fruits, vegetables and more with the insight only another foodie could give us. In addition among other non-food visits, we also experienced baby elephants being washes.... More