This beautifully restored Old Portuguese villa, set in the hills of North Goa, is perfect if you are looking for a barefoot, chic, relaxed haven – with everything catered for, so you do not have to do or worry about a thing during your stay. It is located near a village called Moira, just off the quiet road which leads from Mapusa to Aldona. There is a temple and a few locals living close by, so this is where real Indian life goes on.
The house itself is huge and very spacious, and has been fully renovated to a high standard, in keeping with the local architecture. It is set in private grounds with it’s own mango tree, palms, a cashewnut tree and a very sexy pool! Just relax and enjoy the peace. It is a quiet area, but with village life around. There are parrots, eagles, water buffalo, cows and even an elephant that lives close by and who will often be seen out and about. At 8pm at night, there is often singing from nearby houses. The scent of burning wood and incense is all around in the evening. This property package, caters for everything. Just indulge yourself and relax completely. The house is run and looked after by Max, who will be the house manager and (where humanly possible) will look after your every need. Laundry and all household chores will be attended to. The house is cleaned daily by Lucas, along with house puppy, Florence (rescue pup).
There is a dine-at-home service. Dina, Max’s lovely wife, will come and prepare dinner for you and your guests daily, should you wish to eat in. Lucas, is also a trained chef. Just treat yourself to a massage or hair and beauty treatment. A wonderful woman, Sweetie, can visit the house on Tuesdays, should you wish to be given the best Indian head massage. She is also fully qualified to offer other massage and ayurvedic treatments, as well as hair and beauty treatments.
Wherever, whenever you wish to explore, a 24-hour taxi service is available. Max also has a great knowledge of the local area should you wish to be shown around, taken to places of interest or just go fishing or shopping. Explore out and about. When you’re at the house, you may feel you’re a million miles from anywhere, but nearby is Mapusa, a bustling market town. Wander around the vibrant colourful stalls and shops selling everything from fabric to baskets, local produce, Rajahstani items, pots, embroideries, antiques – in fact everything you could want is there! It also has banks, coffee shops, restaurants, temples, a post office etc.
Further on, past Aldona, you will discover backwaters, rivers for fishing, temples and beautiful countryside. Then there are the northern beaches – Anjuna which hosts the fabulous weekly flea market, Calangute which is great for designer shopping and great restaurants, and Baga which has many antique shops, fabulous restaurants and many Ayurvedic centres.
(All are approximately 20 minutes by car.) The Dining Hall in the centre of the house is an enormous room – its long table can seat at least 14 for dinner. Hopefully the Karma Sutra painting on the wall will titillate your taste buds!
The kitchen is well equipped and leads out to the Dining Hall.
Facilities Include:
Constant hot water
Fully equipped kitchen / 2 fridges / 3 hob cooker / oven / grill
Breakfast. fresh organic juices, fresh village bread, fresh coffee.tea. eggs, cereals, porridge, yoghurt
all laundry
iron/hairdrier / towels / sheets
services of house manager and houseboy
24 hr security
cable tv
private enclosed grounds
Private Pool
Facilites Extra:
lunches and dinner, which can be anything from a feast, banquet, bar=b=q,
packed lunch, buffet, or party
car with driver
beautician / yoga instruction
personal laundry
constantly stocked fridge incl. beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks etc

Low Season - May to Sept - £1200/pw
Mid Season (except 22nd Dec to 5th Jan) 1550GBP/pw
High Season - 8th Dec to 3rd Jan 10 2000GBPpw

This price is per week for house for up to 7 people.
The house can accommodate up to 15 people on various day beds in the house and there would be an nominal increase in price for a larger number.