Whispering Palms
About the home
Villa Whispering Palms is a lovely choice to enjoy the delights of South Goa, it's location is simply wonderful being only 200 mtrs from tropical Varca beach with its palm fringed white sands lapped by the warm Arabian Sea.
Some of the most luxurious hotels found in Goa such as the Taj Exotica, the Radisson & the magnificient Leela are all along the same stretch of beach, it's also possible you may spot dolphins as you sip your cool drink at a beach side restaurant.
Villa Whispering Palms offers spacious accommodation together with a large swimming pool nearby to cool off & relax, the villa is fully Air Conditioned together with overhead fans, fitted for self catering needs it has a fully fitted kitchen if you would like to self cater, en- suites to all 3 double bedrooms together with colour satelite TV & DVD for your holiday entertainment.
There are inexpensive taxi's available to take you to all the different beaches with their beach shack restaurants, the luxury hotels with their entertainment plus the sights of South & North Goa, all within easy reach which do not require a overnight stay.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Varca, 500m |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Staffed Property, Sea view |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms and 3 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Private garden, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Coconut fringed Varca beach is visible from the rear bedroom, the sound of the breaking waves can be heard to soothe you to sleep, the main bedroom terrace offers views over the pool. Solar heated water for your bathing & washing needs, plus two fully automatic washing machines for your personal preference, a electronic safe is included for your personal items.
Two bathrooms are fitted with baths & showers, one is fitted with showering facilities, all have full toilet requiremenets.
Whispering Palms has a cleaning maid service included twice a week within the tariff, the villa has a filtered water supply, If a vehicle is hired, there is private parking at the villa, car, scooter & cycle hire can also be arranged.
Further details outdoors:
The villa offers a airy atmosphere & is surrounded by lovely tropical gardens, there are extensive paving patio areas to enjoy your outdoor needs & relaxment, it is surrounded by coconut palms which sway to tropical breezes & the sound of the waves breaking on the nearby beach.
Further details
As English is widely spoken & in most cases is the most common language used, holiday guests will have no problem being understood by the local Goan's, all services are available locally which will make you feel more at home, a information folder will be available at the villa for your reference & general help.
Conditions
Payment Details : A 25% deposit is required to reserve the booking, full balance to be payed 4 wks prior to arrival date, payment by Bank Transfer, confirmation of payment & reserve
booking will be given after transfer clearance.
Please note, personal health issues will be the sole responsibilty of the client, it is therefore suggested that Travel Insurance is obtained prior to departure.
Any breakage or damage within Whispering Palms Villa must be emmediately reported to the owner, repair or replacement to be covered by the client.
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The Goa / West India / Goa region


Goa is blessed with all year round sunshine, fantastic endless white sandy beaches & food that is out of this world, in other words, paradise!
There are numerious sights to see, all at a relative short distance which can be reached by using the cheap taxi's which are freely available or by public transport if you feel adventurious. The main attraction of Goa is the friendleness of the local people who love to welcome you year after year, in fact you can feel like a member of their family in a short while. There are many high quality hotels which welcome you to enjoy their live entertainment & world class restaurants if you want to dress up for that special occasion.
People who want adventure as part of their holiday can visit wild life reserves which show wildlife in the Goan jungles together with a lifestyle of locals which stretch back centuries without change.Shopping for anyone seeking bargains will feel they have arrived in heaven, every thing is at prices that will leave you in disbelief, why not have a dress made or maybe a suit for the gentleman, you will be spoilt for choice.
The Benaulim / Varca area
Varca / Benaulim abounds with Portugese history & buildings, wonderful churches, customs & way of life, for those who seek something different, its simply wonderful, small wonder that visitors revisit year after year.
There is a wonderful village feeling about the area which is special that will make you want to explore further, please take the time to savour the way of life which will leave you charmed.
There are many festivals to be enjoyed with the locals, all are colourful & spectacular, sights that are unforgetable with delicious foods served. Varca has shops for those everyday needs, Margao, the local main shopping town is about 5 klms away & is not to be missed, it has a indoor market which will leave you spell bound, there are many restaurants to choose from.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Dabolim: 30 km |
| Railway: | Margoa: 5 km |
A choice of many airlines fly direct to Dabolim, the main airport for Goa, it is also possible to fly to Mumbai (Bombay ) and take a internal flight to Dabolim, ( 1 hour flight to Goa), airport transfer to your villa can be provided if requested.
You may also consider an interesting journey from Mumbai to Margao by train, a way of seeing India at ground level, this would take approx -11 hrs, once again, transfer to your villa can be provided from the rail station if requested.
Activities near Benaulim
Tennis in town
Watersports
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Whispering Palms
Priviliged to be your first guests at wonderful Villa Whispering Palms, friendly welcome & hospitality, a perfect holiday villa in magical Sth Goa, thanks for your help, will stay in contact. --
Tony, Sabina & fmly, Germany.
A wonderful holiday,Whispering Palms is a oasis of cool calm, the A/C was fantastic, we also loved your lovely gardens around the villa & the swimming pool was total bliss, hope to see you next year. --
The Sen family. UK
We have spent the best holiday of our lives iin the most wonderful villa in Sth Goa, Malcolm & Alice, you made our dreams come true at whispering Palms, thank you & hope to see you again.--
Witold, Doreta & fmly. Poland
Had a wonderful stay in Goa thanks to your lovely villa, Whispering Palms, long walks on the nearby Varca Beach & memorable sunsets with a romantic tropical setting, magical !! ---
Emmi & fmly. -- Finland
Our stay at Villa Whispering palms has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, it felt like home from home with all the nessessary mod cons, thanks Malcolm & Alice, will keep in touch. ---
Patel fmly. UK
What a awesome end to our holiday in India, thank you Malcolm & Alice for the wonderful accommodation & hospitality, you thought of everything to make our stay at Whispering Palms unforgetable ! we long to return & meet again. --
Diamond & Nasrin Lakani. Florida, USA
Thank you very much for our really wonderful stay at your superb villa,everything was excellent, we will recommend Whispering Palms to our friends, the best accommodation in Goa, thanks a lot ! Our best wishes, looking forward to our return. --
Ekaterium ,Yaroslav & fmly.
A holiday we will always remember, surroundings out of this world with a white sandy beach nearby, we have been to some exotic locations around the world but this takes some beating ! simply loved it.
Planning our return next season, hoping to stay at your villa again as it was perfect for us, thank's for your help
Malcolm & Alice, you made it special, don't forget to visit us in the USA. ----
Pam, James & fmly. California, USA.
Had a wonderful 2 weeks holiday over the 2010 Christmas period at wonderful Villa Whispering Palms, Malcolm & Alice were always close at hand to ensure our holiday ran smoothly, the villa was perfect with a location close to Varca beach & the pool, this was well mantained & handy to pop back to the villa for the odd drink or two.
Natty the cleaning maid was efficient & polite,ensuring the villa was always clean & tidy for us,
Toncia's restaurant was perfectly positioned to pop out for a breakfast or evening meal, Christopher the taxi driver lives close by to offer his services for trips out & shopping, we had a wonderful holiday & highly recommended for any future guests. ---
Ann & Steve Murphy.
United Kingdom.
The perfect holiday with the perfect hosts, Alice & Malcolm - you made us feel part of your family, nothing was too much trouble, Natty spoilt us!!
We look forward to staying with you 2012, 2013, 2014 etc etc, all our love to you both.
Bernie, Brian, Trisha & Max. - Essex, Bedfordshire, UK.
Rental prices
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| Mid Season | 1 Nov 12 | 19 Dec 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 19 Dec 12 | 1 Feb 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Feb 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices per week for villa
Please ask for reductions available fo rentals of over 4 wks
Please note that there is a lower tariff for occupancy by two persons.
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Contact the owner
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