Chorao Island holiday villa rental with balcony/terrace, air con, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Goldfinch (villa)

Home description

Goldfinch is located in a small development of villas and apartments on the island of Chorao. Almond trees line the lane running past neighbouring villas and the swimming pool down to Goldfinch. On either side there are exotic plants and a profusion of bougainvillea. The villa itself is spacious, tastefully decorated and complete with all the amenities that you would expect from a luxury property.
Goldfinch has two cars and drivers included in the price. So everyday you have the freedom to visit a different beach and in the evenings sample the many restaurants. Shopping is easy too - with the driver to help on where to go. If you want to explore, your driver is a knowledgeable guide and can show you not only the usual sights but also the ones outside the well-trodden tourist routes. Enjoy a touch of luxury with your own personal driver (and let someone else cope with the confusing traffic and racetrack rules of the road). This villa is also protected by 24 hour security.
This property is ideal for relaxation due to its incredibly tranquil surroundings. Families and groups of friends will find that they want for nothing in this luxurious setting, which is ideal for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Pool Area	House Front
Bedroom	Balcony

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The Goa region

Goa, on the west coast of India, has over 100 Kilometres of coastline divided between secluded bays and golden sandy beaches lapped by the warm Arabian sea. Between October and April there is unbroken sunshine with temperatures that rarely drop below 91F. The pace of life is relaxed. You can spend your evenings enjoying a sunset walk along the beach or a stroll through the street markets in safety.

Although most people come to Goa to relax and unwind there is more to Goa than just its fabulous beaches. Here are a few ideas of what Goa has to offer.

The Portuguese colonised Goa for 450 years and this unique blend of Portuguese and Indian culture is evident in its architecture, mix of religions, cuisine and social structure. There are the colonial old quarters, the magnificent Mansion Houses built at the height of the Portuguese rule and Old Goa, the old capital, built as a testament to the Portuguese wealth and power. There are wildlife sanctuaries, over 400 different species of birds, market towns, a famous flea market which attracts sellers from all over India, designer shops and why not come at Christmas and the Easter Carnival and enjoy some real Goan-style dances. The exuberant Hindu festivals of Divali and Holi are celebrated with as much enthusiasm by this multi-cultural and well-integrated society.

We want to show people that there are many interesting "things to see". Above all experience Goa by being out and about. Early morning and late afternoon are perfect times for catching that magical rural scene of bullock cart and driver ambling along country lanes or the water buffaloes having their well deserved mud baths. Watch the sun rise over the river Sal, stand at Chapora harbour and select fish for that evening's meal, fresh from the boats, go to a village festival or Zatra and most of all, meet the people who are fun loving, generous and genuinely want you to have a great holiday.

Chorao Island area

Chorao Island is a large island consisting of some 30 or more small villages.
It is centrally located in the Mandovi River a little upstream from the Capital Panjim and is accessible by three ferries. One crosses the Mandovi from Ribander Village and is the closest ferry point to the Airport, Panjim and all places south. One crosses from Chorao Island to Divar Island and the third is a two minute crossing to Pomburpa from where the very popular beaches and restaurants of Candolim, Baga and Calangute are no more than a 40 minutes drive including the ferry crossing.
Chorao has a slow paced lazy atmosphere, tourist hotels are unknown and it is more famous for the Salim Ali Bird Reserve.
Bird watchers and nature enthusiasts alike will find this holiday an unforgettable experience.

How to get there

Fly to Goa (Dabolim Airport)
The domestic airlines that are operating in Goa are Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, and Sahara Airlines

Activities near Chorao Island

Facilities

Further details indoors:
You enter the house through a traditional “balcao” where there is built-in seating. The spacious sitting /dining room stretches the length of the villa and opens onto a large covered terrace furnished with comfortable cane furniture and coffee tables. There are pleasant views from the terrace towards the river.
The large kitchen is at the front of the house. There is a separate utility room and a guest bathroom.
There are four air-conditioned bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom. One bedroom is on the ground floor with doors onto the terrace which is shared with the sitting room. The other three bedrooms are on the first floor and have either balconies facing the paddy fields or looking towards the swimming pool.
On the first floor there is a family room with a TV and cane seating. This room opens onto a terrace.

Further details outdoors:
This lovely villa has been designed so that the main terraces have uninterrupted views across the paddy fields and catch the breezes from the river.
The house is located a few metres from the residents’ large swimming pool.

Conditions

Please note this is a non smoking property.Kindly restrict smoking to the garden and balcony

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid	15 Mar 08	30 Apr 08	1419£ 1,419	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	15 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	1290£ 1,290	0-	0-	1 Week
Std	1 Nov 08	1 Dec 08	1530£ 1,530	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	1 Dec 08	15 Dec 08	1290£ 1,290	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	15 Dec 08	8 Jan 09	1967£ 1,967	0-	0-	1 Week
Std	8 Jan 09	15 Mar 09	1530£ 1,530	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	15 Mar 09	31 May 09	1419£ 1,419	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

1. This property is available for rent for a minimum period of one week.

PLEASE NOTE: For Christmas and New Year, bookings must be for a minimum of 2 weeks AND include both the nights of the 24th and 31st December. Supplements for christmas/new year bookings charged at £491.

2. For part weeks thereafter the rate is calculated on a pro rata basis. Therefore a booking for ten days will be calculated at 1 and 3/7th weeks.

3. Special extended stay discounts during certain periods are available. Please enquire for details.

4. Where a letting period spans two pricing bands than the price prevailing for the majority of the week is the price that will be applied for the entire week.

5. If any week includes either the night of the 24th December or the 31st December 2005, please add the Christmas/New Year supplement to the Peak rate for that week. Where both the 24th and the 31st December are included in any two week period then the supplement is applied to both weeks.

Easter week 2008 £354.00

Easter week 2009 £354.00

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Name:	John Bishop
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