No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Ashwini is in an idyllic setting known as Coco Shambhala, meaning place of peace, tranquility and happiness. This is precisely what you can expect, whether you are a couple looking for that romantic get away or group of friends, Coco Shambhala will suit all.
The architect used his penchant for hedonistic spaces to create a luxurious open-air jet pool area. By day this tranquil space is a shady haven cooled by cross ventilation and by night an atmospheric cloistered space with artistically lit pillars, flickering candles and dappled reflected light on the walls.
The bedrooms are bright and spacious with air conditioning to keep you cool away from the Indian sun. Relax and watch TV with a flat screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD / CD player. Both have en suite bathrooms for your added luxury and privacy. There are two balconys offering cross ventilation and an ideal location to relax and watch the sunset.
The kitchen flows seamlessly onto a shady terrace and lounge area in the private garden. This is perfect for entertaining with a dinner party. Surrounding the property are luscious tropical gardens and a shared swimming pool. The freeform jungle pool blends perfectly into its surroundings with tempting cool emerald green water.
Ashwini and pool
Living room detail
Bedroom
Double or twin beds on request
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The Goa / West India / 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.
Night life is generally low-key and mainly centred around the good selection of small restaurants serving wonderful seafood with barbecued lobsters, tandoori tiger prawns and crabs. Try Goan specialities such as Pork Sorpotel - pork cooked in a spicy sauce and grilled pomfret with a masala stuffing and don't forget the beach shacks where you can sample home cooking. There are also a number of restaurants serving French, Italian, Thai and Chinese food. A 3 course tourist meal will cost about £6, a litre bottle of beer 70p, soft drink 20p and tea and coffee 20p.
There are three seasons in Goa - The Dry (Late October - April), The Hot (May and September / Early October) and The Wet (June / July / August).
Nerul area
Nerul, with its ideal position close to Coco, Candolim and Sinquerim Beaches and lovely creeks and rivulets flowing through the area, is fast becoming the place to put down roots in Goa. With the arrival of fashion designers, Bollywood film legends, socialites and the like all currently with projects on the go it is most definitely the place to be. Coco Shambhala is in a quiet backwater approached along a lane that runs from the centre of the Nerul village towards Coco Beach. A car and driver is provided for up to 10 hours a day to help you explore the area and make the short drive to the beach, restaurants and lively shops of Candolim and beyond.
Nerul is located in an idyllic spot where the Mandovi River, the Arabian Sea and Nerul Creek merge. Until a river bridge was built in recent years, few tourists knew of the village and its hidden charms.
Nerul is not new to tourism as it is in Goas age-old resort belt, where Portuguese fidalgos enjoyed holidays. This area, where the affluent would retire for summer fun, then extended right from Pomburpa to Verem, Reis Magos and Nerul. Close to Neruls waterfront stood holiday homes like the palatial residence of the Bishop of Halicarnassus, Dr. Antonio José de Noronha, who was born in June 1763, of Portuguese settlers. In the course of time, locals too came under the spell of seaside picnics and salt-water baths in summer.
The prosperous villagers built the Church of Our Lady of Remedies, which can still be visited today. Founded in 1569, the church figures among the last works in Bardez by the Franciscan Order before their expulsion by the Portuguese. It treasures some old paintings on wooden panels and on walls.
The villagers grow rice and vegetables and are famous for groundnuts and watermelons. There is also, still, a strong fishing community.
Nerul is now famous for the popular Coco beach, the palm fringed bay where there are some beach shacks and one or two small restaurants including one late night beach bar.
Goan villages are slowly losing their original identity. Nerul, too, is likely to shed its natural charm but, for the present, pigs still dart across the narrow roads, children play on the beach, fishermen mend their nets and women are busy in the fields. See it before this life vanishes.
How to get there
There are direct holiday charter flights from the UK (Manchester, Gatwick and Birmingham), Scandinavia, Holland, Germany and Russia. These flights are operated by a number of European airlines. The cost is approximately from £450 excluding the Christmas and New Year period.
There are no direct scheduled flights into Goa. There are however many flights arriving daily into Mumbai and Delhi from most international airports in the world. Goa is only 1 hour from Mumbai and 3 hours from Delhi.
Four airlines (Jet Airways, Virgin Atlantic, British Midland and Air India) fly direct from the UK to Mumbai and these have special onward connections to Goa via domestic flights. This makes the journey hassle free as baggage is checked straight through from the UK to Goa and passengers are transferred between the International and the Domestic Airports. All airlines offer an inclusive UK- Goa price.
For flights try www.goacharters.co.uk; www.takeflight.co.uk
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Goa (Dabolim): 45 km
Activities near Nerul
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), En suite (2)
Furniture:
Double beds (2), Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: BEDROOM 1 This lovely air-conditioned double bedded room has 3 sets of French windows that open onto a totally private garden. There is a flat screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD/CD player. The bathroom is en suite with his and hers basins. BEDROOM 2 This first floor bedroom is also air-conditioned and has an enormous 6-foot wide double bed or twin beds on request. There is a flat screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD/CD player. There is a sit out balcony on one side and a Juliet balcony on the other allowing cross ventilation. En suite bathroom KITCHEN The kitchen although a separate room flows seamlessly outdoors onto a shady dining terrace and lounge area through two sets of double French doors. LIVING/DINING AREA Truly tropical living. Enjoy the comfort of a fully furnished open air living room but at tree top level!.
Further details outdoors: This freeform jungle pool is as much a water feature of the garden as a recreational pool. It has a lap area with grand entrance ghats for the swimming enthusiast and shallow shelves for lounging on for the not so energetic. S
Spoil yourself each day with an Ayervedic treatment massage. In a quiet corner deep in the lush exotic garden is secreted a private therapy area where by appointment a therapist from Shatayu Ayurvedic Health Clinic can provide full ayurvedic treatments and massage on site.
Further details
We provide a complementary starter pack of basic household items that includes a small supply of soap powder, washing up liquid, candles, salt and pepper, matches, toilet rolls, dish cloths and mosquito repellent. As these are exhausted you will need to purchase more. All cleaning materials are provided to the maid at no cost.
We can shop for you prior to your arrival so your fridge is stocked full of intial necessities. contact the owner to find out more.
Each property has a daily maid service from Monday to Saturday for a minimum of 3 hours daily
Enjoy a touch of luxury with your own personal driver. The vehicle is a Maruti taxi van that carries up to 4 passengers and luggage easily. It is provided courtesy of the owner for 10 hours a day between 8am and 12pm with a minimum 1 hour lunch. Please contact owner for more details.
EXTRAS Petrol: Calculated at the rate of Rs 5 per km Rs100: if any journey begins or ends outside the contracted hours. Rs50 per hour: If you require the driver for longer than 10 hours this will have to be negotiated with your driver and an hourly rate of Rs50 will be payable. Ferry charges: Rs.7 per crossing.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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15 Oct 09
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1304£1,304
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1797£1,797
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1304£1,304
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15 Dec 09
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2195£2,195
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1797£1,797
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1426£1,426
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
New Year - If any week includes the night of the 31st December 2009 please add the New Year supplement to the Peak rate - £1098
How to calculate your holiday price.
1. This property is available for rent for a minimum period of one week.
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 the night of the 31st December, please add the New Year supplement to the Peak rate for that week.
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