Aashyana, one of the most impressive private properties in Goa, has been meticulously and thoughtfully styled by the owner; an art-lover with a finely-honed sense of the aesthetic and whose collection is on display throughout this chic, modern villa.

Balance, harmonious use of space and elegance prevail throughout the 5 acre estate, from the five air-conditioned bedrooms, the indoor and outdoor dining areas, numerous terraces and the meditation-cum-prayer room, to a private rooftop suite, a spa with massage treatments and guided yoga, a cool, shaded poolside and a beautifully palm-dotted garden.

Continually evolving, recent additions to the estate include the 25 meter swimming pool and a cocktail bar on the adjacent stretch of open beach. The best of Goa’s restaurants and night life are just around the corner.

20 discreet members of staff are on hand to cater to your every requirement and the chef’s superb international repertoire is renowned: Heaven.

This beautifully restored Indo-Portuguese villa is surrounded by immaculate gardens and paddy fields beyond. The villa has been meticulously renovated by the French owner, an interior designer, who has spent many years in India. Her flawless attention to detail is evident throughout.

Quinta Velha has one of the finest kitchens in Goa. The cooks have been trained in a wide repertoire of Western and local specialties, so you may never make it out to any number of the excellent restaurants nearby.

There’s a great feeling of space at Quinta Velha, from the airy reception rooms and high, teak-beamed ceilings, to the long covered veranda with its elegant facade leading out to the chic infinity pool.

The Casinhas are three villas on one of the most magnificent estates in Goa. The property is perfect when it comes to location, facilities and service. All that stands between the villas and the beach is a 4 acre private garden and a splendid 25 meter swimming pool.

Each Casinha is unique in terms of layout but all three are identical in following an exemplary standard of accommodation and the open plan design encompasses living and dining. Each villa has a patio and verandah enclosed in a private courtyard.

Each villa has one twin bedroom and one double bedroom with bathrooms with open roofs for a shower in the sun or under the stars and there is split A/C in the bedrooms.

This property is ideal for small groups or all three villas can be rented together for parties of up to 12 people.

Tucked away in the jungle, Villa Lakshmira is a charming, secluded, exotic slice of paradise just minutes from North Goa’s best beaches. Inside, cool marble floors, antique Portuguese daybeds and divans, high ceilings and rich, natural textiles provide the perfect environment to relax in.

Beyond, across the shady courtyard and outdoor dining patio, you enter a riot of tropical foliage; flowers in profusion, ancient trees and staggered terraces that lead you up to a sleek infinity pool with a sun deck surrounded by a vast array of bird life.

There are three individually styled double bedrooms, beautifully furnished and completely private, each with their own verandas ensuring peace and quiet in the shade of the mangoes from where to enjoy a sundowner and the birdsong.

The panoply of Goa’s attractions are within easy reach, from golden beaches to excellent international restaurants and the world famous nightlife.

This secluded estate is one of the most romantic secrets to be found anywhere on Goa’s coast. The 6 acre property has its own private beach to one side and is protected by a creek winding around the other.

The Captain’s House is one of 4 villas on the estate and is the most private. The house comprises 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Access to the property is via a private, bamboo footbridge across the creek that separates the beach from the rest of the world.

The absolute luxury of this property is being on the beach in total tranquility.

This very comfortable and extremely spacious residence is located near the quiet village of Nerul and a few minutes walk from the popular Coco Beach. Close by are Candolim, Anjuna and Baga, with their wide variety of restaurants and shops, whereas Panaji, Goa’s capital city, is a scenic twenty minute drive away.

The interior decoration is an elegant mixture of antique and contemporary furniture interspersed with a vast selection of artifacts collected from around the world.

Set amidst lush fields of agricultural farmland, the property is approached on a tree lined road that reaches into the tropical gardens surrounding the house. A wide Parsi style veranda runs around the villa and opens onto a kidney shaped swimming pool with large sun deck. All the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and large windows opening onto bright green fields, palm trees and the beach beyond.

The owner is passionate about food and has trained the staff over many years to recreate perfectly her wide repertoire of Goan, Thai and continental dishes.

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Casa Colvale is situated above the banks of the Mapusa River in a sleepy backwater in an area of outstanding beauty and the views from the property are spectacular. The location is free from the crowds on the coastal belt, but within easy distance of all the attractions.

The villa has a contemporary feel enhanced by the owner’s private art collection of renowned Goan artists. Whether by the infinity pool or lounging on the enormous verandah the atmosphere is peace, privacy and comfort.

This secluded estate is one of the most romantic secrets to be found anywhere on Goa’s coast. The 6 acre property has its own private beach to one side and is protected by a creek winding around the other.

The Captain’s House is one of 4 villas on the estate and is the most private. The house comprises 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The absolute luxury of this property is being on the beach in total tranquility.

Perched regally on Corjuem Island, Padimunus is a stunning villa set around a courtyard pool and outdoor sitting areas, surrounded by three hectares of meticulously tended gardens that provide beautiful views out over the paddy fields and coconut groves around the Mapusa River.

Inside, marble floors, high ceilings and Indian textiles give the villa a cool, sophisticated feel. The artwork and antiques collected by the Belgian owners establish Padimunus as one of the most elegant villas in Goa.

Huge beds are positioned in the middle of three double bedrooms, all with French windows leading out onto the veranda making the most of the view.

Enjoy al fresco, candle-lit dinners by the pool prepared by the excellent chef who uses home grown ingredients. Make the most of the massage room and take advantage of the central location to explore all that Goa has to offer.

Nowhere in South Goa compares to the beautiful recently renovated Vivenda dos Palhacos. The villa is situated down a small cul-de-sac a ten minute walk from Majorda, home to the finest sand and longest stretches of beach in the area.

The English brother and sister proprietors were born and brought up in India and so the house is filled with curious artifacts collected over the years whilst the interior design has influences from the Portuguese, the Hindus and a sprinkling of Europe.

The Keralan cook is as comfortable with superb local delicacies as he is with Western cuisine following many years experience in India and New Zealand. The outside dining area is the heart of the property whilst the ‘one-off’ swimming pool completes the calming atmosphere in the garden.