Goa holiday cottage: Chorao Island

Summary of GOLDFINCH COTTAGE 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8

Description Cottage, 240 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 5 Bathrooms
Facilities resort, village, pool, daily maid service, garden, terrace
Rates per property (GBP)
£100 - £170/night 
£680 - £1,170/week 
Subhash Coutinho
+91 (0)222-6590323
+91 (0)982-0155499
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Goa holiday cottage 4 bedroom cottage & 1 bedroom garden villa - self catering ideal for families

Goldfinch Cottage and Sandpiper Garden Villa are fascinating homes, surrounded by neat, well maintained landscaping. These spacious properties are furnished to a high standard throughout. The terraces and balconies offers breathtaking views of the vast landscapes and the breezy paddy fields. They are distant homes, far from it all and allows one to choose ones' own pleasures and space. Once you enter the complex you experience it to be a quiet paradise where tranquility reigns. It is a perfect place to do everything... do nothing ... do anything you like.... and allow your whim to take precedence over everything else and when desire dictates, you may get out of the island by a short ferry crossing and visit the popular beaches and tourist areas and return home to serenity.

Details for GOLDFINCH COTTAGE 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 5 Bathrooms

Goldfinch is a 4 bedroom cottage. The ground floor consists of the living room which opens into a covered terrace. The dining area is closer to a large kitchen equipped with refrigerator, 4 burner cooking hob, micro oven, toaster, kettle, all cooking utensils and crockery. Adjacent to the living room is the air-conditioned en-suite bedroom having double bed with elegant wrought iron furniture, opening into a large, extravagant terrace. An additional bathroom with a bath and an enclosed utility room are on either side of the stairway that leads to the upper level. The stairway opens into a large family room with TV and comfortable seating providing a frontal view of the complex from the open terrace attached to it. On this floor, there are three air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms with double beds, two of which have large balconies and the third leads out into an open terrace all offering magnificent, serene views of the country side. The bathrooms have a screened shower cabin.
Goa cottage rental - Goldfinch Cottage

Goldfinch Cottage

Goa cottage rental - Living & Dining area

Living & Dining area

Goa cottage rental - 1st floor Balcony

1st floor Balcony

Goa cottage rental - En-suite Bedroom

En-suite Bedroom

Goa cottage rental - Outdoor dining

Outdoor dining

Goa cottage rental - Restaurant

Restaurant

Goa cottage rental - Shared Pool

Shared Pool

Goa cottage rental - Way to Restaurant building

Way to Restaurant building

Goa cottage rental - Sandpiper Villa

Sandpiper Villa

Goa cottage rental - Sandpiper - Verandah

Sandpiper - Verandah

Goa cottage rental - Sandpiper - Ensuite Bedroom

Sandpiper - Ensuite Bedroom

Goa cottage rental - Sandpiper - Kitchen

Sandpiper - Kitchen

Location: Goa in Indian Subcontinent & Indian Ocean

Nearest Airport: Dabolim Airport at 35 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Pomburfa at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Karmali at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 20.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
This property is located on the sun kissed and picturesque island of Chorao in North Goa 35 kms from the airport, 10kms from Panjim and 20kms from the popular beaches and tourist locations of North Goa. The island is about 25 kms in size and consists of 30 quaint villages having a population of about 20000 people. The island is easily accessible by short ferry crossings carrying passengers and vehicles at two points on the island. It is also connected to the mainland on the Northern side by a small bridge over a rivulet. Chorao Island is a verdant paradise for nature lovers, painters and writers where one can soak in the true tradition of Goan village life and experience the sould of Goa and soothing sounds of nature. The sun kissed and picturesque island of Chorao is encircled by rivers and has abundant mangroves along the banks. It is home to the famous Dr. Salim Ali's bird sanctuary and has unique nature trails and wetland ponds featuring an array of bird life.

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Goa

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Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Goa

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend
Night
Minimum Stay
High Season 01 October 2009 - 31 March 2010 £1,170 £170 £170 1 Night
Low Season 01 April 2010 - 30 September 2010 £680 £100 £100 1 Night
High Season 01 October 2010 - 31 March 2011 £1,170 £170 £170 1 Night

Additional information about rental rates

  • No Xmas or New Year surcharge.
    Rates inclusive of all taxes
  • We accept payments by bank transfer, cheque, cash, traveller's cheque. No credit cards accepted.
  • Compimentary welcome pack provided on arrival

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Goa

Property Type:
  • cottage (terraced)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 240 m²

Location Type:
  • resort
  • village

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • ceiling fans
  • mosquito magnet
  • shampoo
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • linen provided
  • daily maid service
  • towels provided
  • safe
  • staff

Kitchen:
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • 4 ring stove
  • fridge
  • microwave

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 5 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • The bathrooms have modern amenities, a shower area, a water heater, a large counter sink and an English commode.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double Bed
  • All the bedrooms are air conditioned and has ensuite bathroom. The bedrooms consist of a double bed, a wardrobe, beautiful wall paintings and are attached with a balcony or terrace with cane chairs and arm chairs to relax and take in the magnificent views and lush greenery that surrounds the cottage.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • gated community
  • porch
  • veranda
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • 8 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • communal pool

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • long term rentals available

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper

Onsite Equipment:
  • car optional
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • groceries
  • laundrette - serviced
  • rain forests

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • bay fishing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives

Nearby Services:
  • medical services

Notes: The complex has a shared swimming pool about 60ft x 15ft and pool area for children about 20ft x 8ft. The complex has a restaurant. The properties have large balconies and veranda with Goan and modern seating and ample space for alfresco dining. The complex has ample open spaces and has lush greenery and a gracious plantation style landscaping. Once you enter the complex you experience it to be a quiet paradise where tranquility reigns. It is a haven for those who love nature and would like to go on nature trails and bird watching. The river is just 1km away and the island has many backwaters. The island is ideal for cycling. Further details for this holiday villa rental in West India, India Sandpiper is a one bedroom garden villa. The villa has one air-conditioned en-suite bedroom having

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Goa

Goldfinch Cottage: Goldfinch is a 4 bedroom cottage. The ground floor consists of the living room which opens into a covered terrace. The dining area is closer to a large kitchen equipped with refrigerator, 4 burner cooking hob, micro oven, toaster, kettle, all cooking utensils and crockery. Adjacent to the living room is the air-conditioned en-suite bedroom having double bed with elegant wrought iron furniture, opening into a large, extravagant terrace. An additional bathroom with a bath and an enclosed utility room are on either side of the stairway that leads to the upper level. The stairway opens into a large family room with TV and comfortable seating providing a frontal view of the complex from the open terrace attached to it. On this floor, there are three air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms with double beds, two of which have large balconies and the third leads out into an open terrace all offering magnificent, serene views of the country side. The bathrooms have a screened shower cabin.

Sandpiper Garden Villa: Sandpiper is a one bedroom garden villa. The villa has one air-conditioned en-suite bedroom having double bed, living and a kitchenette with refrigerator, cooking gas, micro, toaster, kettle and cooking utensils and crockery. It is the most private villa in the complex, hidden away by very generous and lush gardens offering absolute quietness and seclusion. It boasts of true outdoor living space. The covered veranda is large with Goan and modern seating and ample space for dining and living. The brilliant exposure to the lush greenery overwhelms you with its pristine natural surroundings. The en-suite bathroom has a separate screened shower cubicle. All doors and windows are screened off to protect from mosquitoes. One can enjoy the beautiful landscaping from the bedroom as well as the living. The villa boasts an idyllic setting that feels secluded without being remote. One can spend hours just relaxing or reading in the veranda.

Chorao Island: Chorao island has small shops selling daily esentials etc. and many local taverns. Besides the restaurant in the complex the island has a local Goan food open style restaurant. The island has banks, schools, junior colleges, a post office, Government health clinic (open during the day) a police outpost and many bakeries. There are two sluice dams and some prawn farms and if one is cooking, arrangements can be made for the supply of fresh prawns and fish. There is the famous Dr. Salim Ali's Bird Sanctuary and there are guides and boats to take you on an early morning bird watching tour. The island has the remains of a Jesuit Seminary of the 15th century. There is a statue of Christ the King on the highest point on the island which gives you a birds eye view of the surroundings. There three major churches and temples. Every village has its own chapel and a small temple. One can explore the island by going for long walks or by cycling and the village folks are very friendly.

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Telephone: +91 (0)222 6590323 (call between 10 am to 5 pm India time (GMT + 5.5 h)

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