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Pool and complex

The property is only 3 years old, along with the complex is beautifully maintained, and offers superb relaxation and privacy. The pool is heated, clean, large and first class! The property is 1 minute away from the pool and only a 5 minute walk to the beach! Also the flat is situated only 1 minute away from the complex shop and restaurant, and only 3 minutes from the nearest external restaurant! All of which, are quite superb and I can thoroughly and personally recommend! The sea is beautiful (and warm), the beach is clean! Towards the right of the beach entrance point there is an arrangement of enticing beach bars/restaurants, (Johncis, being my personal favourite) but there are plenty others deserving recommendation.

Living room

Double bedroom with twin beds

 

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Notes on prices
There is a minimum 7 day booking period, (though allowances will be made for arrival/departure times within the 7 day period). For two weeks stay we will discount £20 from the overall bill, per fortnight. For 4 weeks or more, discount will be £50. Per whole month plus fortnightly discount for part months. If the intended stay is for 3 months or more then the overall pricing is negotiable.
Bookings to be made by cheque in UK sterling, minimum 3 months in advance, to attract the above discounts.

Changeover day
Changeover day's/times flexible. Early and late arrival times generally OK.
Due to normal fight timings it is unlikely that you will be arriving/ departing during the midnight/ early hours, but this can be discussed.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Generally a very safe and secure enviroment, so Ideal for children who will love the close proximity to the beach and pool! You may wish to utilize the sofa bed for their sleeping accommodation! We regret that cots are not provided.
No heating provided or considered necessary!
As far as air conditioning is concerned, we do not consider it necessary in this particular flat, and as such has not been installed.

Lotus Suites is quite an open complex and also being close to the sea, there seems to be constant soft breeze. By utilizing the room fans and opening windows where appropriate it is easy to maintain the rooms temperature to an appropriately cool level.

From our experience with other flats, the consistent use of AC can easily double electricity usage and costs which we would then have to charge separately for, as well as taking into consideration modern 'carbon footprint' responsibilities.

As it is, the cost of electricity, gas and water are included.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Accessibility
There are a very small number of steps to climb upon entering the property. Apart from that, being a ground floor flat, ideal for the elderly, or for those with minor mobility issues. There are 3-4 steps to climb onto the slightly raised pool area and a similar number to the reception area.
A consistent taxi service is available from reception or alternatively taxis congregate at a point where the beach road ends, perhaps a 300 yards walk from the complex (slightly more economical).

Outside
No specific garden area but there is an attractive patio area. The pool area itself is attractively landscaped with secluded areas. The pool is large, heated, and with a seperate children's pool. Use is restricted to owners and guests.

Regarding shops and shopping, the reception stocks a limited amount of provisions. Better to take a taxi to the village centre where most needs will be catered for. The taxi drivers are invariably prepared to act as 'guides'. There is a slightly higher concentration of shops in the larger adjacent village of Colva, only 5-10 minutes by taxi, here you will find not only grocery shops, but ice cream parlours, barbers, tailors, beautifully stocked fresh fruit and veg stalls, furniture shops, boutiques.
There are beautiful indoor and outdoor restaurants at the complex, a large first class restaurant opposite and a magical array of beach restaurants. Our favourites are Leonoras and Johnci's where the service, taste and value for money are qute excellent!

Coast/Beach
The beach is golden, sandy, clean, rarely over-crowded, and is a 5-10 minute walk from the complex. There is a very slight gradient across the sand-dune. There are several attractive beach restaurants nearby.
The Arabian sea is warm and clean. Fair to say appreciably warmer than the Med! The waves can be fairly strong but without dangerous currents in this area. If you are feeling fit, then a rewarding activity is to walk along the beach to the adjacent Colva beach, (approx 1 hour).

Travel
The nearby airport is at Dabolim, approx 25 mins away from Benaulim. Taxis of all sizes are always available from this airport to Benaulim resort. Car hire not essential and not particularly recommended as a cost saving exercise as taxis are relatively cheap!
Fair to say that there is not a massive car hire culture within Goa, however you should have no difficulty in finding a car hire firm in the larger villages and towns. Vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road, same as UK!

Distances
Benaulim village centre, the Maria Hall area, is approx 15 minute walk, 5 minutes by taxi. Colva village is 4 miles away, a 10 minute taxi ride.
Margoa, the largest town in South Goa is 5-6 miles and less than 15 mins by taxi.
Panaji, (Panjim) is the capital in Goa and 45 minutes away by taxi. A reliable public bus service runs from Colva to Margoa, (passing through Benaulim) and Margoa to Panjim.

Old Goa, the original capital and cathedral town is 45 mins by taxi.

Further details
Local "corner shops" and bank are in the Maria Hall area of Benaulim. Shops, bank's, cash machines, money exchange bureau's are plentiful in nearby Colva. Traditional tailor's, travel agencies, hairdressers etc also in Colva.
Street stalls selling fruit/veg and fish, within a short taxi journey away.
Craft stall's, clothes shops, ice cream parlours, again within a very short taxi-ride.
Everything else can be purchased from Margoa!
In Colva, there are outlet's providing expertise on aromatherapy, accupuncture, massages etc.
Medical facilities, medical store, doctors, are close-by. Main hospital in Margoa.
A concentration of beach restaurants and bars are within a 5 to 10 minute walk, and at Colva. Both villages host a many and varied selection of bars and restaurants.
Restaurant types are vegetarian/ non-veg. Cooking styles have Traditional Goan, Portugese, Punjabi, Hindu, south Indian influences. Goan dishes include fish and prawn curries. Most restaurants have excellent chinese dishes on the menu. The quality of beef and beef steaks is high.
Fresh lime soda's are a favourite soft drink. bottled coke, sprite, mineral water, are ever available.
Cold bee available everywhere! "Kingfisher" being the most common. Traditional "Fenney" and "Urak" are the local spirit. Chilled port wine can be very refreshing.
Water activities such as dolphin cruises, para-gliding, fishing trips, jet-ski hire are emerging, and provided for at both Benaulim and Colva.
It can be said that South Goa offers more unspoilt beauty than the more heavilly commercialised North, (most of the very top hotels are in the South) However if you fancy a days excursion, then the Northern beaches of Baga, Don Paulo's, Calangute and Vagatore, will be reached within an hour in the taxi, crossing the impressive Zuare and Mandovi rivers along the way. Nature/wildlife reserves including elephants, birds, tigers, etc, have emerged.
Local trades include Rice and Sugar production, even salt extraction.

Booking notes
Upon booking we will require a £100 deposit in the form of a cheque drawn on a UK bank and payable to "Mrs M R Griffiths".

If full payment for the balance is then received within 3 months of the booked period, then the discounts detailed in the pricing section will be granted. Again, the balance will be payable by cheque, drawn on UK bank, and payable in sterling to "Mrs M R Griffiths".

If you prefer, then all payments can be made by direct bank transfer, payable in sterling.

Guest comments
Only previously and informally let to friends and familly, who generally have appreciated this first class accomodation within a first class area. Guests also appreciate the tranquility of this particular spot with the option of being able to take a 5 minute taxi to Colva whenever more "hustle and bustle" is required!

House swap
Not considered

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