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 Candolim is a
must destination for visitors to Goa.
And Candolim
has an intriguing secret. You will find it tucked away at the end of a
quiet lane, off the bustling main road to Calangute. This secret nestles
on the prettiest stretch of Candolim beach, in a lush tropical garden
exuding tranquillity. It is Aashyana, the
‘nest’.
At Aashyana
you will discover a rare combination: attention to every detail of
luxurious living in an ambience offering the best in contemporary Indian
design while abounding in opportunities to explore your more
contemplative, spiritual essence.
You may choose
to be pampered at Aashyana Lakhanpal, our resplendent,
fully-staffed, five-bedroom villa or at one or more of our three
Casinhas, if these elegant two-bedroom cottages are
better suited to your plans. Whichever you choose, our superb swimming
pool awaits you in a breathtaking garden. A few paces will lead you to a
private gate and 7 kilometres of Candolim beach.
Art lovers
will be enchanted by the owner’s important private collection of modern
Indian art; some works are from the many artists’ camps held in the
past; they are now judiciously displayed in the Aashyana
villa and the casinhas.
Delicadeza,
a charming Portuguese term, describes a specific sense of style,
courtesy and gracious living. Goa’s ancient Hindu families and the
Portuguese aspired to delicadeza in their relationships. We are
convinced that your stay at Aashyana will be permeated
with this sense of delicadeza.
VILLA AASHYANA LAKHANPAL :
A sweeping drive leads you
to the entrance of Aashyana Lakhanpal, our principal
villa, a stunning two-storey, five-bedroom home.
The spacious
verandah spans the entire ground floor, with built-in seating areas in
the traditional Goan-Portuguese style. Inside, the contemporary décor
offsets select pieces of furniture from the owner’s collection.
Materials used in the architect-designed rooms include honey-coloured
Rajasthani stone, charcoal grey granite and subtle mosaics.
Both in the
interior and in the external spaces, the essence of Aashyana
Lakhanpal is conveyed through an emphasis on tranquillity,
prompting guests to comment on the spiritual atmosphere.
To make your
stay at Aashyana totally relaxing, you will be attended
upon unobtrusively by our resident staff: housekeeper, cook, room boys
and girls. Gardeners and pool cleaners ensure the pristine condition of
the grounds and outdoor facilities.
A traditional
verandah dining area is complemented by a garden dining facility for al
fresco lunches or candle-lit dinners under the stars. Complimentary
breakfast will be served on the verandah; you may also plan an exciting
seafood menu with our cook. The kitchen garden supplies organic herbs
and vegetables. Alternatively, you could choose to visit one of the many
beachfront restaurants of Candolim.
Aashyana Lakhanpal, our magnificent
villa, is ideal for families and groups of friends (up to five couples).
It has been specifically designed to promote togetherness while allowing
for privacy, peace and quietude.
Booked
together with the casinhas, Aashyana Lakhanpal
can accommodate 22 people. It is an ideal venue for corporate meetings
and entertaining.
Aashyana Lakhanpal is the owner’s second
home and available only for a limited number of weeks each year. (Early
booking is recommended).
AASHYANA CASINHAS :
The three Aashyana
Casinhas – Leo, Libra and Capricorn, clustered within the
grounds of the main villa – are reached through their independent,
wrought-iron gate leading to a delightful courtyard.
The
whitewashed casinhas are stylish and welcoming, using neutral
décor and local features like terracotta-tiled roofs, stone floors and
traditional built-in seating. This décor contrasts and highlights the
owner’s private art collection.
While each
casinha is unique in terms of layout, all three are identical in
following an exemplary standard of accommodation. The open-plan design
encompasses living, dining and kitchen areas equipped with a gas hob and
fridge-freezer. Each casinha has a patio and verandah enclosed
in a private courtyard.
Each
casinha has two bedrooms: a king-sized double bed in one room and
twin singles in the other. Each bedroom has its attached bathroom in an
enclosed courtyard garden open to the sky – where you may shower in
sunlight or under the stars. Indeed a bathroom to remember!
Split
air-conditioners in all bedrooms (designed
for reduced noise levels; external compressor units).
A short walk
along a garden path takes you to an area of Aashyana Lakhanpal
grounds with a 25 x 5 meters swimming pool. Here you have a shady
gazebo, poolside loungers, and a toilet/shower. A few more paces and you
are at the private gate opening directly onto 7 kilometres of Candolim
beach.
Casinha guests
have access only to the swimming pool, beach and the beach sit-out along
a marked pathway on the edge of Aashyana grounds.
The casinhas
are ideal for couples, small families or groups of friends. One or more
can be booked together to provide accommodation for up to 12. All three
casinhas booked along with the Aashyana Lakhanpal
villa can accommodate a maximum of 22 people. (Early bookings
recommended).
AASHYANA GROUNDS :
Winding pathways meander through the
spacious grounds and gardens (4 acres/ 16000 square meters) of the villa
and casinhas areas. Coconut groves and clusters of cashew trees
and bougainvillea take you to an extensive beach frontage, cultivated to
give an uncultivated, natural effect and conveying a unique sense of
spiritual communion with nature.
Aashyana respects
ecology. Rain water is harvested during the monsoons and bath water is
recycled into the garden.
The grounds
incorporate:
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Separate beachfront
sit-outs for villa and casinha guests; built-in seats finished in
pigmented cement; private entrance to Candolim beach. At sunrise and
sunset, this is the ideal location for meditation and contemplation.
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An outdoor dining area
for villa guests.
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Swimming pool,
poolside loungers and toilet/shower at the pool.
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Aashyana grounds are
for the exclusive use of the villa guests. However the casinha guests
have access to the swimming pool, beach and the beach sit-out along a
marked pathway on the edge of Aashyana grounds.
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A prayer and
meditation room on the grounds.
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Massage rooms (book
for appointment).
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