Treetops Villa

Rooms

The 3 bedrooms – Koi, Coral, and Sunflower – are of an equal size; that size being absolutely gargantuan. Even their ensuite bathrooms are bigger than most hotel rooms. They are decorated in vibrant colours, with lamps sourced in Pondicherry. Paintings of local birdlife by acclaimed local artist Carl D’Silva add some character to the walls, whilst jaunty cushions and personal knick-knacks make it feel like a home.

On the ground floor, the Koi Suite, named after its private sit out next to a bubbling koi pond, is totally relaxing, and very in-keeping with the villa’s Balinese influences. Upstairs, the Sunflower Suite has separate twin beds (ideal for kids sharing, though they can be joined to make a palatial 8.5-foot bed if you prefer). The Coral Suite has a gorgeous four-poster bed, whimsically romantic, with cascading white drapes. Ensuite bathrooms have fabulous rain showers with warm water from solar panels on the roof.

Downstairs is an open-plan flow of light-filled living areas: a bright coral lounge of wicker sofas; indoor and outdoor dining tables, then terraces surrounding the infinity pool.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Safe box
• Tumble dryer
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

Much of the fruit and vegetable produce comes from their organic garden, so menus are full of seasonal options. The owners provides a trained chef free of charge. You need to pay only for the ingredients; you can go shopping for them yourself, or the chef can do it for you on your instructions. It’s home-style cooking, made to your tastes, and the chef knows a variety of cuisines, so it’s best to discuss with him what you would like. It helps to order meals a few hours earlier, but lots of options are available, from larger, elaborate meals to simpler sandwich-style lunches. Maybe start your day with healthy fruit platters and moreish homemade granola, and eggs to order. Or, if you’d like to try something a little different, an Indian breakfast of masala dosa and idli.

For a change of scene, try A Reverie, Cafe Chocolatti, and Pousada by the Beach, all minutes away in Calangute.

Features include:

• Barbecue
• Coffee maker
• Dinner by arrangement
• Food blender
• Fridge
• Full kitchen
• Hob or stove
• In-house cook
• Lunch by arrangement
• Microwave
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Relax. Swim in the infinity pool, then sunbathe, then cool off in the lounging pool with its sunken benches. Sit and read in the unique bibliochaise (a chair built into a bookcase!). Practice your sun salutations in the gardens (yoga mats are provided). Book an in-villa massage with a local therapist
  
• Two of Goa's most popular beaches (Calangute and Candolim) are a short drive away, with golden sands, shack restaurants and bars, and watersports
  
• You needn't travel further than your own sun terrace to spot Goa's colourful birdlife - we saw black hooded oriole and a white throated kingfisher (there are binoculars and birding books in the villa). Ardent twitchers can also visit Salim Ali's Bird Sanctuary, one of India's finest, with woodpeckers and purple herons
  
• Half an hour away, Panjim’s Latin Quarter, Fontainhas, is a quaint and colourful reminder of the city’s colonial past. Or visit Old Goa, where towering churches give a sense of Velha Goa's heritage significance as the seat of Christianity in Asia
  
• Vagator and Morjim beaches are under an hour's drive
  
• Calangute is fun for a night out, with bars and nightclubs

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Historical sites
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Swimming
• Traditional cultures
• Walking
• Well being
• Wildlife

Kids

Families are warmly welcomed, and so long as you are not expecting lots of activites or gadgets for kids, we think this makes a great family stay. Ample grounds and a lovely pool give plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Feed the koi fish, swim in the pool, get sandy on the beach, or explore Calangute on foot; high-speed internet will keep teenagers happy.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

There are 2 kingsize bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom, which are all of equal size, and each has a separate dressing room, space for an extra bed or baby cot. For older children the jolly Sunflower Suite (twin beds) is the best option, for parents with a baby or toddler we suggest the ground floor Koi Suite is best

Distances:

• Airport: 45 minutes' drive (Goa)
• Shops and restaurants: 5 mins' drive (Calangute)
• Hospital: 5 mins' drive (Calangute)

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Treetops Villa is set on a hilltop just outside Calangute (one of North Goa's most popular towns) and 5km from Candolim beach in the Bardez province of Goa.

By Air
Dabolim International 38km/a 45-minute drive) is the closest airport. Arrival transfers from here are complimentary, and you can book return transfers with Hans.

By Train:
If you're already in India, you can reach Goa by train. See Konkan Railway if you're coming from Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Mysore, Pune or Hyderabad. If you're coming from the south of India or Kerala, visit Indian Rail for timetables and fares.

Getting Around
The villa can arrange cars with drivers for local excursions and day trips.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.

More on getting to Goa and getting around