Godfreys Indian Retreat

GET away from it all at This Portuguese-style resort, set in coconut, banana and cashewnut plantations. Rustic stone cottages blend with the natural surroundings: the fragrance of lemongrass is always in the air, and the cool green of the Sahyadri ranges will clam any ruffled spirit. If you’re looking to spice up your stay, the treetop hut is the more romantic accommodation option: fall asleep under the stars, to the rustle of the leaves. Spend an evening relaxing at the bar, with its soils antique tables and thatched roof. Follow with a swim in the pool and some delicious seafood thereafter. There’s a lot to do around here-pick a forest trail and go birdwatching or wildlife spotting, or explore the spice gardens nearby. Happily, the retreat if ‘for grown-ups only’.

Tariff Range

Rs. 1, 800 per person from April

Godfrey's Indian Retreat
Sal, assapora, Bardez,
Goa
(0832) 238 9231; 094230 55671 http://www.goaecoretreat.com

Co-ordinates: 15.723526, 73.970947 Nearby Places: Panaji,Mapuca