A secluded and luxurious property in the middle of hectic Candolim, Aashyana has one glorious central house, another standalone villa perfect for families and groups of friends, and a handful of smaller rooms ideal for couples or solo travellers. All this along with private beachfront and pool access.

In the days when Goa was a sleepier place, the luxury tourism market was dominated by the likes of the Taj and the Leela, and boutique accommodation was virtually non-existent. Aashyana Lakhanpal (to give it its full name) changed this, pioneering the concept of private luxury villas, effortlessly pairing all that a five star can offer with unmatched levels of privacy and an excellent, personalised service that sees guests return year after year.

The centre-piece of Aashyana is the sprawling two-level five-bedroom main house, which comes with a beautiful private pool, and huge garden that winds its way to the beach, as well as a personal chef and an incredible inside-outside architecture that provides ample space to hang out, sleep, eat, read and all round relax.

Beyond the main villa there are three two-bedroom cottages (with kitchens) called Casinhas, away from the house at the rear entrance to the property, as well as a standalone three-bedroom villa with pool, Villa Venus, which is a two minute walk away.

All this, right in the middle of Candolim. Not that you’d know it. The tranquility of the setting, both inside the property and just outside in the village, is a constant delight and surprise, proving that Candolim can still be a first rate destination for the discerning Goa traveller.