Where to stay
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You’ll be surprised how close you are to the action on Ashwem beach, yet how cut off you’ll feel from it. The property’s four beachside Portuguese bungalows, owned by fashion photographer Denzil Sequeira, seem to exist in a bubble of solitude, thanks to the creek that surrounds them. Make the 10-minute walk for a delicious French feast at La Plage, or pack it up to eat under the stars on the beach in front of the property. Either way, you’re guaranteed plenty of ‘us’ time without intrusion from Goa’s perennial party seekers. (www.aseascape.com) Doubles from 50,500 for a two-bedroom villa
ElsEwhErE Goa
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These high-end village homestays offer a seductive combination of absolute seclusion, spectacular scenery and five-star comfort. You’ll stay in charming village houses surrounded by flowerfilled meadows and sparkling streams. Each group of guests gets a village home entirely to themselves, so you and your partner can star-gaze from your rooftop gazebo, share a bottle of wine