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This hotel is situated between Anjuna, which hosts a highly popular flea market on Wednesdays, and Mapusa, location of the Friday bazaar and Saturday market. Travelling from the Dabolim International Airport takes about an hour and the Konkan Railway Station at Tivim-Sirsaim is about 20 minutes away.This family-run hotel is located amidst the peace, tranquillity and simplicity of the emerald valley of Assagao in North Goa. The heritage property nestles in the cool shade of mature mango trees and swaying coconut palms, in a naturally terraced landscape. It is a perfect place for guests to unwind in nature, to the song of exotic birds in the lush valley. The hotel features a lobby and restaurant, and room service is also available. For guests wishing to bring their vehicles, there is a car park on site.The main section of this hotel is a 200-year-old Portuguese colonial mansion. The modern extension features a tiled roof, typical of the traditional Goan building style. The 20 well-appointed rooms are comfortable and come with a balcony and fridge as standard. Room service and prompt laundry services are also available to guests.There are yoga lessons available in the hotel.There is a pub and restaurant on site specialising in multiple cuisines, with a special emphasis on typical Goan food cooked in the traditional way, using spices from the hotel garden. Goan dishes on the menu include Chicken Cafreal, Goan Fish-Curry-Rice, Samarem, Fish Recheada, Sorpotel, Goan pork sausages, Ham, San'nas and Ale-bele. The kitchen will be happy to cater to guests' specific tastes and wishes.