Vivenda dos Palhacos

Hotel · Majorda

Vivenda dos Palhacos

Hotel · Majorda

Costa Vaddo Road, Majorda, Goa 403713, India

Highlights

Unique rooms in colonial mansion with courtyard pool, garden

Costa Vaddo Road, Majorda, Goa 403713, India Get directions

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Vivenda Dos Palhacos, Majorda, Goa, India - Explore & Book

"Tucked down a coconut-fringed cul-de-sac in the gently-paced village of Majorda is this lovingly-restored Hindu house, fronted by a beautifully-proportioned Portugese manor. It's the creation (and home) of brother-and-sister team Simon and Charlotte Hayward, who are the fourth generation in their family to be brought up in India. Spread over the main buildings are 6 double bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, plus a self-contained cottage and a tented room in the grounds. All are full of dappled charm, cross-cultural history and convivial peace. There's a graceful 12m Grecian pool with wooden sunloungers, and a long talcum-powder beach 10 minutes' walk away (or a short ride in the house's jeep). It's the perfect place to escape the hordes of tourists who throng to Goa, experience village life, enjoy lively conversations round the huge banqueting tables, and make friends with other guests, your solicitous hosts and their cultured Indian circle. Highs Guests enjoy sociable breakfasts in the dappled sunshine around the 22-seater outdoor table; dinners take place by candlelight under vaulting rafters The convivial tales of India and other travels from your charming hosts and their friends/guests make for fascinating evenings There are authentic Goan fittings and carefully-chosen, artful decorations You have an idyllic beach nearby - and a pool on site in case you don't have the energy to stir yourself; both perfect for families This is a real retreat from Goa's tourist hordes, and creates the feeling of being a guest in someone's home Lows Getting to the beach requires a little effort and, once there, you’ll be importuned by enthusiastic hawkers and beach shack owners The surrounding village means it's not as quiet as other places: cocks crow, dogs bark, bells ring and the neighbours have been known to party quite loudly Being enclosed by jungle, there are no far-reaching views" - Cathy Teesdale

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revitalise

Google

Located in the peaceful village of Majorda, this property emphatically reflects its colonial heritage. The rooms in the Portuguese era portion of the house take one back to the days of the Raj. Our bedroom was excellent and had a terrace facing the front garden, a very comfortable bed and a sizeable bathroom (with period tub). Breakfast is served around a large communal table and offers Indian and Western options. There is also a good dinner menu. The garden has a pool and is an agreeable spot for relaxing. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. A word of caution: this property is not ideal for those visitors who dislike dogs!

cleevehouse

Google

We stayed here 10 years ago and were delighted to go back. A super friendly hotel, management, staff and guests. Lovely to sit round the big table for meals. Excellent food. Good breakfast. The rooms are all different and quirky. The staff very efficient and helpful. Lots of advice and help organising things to do and see. Beautiful beach to walk to, a lift if feeling lazy in the heat. Would love to go back for a third time!

Nicola Robilliard

Google

Back after 14 years staying in this beautiful old Portuguese House. Each room is unique & different, all gorgeous. I like Madras with its open air bathroom, I enjoy looking up at the palm trees in the shower, this morning I had chipmunks scampering in the frangipani tree above. The pool is divine, the food delicious & the service & kindness of the staff is fabulous. Being here alone I have been treated with such kindness my heart is bursting. Thank you all so much for another special stay🙏🏼

968piersb

Google

What a wonderful gem this is - a refurbished colonial Portuguese private house, bought to life by brother and sister team Simon and Charlotte Hayward with real love and attention to detail at every corner. The Hayward storytelling is all around you - and you are made to feel like family from the moment you arrive. |The rooms are all unique and have lovely a/c - we stayed in Konnegar which had a huge double bed and cast iron bathtub - and the staff are always attentive but never invasive. The kitchen doubles up as reception and wonderfully social bar in the evening under a vast cooling fan. The house dogs are great characters and generally in the way wherever you go!|The food is delicious - we ate out most of the time but they always check with you at breakfast - and then the team send you off to visit their favourite eateries within a short distance, usually great value beach restaurants.|They sent a car to collect us from the airport which was a nice touch, only 45 mins away. We then hired a scooter nearby for the week, very cheap at £5 a day, and did our discovering on that, usually combined with relaxation around the pool later in the day. They also had push bikes and even a private tuktuk!|South Goa wasn't very busy, as the season was coming to an end, but it was still 35 degrees every afternoon and not a cloud in the sky. Sometimes it's nicer to be a little back from the beach (5 mins on bike/max 15 minute walk), and Majorda is not particularly busy.|The whole experience is delightful - we were beautifully looked after like old friends. Great value too.

Josh Camp

Google

We planned to stay with Simon and his excellent team for one night while passing through on the Rickshaw run however, it was such a fantastic place we stayed an extra night, the pool, bar, kitchen are all first class. Portuguese villa is exquisite and will definitely come back - well done you guys!

Lin116

Google

We spent two lovely nights here and wish we had booked a third. Hosts and fellow guests made us feel extremely welcomed and provided lots of travel tips as well as good company. We had one evening meal that was well prepared, but note the menu is more British than Indian . Pool, room and common areas are spacious and inviting.

Prakash Narayanan

Google

This is one of the best places for a nice relaxing holiday. The food and hospitality is really one of a kind. Property is well maintained and curated to host a limited number of guests at a time. Family friendly and they have ets who are friendly too

Pratim Mukerjea (Pete)

Google

Simon, just wanted to say a big Thank you to Priti, you and the rest of the crew at the gorgeous Vivenda dos Palhacos. All the 7 of us who spent 2 nights at Vivenda had a fabulous stay and were made to feel completely at home and very comfy indeed. The rooms are decorated beautifully, the food at dinner and the bbq offering by the poolside at lunch was fab too. Loved it throughout and long overdue. 💕💕