Take a break from busyness at Nature's Hideaway in South Goa

Franky Gracias

PRESS PAUSE

If you find yourself overwhelmed or craving a break from the chaos of life, take a moment to enter a state of tranquility and indulge in the serenity of Durga, Chinchinim, in South Goa.

Goa|Durga lake|Wetland|Nature's Hideaway | Photo: Franky Gracias

DESERVING RETREAT

During your visit, make sure to explore Nature's Hideaway, a cozy little nest and intimate retreat located next to the biodiverse Durga wetland.

Goa|Durga lake|Wetland|Nature's Hideaway | Photo: Franky Gracias

ABODE OF ABUNDANCE

From Nature's Hideaway, one can get an immersive view of the biodiverse Durga wetland, a place known for its abundant bird life.

Goa|Durga lake|Wetland|Nature's Hideaway | Photo: Franky Gracias

ALL-NATURAL

The biggest eco-cottage at Nature's Hideaway is constructed using natural and recyclable materials, accounting for 95 per cent of its overall composition.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway | Photo: Franky Gracias

RELAX & REFLECT

The eco-cottage features a comfortable sitout area on the first floor, providing guests with a cozy space to relax and appreciate the surrounding views.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Unwind | Photo: Messon Gomes

SPACIOUS LIVING

The cottage comprises two spacious bedrooms and a kitchen equipped with essential amenities on the ground floor.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Spacious | Photo: Franky Gracias

TREASURE FROM TRASH

Discarded as scrap, these pillars from old Goan homes add value to the surroundings. Most of the materials for setting up Nature's Hideaway was sourced from temples, churches, schools, old houses and scrap yards.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Natural materials | Photo: Franky Gracias

COOL IT

If you want it to be just between you and the pool, then this could be the most deserving place.

Goa|Nature's Hideaway|Swimming pool|Refresh | Photo: Messon Gomes

FEEL FRESHNESS

If you're not a fan of swimming in the pool, you have the option to relax at one of the seating areas on the property and enjoy the refreshing breeze on your face.

Goa|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Sitout area | Photo: Franky Gracias

CREATIVE CORNER

Or you can simply stroll to a corner and immerse yourself in this artistic space.

Goa|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Creative corner | Photo: Franky Gracias

ON A HIGH

This cozy cottage on stilts offers one a view of the vast expanse of the greenery which one can see here for 365 days in a year.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Cottage on stilts | Photo: Franky Gracias

WINDOW VIEW

Once you step into this cottage, you will quickly realise what you would have missed if you had not climbed the flight of stairs to reach the top.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway|Green expanse | Photo: Franky Gracias

HAPPINESS IS HERE

Housed in a modest area of 650 sq m, this place has carved a niche for itself in the last eight years by seamlessly blending with its natural surroundings.

Goa|Durga lake|Eco-cottage|Nature's Hideaway | Photo: Franky Gracias

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