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Kerkar Retreat, Calangute, Goa |
| Most tourists come to this stretch of Goa's coast to
sunbathe and party with little regard for the local culture. Kerkar Retreat,
however, offers an alternative. The owner of the guesthouse, Dr Subodh
Kerkar, a medical doctor turned contemporary artist and sculptor, is
committed to preserving Indo-Portuguese architecture and helping sustain the
uniqueness of Goa.
Simple bedrooms filled with paintings, objets d'art, curios and hand painted ceramic tiles, make you feel as if you are in your own private museum. There's an art gallery next door, which exhibits paintings of contemporary Indian artists and if you feel inspired there's also a studio where you can create your own masterpiece. |
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There are six simple but spacious rooms, each with their own
private balcony as well as en-suite bathroom and modern conveniences. All
have double beds, a comfortable sitting area and writing facilities.
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rooms are alike. Some have balconies, there are two with baths, two have air
conditioning and the others have ceiling fans. If an extra bed is required a
mattress is put on the floor. Each room is designed by Dr Kerkar and abounds
with hand picked works of art, curios and tiles. And if you stay for more
than a couple of days, you may find that the pictures in your room have been
changed!
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A small kitchen is available for preparing your own meals, but for those who don't want to cook, the staff make an excellent Goan curry with freshly caught fish and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby. Just a few minutes walk from Goa’s famous Calangute beach, Kerkar Retreat is a must for budget-minded travellers looking to combine sun, sand and a dose of culture. |
| The Guest House offers a homely atmosphere in its large sized bedrooms, spacious bathrooms with modern facilities, in the midst of its exquisite interior décor with original paintings, sculptures and other curios. The Library has a wide selection of Books on Art, Culture, Indian Philosophy and selected books of some Indian authors. |  |
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Those who have an inclination
for painting or clay sculpture can make use of the facilities including a
ceramic studio in the premises. Kerkar Retreat offers an opportunity for
literally an 'arty' holiday in picturesque Goa.
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| Tariff 1st June till 31st October Rs. 1,000 / Double 1st November till 20th December Rs. 1,500 / Double 21st December till 5th January Rs. 3,500 / Double 6th January till 28th February Rs. 1,500 / Double 1st March till 31st May Rs. 1,000 / Double Extra mattress in a room will cost Rs. 300/- per night. Breakfast is not included in the tariff. Kerkar Retreat however, has a very elegant Cafeteria along with a Saladbar which serves breakfast at reasonable rates. "Waves" an elegantly decorated restaurant in our garden serves Continental dishes. |  |
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