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A
beautifully
curated
Portuguese
villa
restored
by
Mr.
Reuben
and
his
wife
Celia
to
give
a
glimpse
of
the
heritage
of
the
place
and
village.
The
villa
is
located
in
South
Goa
village
of
Quepem
and
easily
available
on
maps.
a
lovely
drive
through
the
quaint
small
towns
of
south
goa.
The
couple
have
painstakingly
taken
all
efforts
to
restore
the
history
of
the
house.
Mr.
Reuben
gives
you
a
tour
of
the
house
explaining
its
history
followed
by
a
sit
down
lunch
at
this
lovely
open
area
in
the
garden.
Lunch
is
fresh
local
goan
Portuguese
food.
It
is
almost
a
seven
course
delicious
homecooked
lunch
and
thoroughly
enjoyable
more
because
of
the
setting
around.
If
you
wish
for
a
bit
of
a
different
experience
in
Goa
and
enjoy
simple
things
with
an
interest
in
history,
then
this
place
can
make
it
to
the
list.
A
different
way
of
spending
an
afternoon.
Please
note
1.
Book
in
advance.
This
is
not
a
restaurant
but
a
house
and
they
entertain
limited
guests,
so
schedule
the
visit
as
it
makes
it
easier
for
the
owners
as
well.
2.
Maintain
sanctity
of
the
place.
since
the
owners
live
there
going
around
here
and
there
without
permission
clicking
pictures
is
almost
like
an
invasion
of
privacy.
be
a
bit
mindful
and
always
ask
as
to
the
places
and
items
of
which
photos
can
be
taken.
3.
If
you
wish
to
do
random
touristy
things
then
this
is
not
the
place.
This
place
is
worth
a
visit
for
the
experience
it
offers
and
a
glimpse
into
the
old
Portuguese
life.
Want
a
different
experience,
visit
here.
4.
They
also
give
a
tour
of
the
house
without
lunch.
Check
the
options
and
rates.
