Cottage Tales: Book These Lovely Wooden Cottages At These Gorgeous Locations In Maharashtra

Living in the concrete jungle, our hearts often crave stays that are hatke. And we want simplicity, rusticity and peace. Oddly enough, we feel a cottage stay gives us all that and more. Add a scenic location to the equation, and you have a dreamy getaway. There is something utterly romantic about cottages and we are bringing you a list of some of the most lovely cottage stays you can book in scenic locales of Maharashtra. Have a look!

1. Vinnca WoodVillas Beachfront Resort, Shrivardhan

Vinnca

It is surrounded by lush green trees, pristine shoreline and has wooden cottages that make your getaway perfect. The cottages are done up in a simplistic manner and have verandas that overlook the sea. #ViewGoals They are equipped with basic amenities and the staff ensures that you have a comfortable stay. There are Garden View Villas, Pool View Villas, and one Shree Villa. You can literally walk up to the Shrivardhan Beach that is a minute away. The beach is pristine and untouched, so you will be soaking in nature's best offering. With the Konkan range set as the backdrop, its beauty is simply amplified.

Where: Vinnca WoodVillas Beachfront Resort, Adjacent To Government Guest House, Prabhu Ali Rd, Bhairavnath Pakhadi, Shrivardhan, Maharashtra
Contact: info@vinncahotels.com or +91-7038044442
Cost: Rs 4500 per night, more details here.

2. Kisan Eco Farms & Homestay, Vasind

Kisan Eco Farm

Tucked away in Vasind, this farm has mango and other fruit plantations, and embodies every aspect of farm life. In addition plantations, they have farm animals like ducks, turkeys, hens, rabbits, and more to make the farm complete. Kisan Eco Farms is not your usual luxury resort. It is in fact, the reflection of rural India.They have four lavish cottages for you to pick. The twin cottage, a wooden cottage with rustic wooden interiors, and a huge cottage. Depending on the size of your group, you can take a pick. All these offer amenities that are luxurious. Plus, you can take your eco-experience a notch higher with their healthy, wholesome and organic meals that they offer. Camping on your mind? You can be quartered inside tents too, and stargaze with your bae.

Where: Kisan Eco Farms & Homestay, Road, Gerase, Maharashtra 421601
Contact: 9972522456 or kisanecofarm@gmail.com
Cost: Rs 1600 per person (tent stay); Rs 1600 per person (day picnic); Rs 2750 per person (cottage stay). All packages include meals.

More details, here.

3. Captan’s Resort, Lonavala

Captans Resort

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Perched on a hill, at about 2500 ft above sea level, surrounded by lush greenery, beautiful lakes and forts nearby; isn't your heart itching to visit this paradise and soak in its beauty? We feel the same! This winter, make way to Captan's Resort in Lonavala and unwind. The resort is near Tungarli Lake, that fringes the beautiful Rajmachi trek and Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Nestled against the ghats as a backdrop, Captan's has Walvan Lake right behind it. They have cosy rooms and cottages that have all the basic amenities that you need to unwind. You can take a pick. They even have a gym, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and spa. So you can enjoy a getaway with perfect relaxation. Our fave are the Bali cottages that have teak finish and look like a world within a world. The view from the resort is to die for and while it may be located in the centre, it feels cut away from the hustle-bustle of the city life.

Where: Captan's Resort, Beyond Thakurwadi Tungarli Dam. Lonavla
Contact: 91-(0)2114-326884
Cost: Rs 10,000 onwards

More details, here

4. Verandah by the Sea, Khavane Village, Vengurla

Verandah by the Sea

This magnificent villa is an architectural wonder. It has 46 doors and 16 windows with 200 glasses, has wooden flooring and has mud walls. No concrete or modern building materials are used for this house. It has Mangalore roof tiles and laterite stones. The house has 4 beautiful sea-facing bedrooms, namely Atlantic, Pacific, Arabian, and Bay of Bengal. All the rooms have their private verandahs where you can soak in the magnificent views of the Arabian Sea. This is a perfect spot for an idyllic and laid back vacation. It has crisp fresh air, sea views, greenery all around, and gives you a perfect op to have a digital detox. 

Where: Villa at Khavane village, Khavaneswar Mandir Road, Taluka Vengurla, Sindhudurg
Cost: Rs 6500 onwards for rooms and Rs 25,000 for the entire villa. Book here
Contact: WhatsApp on +91 96190 95365 or +91 96193 75365

More details, here

5. Samant Beach Resort , Bhogwe, Tarkarli

Samant Beach Resort

There you will find 9 luxurious wooden rooms and huts where you can get all the amenities possible. Designed brilliantly, a stay here gives you a chance to connect with nature and experience Konkan hospitality at its best. Each room and hut comes with a private sit-out area and you can soak in the lush greenery that surrounds this resort. It is right at the beach and is flanked by coconut trees. You can even see the beach from the balcony and it encompasses such a chill and laid back vibe.
You can chill by the beach, walk along the white sandy path and play in the waters. Or if you want to engage in various water sports that are offered at the beach. More details, here

Where: At Post Bhogwe Kolvel, Via Kudal District Sindhudurg Vengurla
Contact: 9421261819, 7083705594, 9545730100
Cost: 3500 onwards and Rs 5000 onwards in peak season

6. Maachli, Sindhudurg

Maachli

Would you fancy staying at a hidden getaway amidst a dense plantation of coconuts, mangoes, bananas, betul nuts, and other spices, inside unique wooden rooms? "Hell yeah!" is what we hear. And add a beautiful Konkan coast and jungle right next to the farmstay to the equation and we know the penchant to reach a place like that STAT is quite high! You can experience all this and more at Maachli, a one-of-kind farmstay at Parule village in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. The getaway is in a remote part of the village and there are no sign boards that lead to it, only the owners can help with the directions. You have to cross a bridge made of betul nut trunks to cross the water stream and reach here. Rooms here are unique hut-cut wooden cottages that are called maachli's in the local language. The traditional-style-yet-modern rooms are designed by the local artisans and they are built in such a manner that cross ventilation keeps it cooler. At Maachli, you can enjoy a laid back holiday and simply cherish nature and its offerings! You can check out more details about them here. 

Where: Ishavasyam, Manjardewadi, At Post-Parule, Tal-Vengurla, Dist- Sindhudurg
Contact: Prathamesh Samant : +91 9637333284 (Whatsapp inquiry),+91 8605556937
Cost: Rs 6,900 onwards, book here.

7. JV Cottages Farm Stay, Mulshi

JV Cottages

Remember Heidi and her tiny cottage set amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps? Well, at JV Cottages Farm Stay, there aren't any snow-covered mountains, just beautiful lush green ones and nestled among them are stunning Swiss cottages that you can rent out! In an eye-catching  combination of  soft golden-white ply and an earthy grey-red shade of stone, the cottages are absolutely breathtaking! The interiors constitute a king-sized bed, perfect for you to snuggle up with your loved ones and deep maroon-red and olive curtains to ensure the sunlight doesn’t wish you a mighty bright good morning as you indulge in some beauty sleep.  Holiday happiness by day and party-ready at night, these cottages are perfect no matter what you wish to celebrate. Whether you want to chill and take it easy or go wild and enjoy a fun night with friends, this truly is the perfect spot to unwind and blow off some steam pent up from a long week at work.

Where: Chorgewadi Road, Nive, Mulshi
Contact: 9545613000
Cost: Rs. 6,000 a night. Book here

So, plans ready?

With inputs from Devyani Bapat

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