Experience the charm of napping at noon and then waking up for a leisurely swim in a pool that you can call home for the next few days. Oh, and getting delicious home cooked meals and living it up in rooms that are just gorgeous. Well, for a group getaway, a villa sounds like the perfect deal - it’s reasonable when it’s split amongst so many, and you get the luxury you crave for. Sign up for a perfect holiday with friends or fam to celebrate New Year at these villas!
Bring In The New Year At These Beautiful Villas
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Mehta Mansion, Lonavala
It’s a Parsi home in the heart of Lonavala with eight rooms (and extra mattresses) and can accommodate 26 people.
What To Expect: The villa has a large lawn and a pool, an in-house jacuzzi, game rooms, a bar, manicured lawns and lots of greenery around it, making this place an ideal weekend getaway with a large group.
What's More: The mansion also has a kitchen that’s always stocked up, so there’s always the option for you to cook your own food or ask the caretaker to make some for you.
Shell Out: INR 25,000 onward per night
Mango Tree Farm House, Jambhivali
Located two hours from both Mumbai and Pune, Mango Tree Farm House is the perfect getaway because of its reasonable price, and the fact that you’re surrounded by fruit trees (mangoes, chikoo, coconuts, and what not) and a pond in the premises.The villa can accommodate up to 10 people. It’s a great place if you want to enjoy some peace and quiet and get to do your own thing.
What To Expect: The cottage boasts of a spacious living room, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bath and a kitchen, 5 beds, and there are 2 verandahs, one facing the farm and the other facing rice farms.
What's More: It is also very close to the Matheran hill station and Adlabs Imagica; and you can visit Vadap waterfall, Kondana caves and Dhak fort that are nearby. You have the option of cooking your own food or getting someone to make a traditional meal for you at a reasonable price.
Shell Out: INR 5,000 onward, per night.
Anandvan Resorts, Bhandardara
Located in Bhandardara, just around four hours away from Mumbai, Anandvan Resort rests in a scenic valley on the foothills of the Western Ghats and can take up to 18 people. It also offers gorgeous treehouses, villas, massages and so much more.
What To Expect: There's a swanky club house for recreational purposes where you can play badminton, basketball or pool. You'll find a multi-cuisine restaurant and Kerala-style massages at Ayurvan (starting at INR 800) too, apart from their gorgeous suites & villas.
What's More: Beyond the rooms, there’s a great sunrise view point which can be easily trekked to, and offers a great view for all the early risers. Bhandardara also has a lot of trekking trails for beginners or the experienced lot.
Shell Out: INR 10,500 for big groups.
Pandit Farmhouse, Mahabaleshwar
Located an hour away from Mahabaleshwar, Pandit Farmhouse is surrounded by a lush green garden with Korean grass. The villa is well maintained, thoughtfully decorated, and the hygiene's on point too.
What To Expect: The villa boasts of an amphitheater, a podium and sprinklers for a rain dance and a sand pit with slides for kids to play in. It can accommodate 16 people and its spaciously done-up bedrooms.
Shell Out: INR 9,000 onward
Nirvana, Vasai
Located in the heart of Vasai, this luxury villa is ideal if you want to spend some time soaking in the greenery and just relaxing with your loved ones, but aren't looking at travelling too much. An ideal space for 16 people, this 7,000 square foot space is perfect for dog lovers, and the property itself has four big dogs, waiting to be cuddled.
What To Expect: The property boasts of a garden with lawns, a swimming pool, a free parking, and a small organic farm in the vicinity.
What's More: They also have a fully-functional kitchen where you can cook or the caretaker can make food for you. Oh, and there’s also a BBQ stand.
Shell Out: INR 16,500 onward, per night.
Frangipani Villa, Alibaug
With a strikingly modern look and feel, this Scandinavian-themed villa is definitely worth a visit. This space boasts of 5 bedrooms, hall and a kitchen with quirky furniture throughout the property that will grab your attention.
What To Expect: There's a huge swimming pool, a terrace that's connected to one of the rooms, and even a sun deck for evening parties with your group.
What's More: The living area is massive, with funky furnishing options, art pieces and objects that are retro and wide spaces that gives it an open feel (guess who's Instagram feed's gonna look pretty?)
Shell Out: INR 26,000 per night
