Yes, we have high-speed fibre optic broadband and wi-fi connectivity.

Roaming charges tend to be high (at about £6/day for most UK networks) in India. A good alternative is to buy a pre-paid SIM card when you arrive in India. These can be topped up easily in Mandrem or other nearby towns. Jio and VI seem to work best at the beach house.

Yes. Most of our hamlet consists of Sawant families, so security shouldn’t be a problem. While you’re staying, Mahadev or Subhash will sleep in the store room at the back of the house for added security. There are also room safes in each bedroom and luxury tent.

The supply is good and reliable. The house has a 5-kilowatt solar system backed up with three-phase power supply from the Maharashtra grid. This capacity allows for all the lights and electrical appliances like fans, fridges and washing machine. The air-conditioning units (in all bedrooms, living and dining area) work well and are backed up, in the event of an occasional power cut, by our own a generator (100 yards from the house).

We have our own water tank and tower, so there’s plenty of water and there’s good pressure for showers. Our water system uses water filtration.

Most of the nearby towns and villages have ATMs. We’ve found the most reliable ATM for foreign debit and credit cards is HDFC Bank. Other private banks are okay, like Axis, ICICI, Yes Bank and the State Bank of India.

You may want to bring some larger denomination US-dollar bills ($20 and $100 notes), as these are often accepted in shops and markets. Parsekar’s, our favourite small grocery in Mandrem, will exchange larger bills within one rupee of the inter-bank rate.

Ideally, yes. It’s good to sort this out before you arrive, if you can. We can send you a list of what’s available at the local supermarket, including the usual non-perishables and fresh dairy such as cheese (mozzarella and feta), muesli/granola and kombucha! There are fruit and veg stalls near the house. There’s a local wine shop with some imported wines and spirits, but mostly local brands (for a better selection you need to go to Tom’s Wine & Liquor in Panjim).

Rohan can then shop before you arrive. Basics like milk, bread, eggs and fruit can be got in the village.

Yes. There’s an English-speaking doctor at a clinic in Redi village. The nearest hospital is in Mapusa. Rohan can book an appointment.

You don’t have to have one, but it can be a handy nice-to-have. There are masses of India guides out there. We really like Love Goa by Fiona Caulfield.

For advice on further travel within India, we recommend using Natural Mystic Travel based in Jodhpur. The manager is the efficient and reliable Manoj Fulwani (+91 98290 62567). His team can handle all domestic hotel, flight, car and guide requirements for you at a fraction of the cost of your overseas agent.

If you’re interested in venturing further south from us on your holiday, we have a reciprocal arrangement with Ahilya by the Sea in Nerul. Get in touch with us, or direct with them mentioning Redi Beach Villa.

Obviously, if you’re heading for Rajasthan, and want to do it in some style, you should consider becoming a RAAS-hopper! For more info, see www.raashotels.com

Tipping is entirely up to you, if however you’re happy with the service provided and would like to show your appreciation, we suggest Rs 300-500 per guest per day as a rough guide. Thanks for your consideration.