0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Paradise!- Absolutely.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07What if you could live abroad in winter
0:00:07 > 0:00:10for the same cost as living in the UK...
0:00:10 > 0:00:15- This is priced at 595 per month. - Is that all?
0:00:15 > 0:00:18..by renting a piece of paradise?
0:00:18 > 0:00:20Unbelievable! Wow, this is amazing.
0:00:20 > 0:00:25You could swap sleet and snow for sun and sand.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- Right, let's go and have a look at some properties.- Well, absolutely.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33Get Away For Winter teams up sun-seekers
0:00:33 > 0:00:35with a local property expert...
0:00:35 > 0:00:37- Can you see yourself in here? - I can, yeah.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40..to find their perfect rental retreat.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43It's like you're on holiday all the time!
0:00:43 > 0:00:46Together, they'll leave no stone unturned...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48This is unbelievable, isn't it?
0:00:48 > 0:00:53..in order to find and fund their dream winter getaway.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57This is what I was dreaming of and didn't even think existed.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11On the south coast of England is the seaside resort of Brighton.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14A popular tourist destination in summer,
0:01:14 > 0:01:15the UK's winter weather makes it
0:01:15 > 0:01:17a less attractive option out of season...
0:01:19 > 0:01:21..which is why Phoebe, her son Dunstan,
0:01:21 > 0:01:24and his girlfriend Abbie want to get away for winter.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33Phoebe is a practitioner of t'ai chi and a yoga instructor.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Three years ago, she was diagnosed with arthritis.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39She's recently undergone a hip replacement,
0:01:39 > 0:01:41which has given her a new lease of life.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45It's a new phase in my life
0:01:45 > 0:01:48and one I want to be really positive about.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51You know, they say 50 is the new 21!
0:01:51 > 0:01:54SHE LAUGHS
0:01:54 > 0:01:57But I've reached the time in my life for me
0:01:57 > 0:02:00where I have to make the very best of myself now,
0:02:00 > 0:02:04yeah, with a positive attitude and in a wonderful environment.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- HE SNEEZES - Bless you.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08THEY LAUGH
0:02:09 > 0:02:12Dunstan and Abbie have travelled extensively
0:02:12 > 0:02:14across Europe and Indonesia.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17Through social media, they have established an online following
0:02:17 > 0:02:20and would like to be professional travel bloggers.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23I like photography, I've always liked photography,
0:02:23 > 0:02:26so I kind of take care of taking pictures of us both.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29Abbie did journalism at university in America, so...
0:02:29 > 0:02:31That's probably what you should be saying, isn't it?
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- Yeah.- You can talk, yeah.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- You just do your bit. - I'll talk for you, you talk for me.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37I've always wanted to go into writing
0:02:37 > 0:02:40and it works quite well because I wanted to do a blog.
0:02:40 > 0:02:42And so Dunstan's good at taking pictures,
0:02:42 > 0:02:44so, together, it kind of combines.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47And we both love travelling.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50Their plan to live abroad for three months
0:02:50 > 0:02:53should help further the couple's long-held ambitions.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57For Phoebe, a warmer climate will hopefully ease her arthritic pain.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02Warmth is really important for arthritic conditions
0:03:02 > 0:03:05and it gets much worse in the damp and the cold.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08So, being in a warm climate's really going to help me to mobilise again
0:03:08 > 0:03:13and get more healthy, definitely.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16To finance their trip away, Dunstan, an events manager,
0:03:16 > 0:03:20and Abbie, who's a receptionist, have been saving.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23Every time there's extra work available,
0:03:23 > 0:03:25we both say yes straightaway.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28So, it's really those added extra hours
0:03:28 > 0:03:31that are giving us the increased funds.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33Dunstan has also saved money on rent,
0:03:33 > 0:03:35as he moved back in with his mum to care for her
0:03:35 > 0:03:37after her hip operation.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39He's also selling his beloved car.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43I've got a beautiful car, but I think
0:03:43 > 0:03:45now is the right time to pass it on.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48Phoebe has been renting out rooms to exchange students
0:03:48 > 0:03:51in her five-bedroomed house for the last two years.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56Now, she may rent out her whole house during the winter away,
0:03:56 > 0:03:58but if she doesn't, she estimates she will still save
0:03:58 > 0:04:01up to £300 a month on utilities.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06We don't need marble bathrooms or gold taps.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- I wouldn't mind them. - THEY LAUGH
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Their careful savings give them a winter sunshine budget
0:04:15 > 0:04:18of £1,500 per month.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22A maximum of 1,000 of this will be allocated to renting
0:04:22 > 0:04:24their perfect winter getaway.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26So, where do they want to go?
0:04:28 > 0:04:29My mother lives in Spain,
0:04:29 > 0:04:32and I've lived in Italy myself,
0:04:32 > 0:04:34so I love Europe and I know Europe quite well,
0:04:34 > 0:04:37but I wanted something completely different, so Goa...
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- Peaceful and relaxing. - Peaceful and relaxing.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43The family are hoping to say farewell
0:04:43 > 0:04:45to windswept piers and pavilions...
0:04:48 > 0:04:50..and hello to sun-soaked palm trees
0:04:50 > 0:04:52and colourful temples.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56Goa, with its state capital Panaji,
0:04:56 > 0:04:58is located on India's western coast.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03With a population of 1.5 million people,
0:05:03 > 0:05:07it's around the same size of Devon, and it's India's smallest state.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11It's full of big possibilities for travellers
0:05:11 > 0:05:15wishing to steep themselves in India's traditions and culture.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20Goa is one of India's most popular tourist destinations,
0:05:20 > 0:05:23due in part to direct flights to Europe,
0:05:23 > 0:05:2580 miles of golden coast
0:05:25 > 0:05:28and the warm waters of the Arabian Sea.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32The state has seen huge changes
0:05:32 > 0:05:36since it was liberated from Portuguese rule back in 1961,
0:05:36 > 0:05:38and it's currently the only state in India
0:05:38 > 0:05:42where all of its rural communities are hooked up to electricity.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47The small market towns and villages are a hive of activity,
0:05:47 > 0:05:49with exotic foods and aromatic spices.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54The colourful painted Hindu temples brighten the landscape,
0:05:54 > 0:05:57but also be on the lookout for the sacred cows
0:05:57 > 0:05:59that freely roam the streets.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03Unlike the UK, in Goa,
0:06:03 > 0:06:06the temperature remains consistent throughout the year
0:06:06 > 0:06:08at around 30 degrees.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11India's rainy season falls during our summer months,
0:06:11 > 0:06:15so October to May is actually Goa's prime period for tourism.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20During our winter, availability is low and prices high.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24And a woman who knows the property market in Goa well
0:06:24 > 0:06:26is Yshana Pereira,
0:06:26 > 0:06:29who lives with her husband and their young family.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34I'm Yshana. I'm born and brought up in Goa.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36I live with my husband, my two kids -
0:06:36 > 0:06:39a ten-year-old and a one-year-old.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41Goa's absolutely wonderful.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44It's one of the best places to live in the world
0:06:44 > 0:06:47and it's fantastic for all kinds of budgets.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49We've got beach huts.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52You like farm stays, you've got luxury huts.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54We've got five-stars.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56The best thing about being a letting agent
0:06:56 > 0:06:59is finding the right home for the right guest
0:06:59 > 0:07:01and at the end of the search, see a smile on their face.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07Back in the UK, Phoebe, Abbie and Dunstan are on tenterhooks,
0:07:07 > 0:07:10waiting for a video call with Yshana
0:07:10 > 0:07:12to let her know what they're looking for in Goa.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15RINGING
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Hello, Yshana. How are you? Nice to meet you.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Hi, Phoebe.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23So, it's the three of us who are looking forward very much
0:07:23 > 0:07:25to coming to Goa.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29What are the family hoping to find in a winter rental?
0:07:29 > 0:07:32We're not coming for a party or for a long holiday.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34It's much more to do our own thing,
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Dunstan and Abbie doing their social media
0:07:36 > 0:07:38and me just practising my meditation
0:07:38 > 0:07:41and t'ai chi, yoga and that sort of thing.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43I'm a keen photographer,
0:07:43 > 0:07:46so anything that I can take lots of beautiful pictures of...
0:07:46 > 0:07:50So, it's really getting in amongst the real Goan culture
0:07:50 > 0:07:52and the people and really living there
0:07:52 > 0:07:54as if I lived there full-time kind of thing.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56Do you have any likes or dislikes,
0:07:56 > 0:08:00strong likes or dislikes, Phoebe, Dunstan, Abbie?
0:08:00 > 0:08:03I'm not really looking for a luxury villa
0:08:03 > 0:08:04or anything like that at all.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07A place to stay with two bedrooms.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11My only concern is that the months of tourism
0:08:11 > 0:08:14is between November and February.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18Bookings have been at least a year ahead.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20So, whether you really find a place,
0:08:20 > 0:08:22I think it will be quite a search.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25We are hoping that you will be able to find something.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- We will try.- Thank you.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31So, who's heading to Goa for the search?
0:08:31 > 0:08:34I'm sure they'd each love to come and leave me at home,
0:08:34 > 0:08:38but they're going to carry on working and saving up,
0:08:38 > 0:08:41so I'm the lucky one coming out to do the research.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43All right. So, I think
0:08:43 > 0:08:47that pretty much sums up what you are looking for in Goa.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- Thank you so much. - Ciao, ciao.- ABBIE:- Bye!
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- Thank you.- Bye.- Bye-bye.- Goodbye.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57It's brilliant to have a local expert there to help us
0:08:57 > 0:08:59find our way round. It's wonderful.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02And she seemed a very genuine person.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05Really lovely to have met her.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08Ideally, the group would like their rental budget
0:09:08 > 0:09:10to be around £800 per month,
0:09:10 > 0:09:13but as it's the expensive high season,
0:09:13 > 0:09:17they are willing to go up to 1,000 for the right property.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20They require two beds, tranquillity for Phoebe,
0:09:20 > 0:09:23and beautiful surroundings for Dunstan's photographs.
0:09:23 > 0:09:24Wi-Fi would be good
0:09:24 > 0:09:25for Abbie and Dunstan
0:09:25 > 0:09:28to do their online travel blogs.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37Lucky Phoebe has made the nearly 5,000-mile trip
0:09:37 > 0:09:40from Brighton to India and is experiencing
0:09:40 > 0:09:43the colourful Indian culture for the first time.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49Waking up here, it's a different world to Brighton,
0:09:49 > 0:09:52which is a lovely place, but cold and rainy at the moment.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57Here, it's very warm, and there's a sense of harmony
0:09:57 > 0:10:00and peace here, which is just wonderful.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04Property agent Yshana is making her way to meet Phoebe in person
0:10:04 > 0:10:06for the first time.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09The property search has been a little difficult.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12It's the high season in Goa.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15Difficult to find places at a good deal.
0:10:15 > 0:10:19That being said, we've shortlisted a couple of places for her
0:10:19 > 0:10:22and I'm hoping she's going to like one of them.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25- Hello!- Hey, Phoebe.- Hello, Yshana.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- Hi.- Wonderful to meet you. Lovely to be here.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- How great to meet you. - Absolute pleasure.
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- Thank you so much for coming to get me.- Absolutely.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- Let's go see some houses.- OK, sure.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- So, how are you finding Goa so far, Phoebe?- It's so exciting.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45Just enjoying peace
0:10:45 > 0:10:48and the balminess and the friendly people.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52You're number one. You're tops.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Although it's Phoebe who's travelled to Goa,
0:10:54 > 0:10:56she won't be making the decisions alone.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59She'll be video calling Abbie and Dunstan from each property
0:10:59 > 0:11:01to make sure it meets all of their needs.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05Lovely lake. Oh, beautiful.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08Some of our waters are dangerous because we've got crocodiles.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- Oh, my goodness. - But, of course, it is...
0:11:11 > 0:11:15Thank you for letting me know! I won't jump off, then!
0:11:15 > 0:11:19Phoebe's property search is focused in the north of Goa.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21The beach resorts of Baga and Calangute,
0:11:21 > 0:11:23which are 30 minutes from the capital,
0:11:23 > 0:11:26are popular with large tour operators.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29But Yshana's kicking off the search 14 miles inland
0:11:29 > 0:11:31in the village of Nadora.
0:11:35 > 0:11:37Once a thriving farming community,
0:11:37 > 0:11:41it now has a population of around 1,300 people.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43This will not only provide tranquillity for the family,
0:11:43 > 0:11:46but also give them the chance to immerse themselves
0:11:46 > 0:11:49into the authentic Goan way of life.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53The property itself was once the home of a timber trader
0:11:53 > 0:11:55and sleeps up to six people.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59Is this a typical Goanese property?
0:11:59 > 0:12:02It is. It's a village home.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- So, I can't wait to see inside. - Yes, please. Let's go, then.- OK.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10This two-storey building is full of rustic charm,
0:12:10 > 0:12:13with the main living space and kitchen on the ground floor.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17I think Dunstan would love this place.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20The bathroom features a bath and wet-room shower,
0:12:20 > 0:12:23but it's upstairs where this property comes into its own,
0:12:23 > 0:12:27with a master bedroom being a fabulous open-to-the-elements space.
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- And you just wake up and you just look out.- Oh, heaven, heaven!
0:12:33 > 0:12:36The bedroom has a balcony lounge area with open views
0:12:36 > 0:12:38right across the village.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40I wouldn't actually ever leave.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42I might even ask them to bring me meals up here!
0:12:43 > 0:12:46The property does have a further two sleeping areas.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49Either one would be ideal for Abbie and Dunstan.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54So far, this property has ticked the majority of Phoebe's boxes,
0:12:54 > 0:12:56but she does have a concern.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03I'm just thinking, is it too far away from anywhere else, really?
0:13:03 > 0:13:05That's my main concern at the moment.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07And also, how much is it?
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- So, it is £700 per month. - Is it really?- Yes.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13It includes all the bills.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16It is a fascinating place.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18Phoebe's taken by the quirkiness of this property
0:13:18 > 0:13:20and it's well within her budget,
0:13:20 > 0:13:23but she does have reservations about its remote location.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28Back home in Brighton, Abbie and Dunstan are excited
0:13:28 > 0:13:30to see the first property.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- RINGING - There's Mumsy!- Answer, answer!
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- Hey!- Hi!- Hey, guys. How are you?
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- Good. You?- Great to be here. Lovely to see you.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46How is it? What's the weather like?
0:13:46 > 0:13:49It's beautiful. Very sultry and balmy. Very warm.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52Anyway, I can't wait to show you this property.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53Yeah, let's get inside.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- Take me on a tour. - Give you the tour?
0:13:55 > 0:13:56All right, here we go.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58This is the kitchen.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- My gosh, is it completely open? - It's completely open.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04Oh!
0:14:04 > 0:14:06And this is one of the bedrooms up here.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09I've never seen anything like that. It's kind of completely open, is it?
0:14:09 > 0:14:11I would call that your bedroom.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14I'll show you what I'll call my bedroom.
0:14:14 > 0:14:15You would probably disagree with me!
0:14:17 > 0:14:18That's actually beautiful.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21You'd be waking up literally like you were sleeping outside,
0:14:21 > 0:14:23which I know you quite like, as well.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27Yes, it's really the best part. It's like a treehouse.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29So, this house is really great.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31It's great for Phoebe, I'm sure,
0:14:31 > 0:14:34but would Dunstan like something that's that remote?
0:14:34 > 0:14:37What's in this village? Have you been around the village?
0:14:37 > 0:14:41I don't think there's anything in the village except cows, dogs,
0:14:41 > 0:14:44children and people who just live here.
0:14:44 > 0:14:46It's incredibly quiet and remote.
0:14:47 > 0:14:53- How much is it?- So, the price for this house is £700 per month.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57So, you know, that gives us an idea of what the prices are like here.
0:14:57 > 0:15:00It's different completely to what I thought it would be like,
0:15:00 > 0:15:01but I do like it.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04So, it looks like we're on the same wavelength.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06Yeah, it'll be interesting to see some more properties.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09Absolutely. Anyway, it's been great talking to you.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11Can't wait till the next time.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14- Love you. Bye.- Love you. Enjoy the rest of your day. Bye!
0:15:14 > 0:15:17Hey, Phoebe. How did it go with Dunstan?
0:15:17 > 0:15:19Dunstan and Abbie love the house
0:15:19 > 0:15:22and they thought it was really unexpectedly exciting
0:15:22 > 0:15:23and interesting and different.
0:15:23 > 0:15:25- We've got lots of other places to see.- Great.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Looking forward to that. Thank you.- Let's go.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33Available to rent for £700 a month, including bills,
0:15:33 > 0:15:36this unique and very much open-plan property
0:15:36 > 0:15:40ticks many of Phoebe, Abbie and Dunstan's boxes.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43It is ample space and is beautifully tranquil.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46Even though Phoebe thinks she wants seclusion,
0:15:46 > 0:15:48the reality is that this property
0:15:48 > 0:15:49may just be too remote
0:15:49 > 0:15:50for all three of them.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58By choosing to rent a property in Goa,
0:15:58 > 0:16:01Phoebe, Dunstan and Abbie will be able to experience
0:16:01 > 0:16:05an extended stay in India without any large financial commitments.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09In order to help fund any future winters abroad,
0:16:09 > 0:16:12Phoebe would like help to explore the possibility
0:16:12 > 0:16:14of renting out the family home.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17So, while Phoebe heads up the property search in Goa,
0:16:17 > 0:16:20Dunstan has been given detailed instructions
0:16:20 > 0:16:23to look after the house in Brighton...
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- Hi there. I'm Jay. - All right, mate? You all right? - Yeah, good, thank you.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31..and with the help from local agent Jay,
0:16:31 > 0:16:35find out how much they can generate if they went down the rental route.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37If we have a walk around the property,
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- any questions that you've got at the end, we can take it from there. - Yeah, definitely. Sounds good.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45This is the games room, dining room, could be a living room.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47Fantastic. Great size.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51With the family out of the country sunning themselves during winter...
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- This is the kitchen.- Lovely. Nice space for a table there.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58..they would require a full management service
0:16:58 > 0:17:00to take care of the house in the UK.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02So, our family bathroom upstairs.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04That's been done really well, hasn't it?
0:17:04 > 0:17:07For a fee of around 10% to 15% of the rental income,
0:17:07 > 0:17:09agents can take care of everything,
0:17:09 > 0:17:11from finding tenants to collecting rent,
0:17:11 > 0:17:14and dealing with any problems that might arise.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17This is bedroom two or three maybe.
0:17:17 > 0:17:18- Good, good.- Nice space.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21Phoebe would have the responsibility of making sure the property met
0:17:21 > 0:17:24with all the health and safety regulations,
0:17:24 > 0:17:26including installing smoke alarms
0:17:26 > 0:17:30and having gas appliances tested by a qualified engineer.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33I think, price-wise, I'd look to value this
0:17:33 > 0:17:38- around £1,850 to £2,000 per calendar month.- Wow.
0:17:39 > 0:17:41If they did decide to rent out the house,
0:17:41 > 0:17:44an income of around £2,000
0:17:44 > 0:17:48could effectively make their winter away cost-neutral.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57Back on the search in Goa,
0:17:57 > 0:18:00the remote location of the first property caused Phoebe some concern,
0:18:00 > 0:18:05so property number two is on the outskirts of a town.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09We are heading to a little village up north called Vengurla.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12So, the very northern point of Goa.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15We have crossed the northern point of Goa
0:18:15 > 0:18:18and we are at the southern tip of Maharashtra.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- Oh. So, we've left Goa? - Yes.- Ah.- Yes.- I see.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27Yshana is taking Phoebe
0:18:27 > 0:18:29to the coastal town of Vengurla,
0:18:29 > 0:18:34a small seaside town 40 miles north of the Goan capital of Panaji
0:18:34 > 0:18:37and just over the border in the state of Maharashtra.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43A bustling market town, you could just fill your days
0:18:43 > 0:18:48sampling the many local delicacies from street-side stalls and cafes.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53And only a minute walk from the hustle and bustle of town,
0:18:53 > 0:18:56a secluded palm tree-lined beach
0:18:56 > 0:19:00offers the peace and tranquillity that Phoebe was looking for.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03And that's exactly where the next property is located.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- It's very serene.- Yes, it is.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- And I can see a big smile. - Yes. Well, it does look lovely.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- Can I go in?- You would need to leave your slippers outside.
0:19:16 > 0:19:22So, here we are - your beachfront private villa.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26There's a large open-plan living space, consisting of kitchen,
0:19:26 > 0:19:29dining area and living room.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31There are two bedrooms
0:19:31 > 0:19:34and the master comes with a supersized en suite.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Sleeping on a bed and looking out at the beach at the same time. - Absolutely.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41The view from the bedroom through the patio doors
0:19:41 > 0:19:44looks out onto your very own coconut plantation
0:19:44 > 0:19:46and onto the sea beyond.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49I think I've gone to heaven already!
0:19:50 > 0:19:52There's also a second bedroom and, outside,
0:19:52 > 0:19:54a large wrap-around terrace.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58I think Dunstan and Abbie would think it was paradise,
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- because it is paradise.- Yes.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02Perhaps this property's best feature
0:20:02 > 0:20:05is what lies on the other side of the garden gate -
0:20:05 > 0:20:08a beautiful, deserted sandy beach.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10Oh, my goodness. Can we run into the sea now?
0:20:10 > 0:20:15Shall we hold hands and run? Come on. Let's go!
0:20:15 > 0:20:18Game girls. Phoebe clearly loves this property,
0:20:18 > 0:20:20but now it's time to find out
0:20:20 > 0:20:22how much it will cost to actually live here.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26So, you get your beachfront private villa for just
0:20:26 > 0:20:31£524 a month.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- You're joking?- That's it. - I can't believe that.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- That's incredible.- Absolutely, yes.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40By leaving the popular state of Goa,
0:20:40 > 0:20:42travelling only a few miles over the border,
0:20:42 > 0:20:44prices drop substantially,
0:20:44 > 0:20:46giving you a bigger bang for your buck.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50And at £524 a month,
0:20:50 > 0:20:54this property is well under Phoebe's £1,000 budget.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59Back home in Brighton, the cold snap is hitting hard,
0:20:59 > 0:21:03so Dunstan and Abbie are keeping well wrapped up indoors.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05They're waiting to hear from Phoebe.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09However, property two is so peaceful, serene and tranquil,
0:21:09 > 0:21:14there's limited internet signal, making a video call impossible.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16Just got that video in from Mum.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- Shall we have a look at it? - Yeah, definitely.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20So, Phoebe has recorded the tour
0:21:20 > 0:21:22and managed to e-mail it back home to Brighton.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24So, I'm just coming into the house now.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26You can see it's bright and spacious.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29Cor, it does look good. Look at that!
0:21:29 > 0:21:31Oh, my gosh.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34And then we're moving into the dining area.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- I like that it's open.- Very, yeah.
0:21:37 > 0:21:39Very light.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41And here is the sitting room.
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- It's lovely, isn't it? - Yeah, really lovely.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45This house is tranquil,
0:21:45 > 0:21:47it's on the beachfront,
0:21:47 > 0:21:48two bedrooms,
0:21:48 > 0:21:50absolutely no immediate neighbours.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52Perfect for being with yourself,
0:21:52 > 0:21:53meditation, yoga.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55It ticks all of those boxes.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57This is the main bedroom.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01Even though there is no mother on earth who loves her child
0:22:01 > 0:22:05as much as I do, I still wouldn't give you this bedroom, Dunstan.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08Unfortunately, Phoebe has been looking for a place
0:22:08 > 0:22:10at the highest peak season in Goa,
0:22:10 > 0:22:12so we've had to look a little beyond our border
0:22:12 > 0:22:15in the north, in Maharashtra, for a place for her.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- And here we are!- It's empty.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22You'd have a whole beach to yourself as your garden.
0:22:23 > 0:22:27Wow, is it beautiful. It's like a private paradise.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29It's incredible.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31It's really, really beautiful,
0:22:31 > 0:22:35and I could imagine living here very, very happily.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39Walking from a house straight out to the beach through your garden
0:22:39 > 0:22:43full of coconut trees sounds like a dream.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47At £524 per month, including bills,
0:22:47 > 0:22:50property number two is well within budget.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55The property does have the living space they require,
0:22:55 > 0:22:57and having a secluded golden-sand beach
0:22:57 > 0:23:00at the end of your very own coconut grove
0:23:00 > 0:23:01is a real plus point.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05But all three of our intrepid travellers
0:23:05 > 0:23:07were keen to experience Goa,
0:23:07 > 0:23:09and this property isn't there.
0:23:16 > 0:23:18Phoebe, Dunstan and Abbie are finding out what compromises
0:23:18 > 0:23:21they may have to make in order to secure
0:23:21 > 0:23:24their dream rental property in Goa's high season.
0:23:24 > 0:23:25But if you book early enough,
0:23:25 > 0:23:28Goa has something to suit all budgets.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32Even in the state's busiest season
0:23:32 > 0:23:35it's possible to find a room in a mid-range hotel
0:23:35 > 0:23:37for around £250 a month,
0:23:37 > 0:23:39or if your budget allows,
0:23:39 > 0:23:42you could explore the luxury properties available to rent.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Take this six-bedroom beachfront villa.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49This property has been very thoughtfully redeveloped
0:23:49 > 0:23:52to provide modern, five-star accommodation,
0:23:52 > 0:23:56while still retaining its colonial Portuguese architecture.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59But I'm afraid luxury comes at a price,
0:23:59 > 0:24:03as it's available to rent for £16,000 a month.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05With demand and prices high,
0:24:05 > 0:24:09the key to enjoying winter sun in this part of India is to book early.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21As well as cheaper costs of living and endless sunshine,
0:24:21 > 0:24:25spending longer breaks away from the British winter
0:24:25 > 0:24:28provides opportunities to experience a place
0:24:28 > 0:24:31not just as a holiday-maker but more as a local.
0:24:32 > 0:24:37- Hi, Phoebe!- Hello, Nancy! How lovely to meet you.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39- Welcome to Goa.- Thank you so much.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- We meet at last.- It's a privilege to be here with you.
0:24:42 > 0:24:46- Thank you.- Thank you for coming. - I'm so happy to be here.- Come.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48Phoebe has come to visit yoga instructor Nancy
0:24:48 > 0:24:51at her tented studio deep in the forest.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57I am Goan and this is my village - my ancestral village -
0:24:57 > 0:24:59but I was born and raised in Mumbai,
0:24:59 > 0:25:04and now I'm back in the last eight years.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08Having been diagnosed with arthritis,
0:25:08 > 0:25:12Phoebe was recently one of approximately 80,000 people
0:25:12 > 0:25:14who underwent a hip replacement last year.
0:25:16 > 0:25:18Her operation has improved her mobility,
0:25:18 > 0:25:22but she's still very much in the recovery phase of her treatment,
0:25:22 > 0:25:27and being here in Goa is all part of the plan to get back to full health.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31Although I'm really healthy generally,
0:25:31 > 0:25:35and I've done t'ai chi and yoga most of my life,
0:25:35 > 0:25:39I have got a little arthritic as my age has progressed.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42I've come here for the warmth and, of course,
0:25:42 > 0:25:46it's the heartland of where yoga originated.
0:25:46 > 0:25:52Yoga is a philosophy that began in India an estimated 5,000 years ago.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55It's a programme of practice and physical postures
0:25:55 > 0:25:58designed to provide strength and improve your flexibility.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04My love of yoga and the philosophy behind it, as well,
0:26:04 > 0:26:07is understood here 100%, I think, probably by everybody.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10Probably more than I understand it myself.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12So, it's just wonderful to be here.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15- It was lovely having you, Phoebe. - Thank you.- Thank you for coming. - Thank you, thank you.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19- Thank you for coming.- Been so wonderful.- Thank you.- Let's go.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22Phoebe is tapping into the yoga community in Goa,
0:26:22 > 0:26:25and with classes running right through the winter,
0:26:25 > 0:26:28she could enjoy Nancy's teachings on a regular basis.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41Phoebe has now seen two very different properties
0:26:41 > 0:26:42and loved them both,
0:26:42 > 0:26:44but with question marks over their locations,
0:26:44 > 0:26:47Yshana's heading to an area inside Goa
0:26:47 > 0:26:49and with a lot more going on.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56So, we're in this little beach town called Morjim.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58It's quite popular, it's more touristy,
0:26:58 > 0:27:01there's a lot happening, restaurants of your choice.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04There are little parts which are very tranquil, as well.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09Look at all these coconut stalls and juice bars. It's fantastic.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15Situated on the northern bank of the Chapora River estuary,
0:27:15 > 0:27:18Morjim has all the hustle and bustle,
0:27:18 > 0:27:21energy and vitality you would expect from a Goan tourist town.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24But it is off the beaten track enough
0:27:24 > 0:27:25to not feel overwhelming.
0:27:29 > 0:27:32Well, it looks like there are great things to do around here.
0:27:32 > 0:27:33- I love it.- Yeah.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40The River Chapora flows through the outskirts of the town,
0:27:40 > 0:27:42opening out onto a vast sandy bay
0:27:42 > 0:27:44and the warm waters of the Arabian Sea.
0:27:48 > 0:27:53Morjim Beach is a paradise for nature-lovers and sun-seekers.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56The golden sands welcome a wide variety of people.
0:27:56 > 0:27:59Families, young lovers, and groups of friends
0:27:59 > 0:28:02come here to bliss out on beach life.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07And when evening approaches, the sunset is spectacular.
0:28:11 > 0:28:14Yshana has brought Phoebe to see a two-bedroomed house.
0:28:14 > 0:28:15It's a seven-minute walk to the beach
0:28:15 > 0:28:19and only a one-minute stroll to Morjim's high street,
0:28:19 > 0:28:20but it has the peace and tranquillity
0:28:20 > 0:28:22that Phoebe is looking for.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27- Are you feeling positive? - I'm feeling hopeful, yes.- Come.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32You enter the property directly into the main living area.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35There's room for three on that L-shaped sofa,
0:28:35 > 0:28:38and the two bedrooms that the group require
0:28:38 > 0:28:40lead off this main hub.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44The bedrooms are both a good size and air-conditioned.
0:28:44 > 0:28:47That's a major plus point, as in winter
0:28:47 > 0:28:49the temperature can still hit 30-plus degrees.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54The kitchen has a fridge-freezer
0:28:54 > 0:28:57while cooking is done with a portable gas hob.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02It doesn't have the beauty or the quirkiness
0:29:02 > 0:29:04of some of the other places we've seen,
0:29:04 > 0:29:06but, certainly, I think the location is...
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- Makes up for that. - Makes up for that.
0:29:08 > 0:29:10The beauty and quirkiness of this property
0:29:10 > 0:29:12lies in its outside space.
0:29:14 > 0:29:17- So, here we are.- Oh, my goodness. That's a nice little space, isn't it?
0:29:17 > 0:29:19It's a place for you to eat,
0:29:19 > 0:29:22it's a place for you to have your own masseur come over,
0:29:22 > 0:29:25- give you a nice Ayurvedic massage.- Yes.
0:29:25 > 0:29:28The garden wraps around the exterior of the building,
0:29:28 > 0:29:32giving Phoebe, Dunstan and Abbie plenty of space and privacy.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36And there's more - a rooftop terrace.
0:29:39 > 0:29:41If Phoebe took this property,
0:29:41 > 0:29:45the owner would transform this area with sun shades and furniture.
0:29:45 > 0:29:47It could be the perfect place
0:29:47 > 0:29:50for Phoebe to do her own yoga sun salutations.
0:29:51 > 0:29:53It's pretty great.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55It's a great halfway house, Yshana.
0:29:55 > 0:29:59It's private and, you know, surrounded by greenery,
0:29:59 > 0:30:02- but one is also connected to the world.- Yes.
0:30:02 > 0:30:07- Just at the bottom of the lane. - Right.- So, it feels a good balance.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09It is very tranquil out here.
0:30:09 > 0:30:11This property ticks some big boxes
0:30:11 > 0:30:15and is well within their budget at £800 per month.
0:30:17 > 0:30:19The house isn't spectacular
0:30:19 > 0:30:21in comparison to some things we've seen,
0:30:21 > 0:30:24but the location has become increasingly
0:30:24 > 0:30:27a more important factor because
0:30:27 > 0:30:31to be able to go out of one's own front door and to walk somewhere,
0:30:31 > 0:30:35you know, to talk to people, go to the beach, have a juice...
0:30:35 > 0:30:39Yeah, it's very interesting. It's great.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41With the internet connection experiencing
0:30:41 > 0:30:45what is technically known as "not blooming working properly",
0:30:45 > 0:30:49Phoebe is sending pictures back to Dunstan and Abbie for their perusal.
0:30:51 > 0:30:52- It's a nice living room.- Yeah.
0:30:52 > 0:30:54Could even double up as another bedroom
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- if you had people to stay, couldn't it?- Yeah, definitely.
0:30:57 > 0:30:59First impressions - it looks really good.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02It is quite a big, open space, like, the inside.
0:31:02 > 0:31:06It's a lot more modern than anything we've seen so far.
0:31:06 > 0:31:10- Bedrooms look clean. - I like the way it's really light.
0:31:10 > 0:31:14The house looks nice, it's very open and the rooms look quite big.
0:31:14 > 0:31:18They're fans of the inside, but what about the outside?
0:31:19 > 0:31:21Got a big garden next to the house, hasn't it?
0:31:21 > 0:31:23- Yeah.- Nice outdoor patio.
0:31:23 > 0:31:26- I like it.- Garden's cool.
0:31:26 > 0:31:29I can see us all sitting out there kind of thing.
0:31:29 > 0:31:33- Mm, definitely. Yeah, it's cool, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:31:33 > 0:31:36- YSHANA:- This house is perfect in a lot of ways.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38It's very close to the beach, restaurants.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41Night life is very good here in this area.
0:31:41 > 0:31:45It's very basic, but it has a lot of positives.
0:31:45 > 0:31:47Shall we see what Mum says about it, then?
0:31:47 > 0:31:49Yeah, let's give her a call.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52With the internet now what is technically known as
0:31:52 > 0:31:55"working properly", Dunstan is able to give his mum a video call.
0:31:57 > 0:32:00- Hey!- Hey, guys. How are you?
0:32:00 > 0:32:01- How are you?- Hi!
0:32:01 > 0:32:03Oh, it's so lovely to see you.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07Phoebe's description of the vibrant town
0:32:07 > 0:32:11and surrounding countryside on the property's doorstep
0:32:11 > 0:32:14certainly appeals to Dunstan and Abbie,
0:32:14 > 0:32:16as does the price.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20- The price is good. It's definitely in our price bracket.- Yeah.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23- The location's obviously good.- Yeah.
0:32:23 > 0:32:25So, I'm glad you're fairly positive about it
0:32:25 > 0:32:27because it is a contender.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29- How did it go? - Oh, it went really well.
0:32:29 > 0:32:32- Yes?- Yes, the connection wasn't any good in the house,
0:32:32 > 0:32:34but up on the roof I was able to talk to them.
0:32:34 > 0:32:36- All right.- And they really liked the place.- Oh!
0:32:36 > 0:32:39- So, I'm really pleased. - Superb. Superb.- Yeah.
0:32:39 > 0:32:43This property has a rental price of £800 a month -
0:32:43 > 0:32:45well within the group's budget.
0:32:45 > 0:32:48The inside is basic but caters for all their needs.
0:32:48 > 0:32:52The private garden and roof terrace combined with a great location
0:32:52 > 0:32:53means that this property
0:32:53 > 0:32:55could be their winter pad.
0:32:57 > 0:32:59Morjim has Phoebe excited
0:32:59 > 0:33:01about the possibilities that Goa has to offer -
0:33:01 > 0:33:04a life spent soaking up the sun
0:33:04 > 0:33:07rather than being soaked by the rain back in Britain.
0:33:11 > 0:33:13With the help and guidance of Yshana,
0:33:13 > 0:33:16Phoebe is finding out what she can get for her budget
0:33:16 > 0:33:18in Goa's highest season,
0:33:18 > 0:33:22experiencing a taste of winter in India.
0:33:22 > 0:33:25Mm! That is so good!
0:33:25 > 0:33:29Although rental prices are high, Phoebe, Dunstan and Abbie will enjoy
0:33:29 > 0:33:32a lower cost of living while they're here.
0:33:33 > 0:33:36Eating out in Goa at a mid-range restaurant
0:33:36 > 0:33:39costs an average of £5 per head,
0:33:39 > 0:33:44and a taxi home afterwards would be 85% cheaper than in Brighton.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47Although Dunstan and Abbie may have to rely on mobile data
0:33:47 > 0:33:50to stay connected throughout their stay,
0:33:50 > 0:33:54it will cost around 60% less than the UK's equivalent.
0:33:54 > 0:33:58This all contributes to making their winter sunshine budget go further,
0:33:58 > 0:34:02but they do need to find a property to call home.
0:34:02 > 0:34:06We are in a little village called Arambol.
0:34:06 > 0:34:09It's a beach village. It's a very vibrant community.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15Arambol is less than 30 minutes up the coast from Morjim.
0:34:17 > 0:34:19Just from the look of the street, Dunstan and Abbie -
0:34:19 > 0:34:22do you think this is something they'd be excited about?
0:34:22 > 0:34:25It's probably the most colourful place we've been to, Yshana.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27It's really lively and lots going on.
0:34:27 > 0:34:29I think they'd love it.
0:34:29 > 0:34:31Originally made popular as a destination for hippies
0:34:31 > 0:34:36and backpackers 20 years ago, Arambol remains a mellow paradise,
0:34:36 > 0:34:39attracting tourists of all nationalities
0:34:39 > 0:34:42to the almost ten miles of golden sandy beaches
0:34:42 > 0:34:44along this stretch of coastline.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47That looks like an amazing place.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50Do you think we should go in and ask them if it's for hire?
0:34:50 > 0:34:51- You're teasing me!- No.
0:34:51 > 0:34:54It can't be this one. It's so beautiful!
0:34:57 > 0:34:59- This is...- A nice, big, broad smile. - This is beautiful!
0:34:59 > 0:35:03My gosh, it's lovely.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07This property is a 136-year-old heritage village.
0:35:07 > 0:35:11I think it's the most beautiful Goanese home imaginable.
0:35:11 > 0:35:12Fantastic.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16It sleeps up to eight people in four bedrooms,
0:35:16 > 0:35:19two with en suite bathrooms.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22The first two were gorgeous,
0:35:22 > 0:35:26but each one progressively seems to get better.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29All of the bathrooms are simple yet elegantly decorated.
0:35:30 > 0:35:33It couldn't be improved upon. In no way.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36- I will let them know that. - Except if I were living here.
0:35:36 > 0:35:39The kitchen has recently been refurbished.
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- Oh, I love it.- So, we're going to have Dunstan here, Abbie here?
0:35:42 > 0:35:44- Full-time Dunstan in the kitchen...- Yeah.
0:35:44 > 0:35:46..preparing meals for Mama
0:35:46 > 0:35:51- and any guests that Mama might have come.- Me?- Yes!
0:35:51 > 0:35:54The dining space is at the back of the property
0:35:54 > 0:35:56outside on a covered veranda.
0:35:56 > 0:36:00I can certainly see Dunstan, Abbie and I sitting here.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04I don't think they'll believe this place, it's just so gorgeous.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06Phoebe has clearly fallen in love with this historic,
0:36:06 > 0:36:08beautifully furnished villa.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11There is, however, one potential drawback,
0:36:11 > 0:36:14and that's the close proximity to the busy main road.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18This property might not provide the tranquillity
0:36:18 > 0:36:20that Phoebe is in search of.
0:36:20 > 0:36:27The beauty of the house is a buffer to any external little negativity.
0:36:27 > 0:36:30The real question is, how much does this villa cost?
0:36:32 > 0:36:35We've come to the crux of the matter, Yshana.
0:36:35 > 0:36:38Are you going to tell me how much it costs to stay in this beautiful place?
0:36:40 > 0:36:45It is £990 per month. That's it.
0:36:45 > 0:36:48- This is the sort of maximum for me.- Yeah.
0:36:48 > 0:36:50But it's worth every Indian rupee.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53I think Dunstan and Abbie are absolutely going to love this place
0:36:53 > 0:36:55and I can't wait to show them.
0:36:55 > 0:36:57Is there the internet?
0:36:57 > 0:36:59Of course, of course, of course.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02- You've got absolute coverage here. - Oh, fantastic.
0:37:04 > 0:37:05Back home in Brighton,
0:37:05 > 0:37:08Abbie and Dunstan are eagerly awaiting Phoebe's call.
0:37:08 > 0:37:12- Get ready for that call from Mum, then?- Yay!- Yeah, let's go.
0:37:12 > 0:37:15RINGING
0:37:15 > 0:37:18- Hello.- Hello, Dunstan and Abbie. How are you?
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- Look at you!- Yeah, I'm so happy.
0:37:20 > 0:37:23I can't wait to show you the place I'm in at the moment.
0:37:23 > 0:37:26- You like it?- Yeah, I do.
0:37:26 > 0:37:28THEY LAUGH
0:37:28 > 0:37:31This is the hallway or the chamber you come into
0:37:31 > 0:37:33when you enter the house.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36It looks really pretty. I like all the flowers and everything.
0:37:36 > 0:37:38- Is there anything you don't like? - BOTH:- Not so far.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41It's got the most beautiful antique bed.
0:37:41 > 0:37:43- Oh, wow, that is lovely. - Looks amazing.
0:37:43 > 0:37:47And a little en suite bathroom.
0:37:47 > 0:37:48Whose bedroom is that going to be, then?
0:37:48 > 0:37:51If you play your cards right it might be yours!
0:37:52 > 0:37:57It is beautiful. It's a 136-year-old ancestral home.
0:37:57 > 0:38:02Lots of tranquillity, real beauty, and it looks gorgeous.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05Can you see yourselves in there cooking me a beautiful dinner?
0:38:05 > 0:38:08- I can. - SHE LAUGHS
0:38:09 > 0:38:13And there is the dining area, all beautifully laid already.
0:38:13 > 0:38:16I can definitely see myself there. It looks lovely.
0:38:16 > 0:38:18It's really, really nice.
0:38:18 > 0:38:20Where is the location of the house?
0:38:20 > 0:38:23It's in a beach village called Arambol,
0:38:23 > 0:38:26so it's got a fabulous mixture of life
0:38:26 > 0:38:28and tranquillity at the same time.
0:38:28 > 0:38:32The location sounds perfect and the house does look perfect, too.
0:38:32 > 0:38:36- I'm excited.- Could manage six to eight weeks here?
0:38:36 > 0:38:38I think so. Just about.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40So, what's the price of the property?
0:38:40 > 0:38:43It's £990 a month.
0:38:43 > 0:38:46I think you can tell the jump in price
0:38:46 > 0:38:49really reflects what you get for your money.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52I think you can tell by my reaction that I really do love it,
0:38:52 > 0:38:55but it is right at the top end of the budget,
0:38:55 > 0:38:58so we have to, you know, think about it very seriously.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01- That's true.- Love you guys. - Miss you, too.- Bye!
0:39:02 > 0:39:05- Ah, there you are. - Hi.- How did it go?
0:39:05 > 0:39:09- Oh, they like it a lot. - Oh, super!- Yeah.- Super.
0:39:09 > 0:39:11It's just that it's at the top end of the budget,
0:39:11 > 0:39:14- so we need to consider this, but... - Yes, absolutely.
0:39:14 > 0:39:17- All right.- Let's sleep on it. - Excellent. Let's have a bite.- OK.
0:39:19 > 0:39:22Available to rent for £990 a month,
0:39:22 > 0:39:26property four is a really serious contender.
0:39:26 > 0:39:28With four bedrooms, it has plenty of space,
0:39:28 > 0:39:31its location in a popular coastal village
0:39:31 > 0:39:34is perfect for Dunstan and Abbie to explore.
0:39:34 > 0:39:35However, it is close
0:39:35 > 0:39:37to a busy main road.
0:39:38 > 0:39:39Although just within
0:39:39 > 0:39:41Phoebe's maximum budget,
0:39:41 > 0:39:42it's the most expensive property
0:39:42 > 0:39:45they've seen.
0:39:45 > 0:39:46Question is, will they decide
0:39:46 > 0:39:48it's worth the extra money?
0:39:51 > 0:39:54Yshana has shown Phoebe four very different properties.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56It's been an amazing experience.
0:39:56 > 0:39:59- Yeah.- And, obviously, I couldn't have done it without you.
0:39:59 > 0:40:02Phoebe, Dunstan and Abbie have a lot to talk about
0:40:02 > 0:40:04before making a big decision.
0:40:05 > 0:40:07Hi!
0:40:07 > 0:40:09- Hey!- Hi, Dunstan and Abbie.- Hey!
0:40:09 > 0:40:13- How are you?- Dunstan and Abbie, I have driven this beautiful woman
0:40:13 > 0:40:15almost into a nervous breakdown.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17I'm sure you've looked after Mum well.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19She's a tricky customer,
0:40:19 > 0:40:22but I've spoke to her and she's happy with the places, so...
0:40:22 > 0:40:26And she's a mother who's really looking out for the two of you.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28There are some places that she liked, but she kept thinking,
0:40:28 > 0:40:32"Oh, I'm not sure whether Dunstan and Abbie would think about it."
0:40:32 > 0:40:34Never lose that mummy instinct, do you?
0:40:35 > 0:40:38I think we've got some ideas in mind.
0:40:38 > 0:40:41I think we can go away
0:40:41 > 0:40:43and have a good chat, think about lots of things,
0:40:43 > 0:40:46but I think there will be a positive outcome.
0:40:46 > 0:40:50- And thank you for lending your mum for four days.- I know.
0:40:50 > 0:40:52I'll get her back soon.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- Bye-bye, guys. - Lots of love to you both.
0:40:54 > 0:40:56- Bye!- Bye!
0:41:01 > 0:41:05Wanting to experience the healing warmth of the sun during winter,
0:41:05 > 0:41:08Phoebe, Dunstan and Abbie decided to get away.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13I've reached the time in my life for me
0:41:13 > 0:41:16where I have to make the very best of myself now
0:41:16 > 0:41:18and in a wonderful environment.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22Property one provided a rustic Goan experience...
0:41:23 > 0:41:25I think Dunstan would love this place.
0:41:25 > 0:41:27..but felt just too remote.
0:41:28 > 0:41:31I don't think there's anything in the village except cows.
0:41:32 > 0:41:34Property two took them over the state border
0:41:34 > 0:41:37to a house on a secluded beach...
0:41:37 > 0:41:39I think I've gone to heaven already!
0:41:39 > 0:41:41..but it wasn't in Goa.
0:41:44 > 0:41:47Feeling as if they wanted to be in the heart of a busier place,
0:41:47 > 0:41:50property three in Morjim delivered on location
0:41:50 > 0:41:52but lacked interior comfort.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55It's a great halfway house, Yshana, but one is also connected
0:41:55 > 0:41:59to the world just at the bottom of the lane.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01In Arambol, there was a lot going on
0:42:01 > 0:42:04and the property certainly had the wow factor...
0:42:04 > 0:42:08The location sounds perfect and the house does look perfect, too.
0:42:08 > 0:42:11..but all that luxury came at a price.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14I think you can tell the jump in price
0:42:14 > 0:42:17really reflects what you get for your money.
0:42:20 > 0:42:24Phoebe has experienced the beauty and splendour of India,
0:42:24 > 0:42:27but did any of the properties impress the family enough
0:42:27 > 0:42:29to make Goa their new home away from home?
0:42:33 > 0:42:35- Hey!- Hi!
0:42:35 > 0:42:37Hi from sunny Goa!
0:42:37 > 0:42:42I've been here for a whole month and I'm feeling really at home now.
0:42:42 > 0:42:45I'm glad to say that Phoebe took the plunge
0:42:45 > 0:42:47and rented out the last property she saw -
0:42:47 > 0:42:50the stunning Arambol villa.
0:42:50 > 0:42:53Unfortunately, Dunstan and Abbie had to postpone their trip
0:42:53 > 0:42:57as Abbie was taken ill shortly before they were due to leave.
0:42:57 > 0:42:58I got here two days ago.
0:42:58 > 0:43:01She's just recovering and getting back to full strength
0:43:01 > 0:43:04and she is going to be joining us. She's got her flights booked
0:43:04 > 0:43:05and she'll be out here in about ten days.
0:43:05 > 0:43:09But I get to spend some time with my mum in Goa, which is great.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13I've been doing huge amounts of meditation and yoga,
0:43:13 > 0:43:15which is exactly what I wanted to do.
0:43:15 > 0:43:17I've been going for long walks on the beach.
0:43:17 > 0:43:19It's been absolute heaven.
0:43:19 > 0:43:21I could do this months on end no problem.
0:43:23 > 0:43:27- Goodbye from us here. - Goodbye from us here in Goa.
0:43:27 > 0:43:29- BOTH:- Namaste! - Yeah!