Conceived by a leading Australian architect you enter the premises via a large garden area from the main 'Galle to Matara' road. From this garden area you climb a few steps and enter the house through double doors.

WHAT ITS GOT

Immediately upon entering the villa there lays a fish pond with gently trickling water and the occasional ripples caused by the several fish. Whilst the pond is the foot of this villa, the Indian Ocean is its head, and moving around the pond, the full magnificent view of the breaking waves opens before you.

A large swimming pool is the central feature, on one side of which are the bedrooms and sitting room whilst the other side is a covered verandah. A small garden at the front of the villa strewn with coconut trees falls onto a beach that often features in 'paradise' brochures.

There are 4 bedrooms. [3 doubles and 1 twin]. The master bedroom could not be closer to the beach and you will drift off, and waken, to the sound of the surf. It has a small private terrace with seating. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. The twin room has an outside shower.

There is a sitting room and planter's chairs/ sun loungers that can be placed along the verandah that surrounds the pool or in the garden. The dining table is at the foot of the swimming pool and looks out across the pool over the ocean.

FOOD & DRINK

There is a fully modern kitchen with all appliances. The cook/Manager is very capable, speaks good English and provides excellent western dishes as well as fabulous curries. Discuss your requirements with the cook. Breakfast of fruit; juices; local delicacies as well as tea (of course) is provided. For all other meals you will need to purchase the necessary ingredients. This can be done by either going to one of the daily fish, fruit and veg markets yourself or providing the cook with some cash and he will do it. He will keep an account of expenditure for your inspection. There is a small supermarket in Galle where most basic western items can be purchased.

FUN & GAMES

Excursions from the villas included a trip to release turtles into the sea, from where some will return up to 30 years later to exactly the same beach to lay eggs, and a visit 10 miles inland to Illuketia, a lovely old plantation house, where you can lunch on the verandah watching monkeys swing in the jungle in front of you, and follow your meal with a swim in a pool surrounded by a spice garden. (Will Buckely - The Observer)

WHAT OTHERS THOUGHT

"We stayed at Sanda Kirana, which has a cloistered swimming pool. It is open to the elements and the breeze comes off the sea and cools the properties. To fall asleep and awaken to the plangent Indian Ocean is to be transported to a calmer place. Every need is catered for with your hosts buying fruit and fish from the market and turning them into sumptuous feasts." (Will Buckley, The Observer - Feb 07)

ESSENTIAL EXTRAS

In addition to the manger/chef there is a room girl and a houseboy. The gardener /pool attendant makes up the full compliment of staff.

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Key Features:
Pool - Private Pool
Restaurant - On site/10 mins drive
2 double beds
2 single beds
3 bathrooms
3 en-suite
Sea Views