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Mandalay is a hidden gem, which has recently been fully refurbished. It has 3 double bedrooms and while the price is based on full occupancy it can be adjusted for smaller groups or couples.
Located just 700 metres from the beach, the villas sits besides the Koggala Lake with views down to the sea.
WHAT ITS GOT
A palatial master bedroom occupies the whole of the top floor, with en-suite bathroom, role top bath and a private veranda. There are too further bedrooms on the ground floor also with en-suites and an adjoining private garden with day bed for one of the rooms. The house is tastefully decorated through out with Sri Lankan antiques.
As well as the main house there is a pool house, with a large open air sitting/dinning area, a small kitchen and an outside shower. The pool is an excellent size, child friendly and has lovely views out onto the lake.
FOOD & DRINK
The house is fully staffed, although they don't live on site. Food will be prepared at your request or alternatively you may wish to take advantage of the areas numerous local restaurants and boutique hotels.
Water and fruit juices are always available, but guests are asked to bring their own alcohol or inform the villa of what you would like before arrival.
FUN & GAMES
The villa has access to a speed boat which can be taken out on the lake and used for fishing. Or you can fish using the rods provided at the end of the pontoon. Bikes will be provided on request if you fancy peddling off to discover the lush rural belt home to traditional Sri Lankan village, local crafts and beautiful temples. Or alternatively the beach is just 5 mins away with marine life which is said to rival that of the Great Barrier Reef.
15 mins away the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a beautiful and peaceful place to explore. Take a sunset walk around the fort walls, wander around the cobbled, labyrinth-like streets for a real insight into local life, mooch in the Fort's great array of gift shops and antique dealers or having dinner at one of the Fort's boutique hotels.
Trips to Yala or Uda Walawe National Park for a leopard & elephant safari are also possible from this part of the coast, as well as excursions to the Rainforest, gem mines, hot air ballooning, turtle hatcheries, Dondra Lighthouse or a low lying tea plantation.
DRAWBACKS
The staff are extremely pleasant but their english is not fabulous. Having said that the manager Alastair MacFarlane is always on call.
Click for more information on:
Sri Lanka Holidays,
Sri Lanka Villas,
Sri Lanka Hotels,
Sri Lanka Tours.
Better still give us a call on 0207 112 0019 or email srilanka@fleewinter.com for free independent advice on the best places to stay.
Notes
1. Price guide at high/peak times for indicative purposes only – please contact us for a specific quote.
2. Prices quoted “per night” are usually for one room based on 2 people sharing and breakfast is also often included
3. Prices “per week” are for entire property on a self-catering basis. Extra days are charged at 1/7 th of the weekly rate.
4. All properties are fully equipped, including bath towels and bed linen.
5. Whilst every effort is made to keep details up to date individual owners may make alterations and improvements as they see fit. Clients are advised to seek confirmation for specific aspects that are particularly important to them.
6. All bookings made with Fleewinter are fully bonded under a UK Government approved scheme managed by the Association of British Travel Organisers Trust. Our ABTOT membership is 5133 and more info can be found at www.abtot.com or by calling (UK) 0845 4504 618. |
