Puttalam Vacation villa rental with shared pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • Villa
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.5 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Khomba House was designed by a leading young Sri Lankan architect and completed in 2009. With it's wide open spaces and high ceilings it combines the feeling of a cool beach house with a classic Sri Lankan colonial villa. Established in partnership with the neighbouring Bar Reef resort, the villa offers perfect seclusion with access to the facilities of a larger destination offering infinity pools, restaurants, bars and plenty of massage and yoga

Set in the middle of six acres of private tropical gardens which provide two hundred metres of virgin beachfront with golden sands. Unlike the beaches of the South the sea is beautifully calm and free from currents.

The Villa is fully staffed with a superb chef, manager, maid and gardeners. Meals can be taken however you wish from a BBQ at the beach house, under the stars in the garden or under the high ceilings of the wonderfully ventilated dining room.

With its own boat for your exclusive use you can visit the daily display of 1000's of dolphins, venture further out to visit whales or enjoy snorkelling of the neighbouring Bar Reef.

Khomba enjoys close friendly relationships with neighbouring facilities providing you with access to three superb pools and their accompanying bars and dining facilities.

The Villa comprises of two double bedrooms, with en suite facilities, and a further day room which can accommodate a further three people. There are also daybeds in the main bedrooms which are suitable for small children. There is an 18x5 metre veranda providing most of the day space with views looking across the garden to the beach.

With absolute privacy guaranteed (and zero hawkers), children can safely roam the coconut groves and comb the beach to their hearts content and if the sumptuous Sri Lankan curries are not to their taste then the chef willl happily reproduce their favourite meals.

During the low season the area just North of Khomba, with its shallow lagoon, has become a Mecca for kite and windsurfers. Courses can be booked for beginners and advanced sailors will love the variety of sea states and consistent winds.

Khomba Beach House was voted as a Harpers Bazaar Top 10 Beach destination.

Further details

We try and be as completely flexible with bookings as possible. If you plan to stay a couple of days and then go off to Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest national park, for a couple of nights, we'll do our best to keep the house for you on your return, but not charge you while you are away.

Planning on a longer trip? Include Khomba on a circular tour taking in the tea estates of the highland, the cultural triangle and the Wilpattu National Park. We are very happy to provide advice on how to make the most of your Sri Lankan holiday.

Further details indoors

The house is laid out in a classic Sri Lankan style. In addition to the two double bedrooms, which have a further daybed in each there is an en suite living room which has three day beds. The vast main living area is completely open to the sea affording panoramic views of the Indian ocean. The dining room lies just off the main living area, adjoining the kitchen. This too is open to the beach front. The Villa is set in six acres of what was formerly a coconut plantation. Now planted with a variety of fruits, clients are free to wander through the leafy palms to their own covered beach hut situated right at the waters edge.

If you can muster the energy there's a volley ball court and all the beach toys including fishing and snorkelling equipment.

Normally guests allow our chef to guide them through an exquisite array of Sri Lankan dishes, but if you have a particular hankering for prawn, tuna, lobster or crab, they can be supplied at a moments notice.

Worried about the food being too spicy? Our challenge is to make sure that all tastes are catered for and the chef will do her utmost to make everyone happy.

Further details outdoors

From October to April guests are able to go out whale and dolphin watching, a truly spectacular phenomenon as literally hundreds gather in the feeding grounds just off the reef.

The villa has four bicycles which allow guests the opportunity to travel the wider resort, or if they're feeling very energetic, make the 5km trip into the local town.

Boat trips are also available to go snorkelling on the reef or fishing. New to the area is the nearby kite surfing school which operates off the inland lagoon.

During the low season the area is probably one of the best spots in Asia for kite surfing and windsurfing with numerous schools taking advantage of the flat water and consistent afternoon breeze.

Khomba has it's own Tuk Tuk, so at a moments notice you can be whisked to anywhere in the locality

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 3: 3 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 2 En suites

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Children's pool
  • Private garden
  • Swing set
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Boat available
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

You will be met by the manager, Sisira, he and the chef, Indrani, will look after your every need during your stay. However if you have any questions prior to departure, or on your return please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

About the owner

Victoria F.
Calendar last updated:
27 Mar 2024

Years listed:
13

Languages spoken: English
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Aldona J
Fairbanks, Alaska

A gorgeous house with impeccable service
Feb 2018

Khomba house is situated on 6 acres and faces the ocean. The rooms are spacious, the outdoor showers lovely, and the decoration just beautiful. The best thing, as others have commented, is the service… More 

27 Feb 2018

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Docrob111
Docrob111

Amazing rental, Incredible food. Best family holiday ever.
Dec 2017

Perfect beach front setting. Beautiful villa with the most amazing villa manager who went that extra mile to ensure we had the most amazing family holiday. The food was plentiful , delicious and accom… More 

4 Jan 2018

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Response from the owner
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, so kind of you. We would love it if you would like to return. Sisira and Indrani would be thrilled. Thank you again and a very happy new year to you and your family. With very best wishes Vicky

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

abridgeAU
Sydney, Australia

Khomba House - the perfect start to 18 days in Sri Lanka
Dec 2017

The 2 days/nights we spent at Khomba House was fantastic. The place itself is lovely with large rooms, plenty of sleeping options wifi and beautiful grounds but it was Sisira, Indrani and the team tha… More 

3 Jan 2018

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Response from the owner
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We would love to have you back any time at Khomba. Sisira and Indrani would be very excited to see you again. Thank you.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

The dream come true
Oct 2014

Thank you so very much for such a fantastic stay at Khomba. We had a simply amazing time. Best of all was the sea. It was so relaxing to be able to watch my grandchildren play in the water all day,… More 

26 Oct 2014

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Denver G

Amazing Getaway
Oct 2014

What a stunning place and the photos don't do it justice. Slightly off the beaten track its a house and grounds offering complete peace, but at the same time you are slowly immersed in the wonde… More 

21 Oct 2014

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Victoria (the owner) a message.

If Victoria (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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