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Ginigalla Vacation villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • Villa
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 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 2 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Set in an acre and a half of lush tropical gardens with a large infinity edge swimming pool, overlooking coloured paddy fields. The Garden House is a haven of hospitality in this little known part of Southern Sri Lanka. It is within easy reach of the walled city of Galle, now listed as a world's heritage site and close to the glorious beaches of the south coast. The 1870s, planter's house has been carefully renovated and restored recently to provide a welcoming retreat which is luxurious yet informal. The house was awarded the 2008 first place for “Personal house in Sri Lanka”
The Garden House's four en suite double rooms and separate garden cottage are designed to combine style with comfort. Balconies and terraces offer extensive views and each room is furnished with a mix of antique and individual pieces including king seize four poster beds and overhead fans. Floors are of cool, polished cement or original Jack wood boards. High vaulted ceilings give a sense of space. Luxurious en suite bathrooms are furnished to a high standard with powerful showers and plentiful hot water.
The emphasis is on relaxation with discrete but attentive service. The whole house can be rented as a private villa or the rooms and the garden cottage can be booked on an individual basis. The garden house is ideal for a family get together, a group of friends or any special events. Everything can be arranged to make your stay perfect, what ever the occasion.
The large, infinity pool sits alongside paddy fields. Swim or laze in the shade of the trees and listen to the birds. Enjoy a drink, have lunch or just do nothing. There are plenty of quiet corners in the garden, in which to hide away.
You can see plenty of birds like parakeets, storks, peacocks, egrets, kingfishers, paradise flycatchers, orioles, woodpeckers, hornbills, cranes, and herons just to mention a few. In the early mornings, and late afternoons, monkeys are roaming around in the tree tops in the nearby jungle and in the garden. Watch the lizards and mongooses forage under the high coconut palms or go for a stroll in the small spice garden.
The Garden House honours the ecological code of 'minimal impact' through sound waste management practices and use of local resources. As part of its social responsibility the Garden House is committed to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community.
The house comes fully staffed with experienced, English speaking housekeeper, cook and outdoor staff. A full laundry service is available. Meals and drinks can be taken in the shade of the large, south facing veranda overlooking the gardens and paddy fields. Locally caught seafood with tropical fruits and vegetables are the ingredients of delicious and imaginative menus that change daily. Special diets can be catered for - just tell us what your requirements are and we will be pleased to adapt menus accordingly.
The Garden House is located in the unspoiled village of Ginigalla approximately ten kilometres outside Galle. The beaches of the Indian Ocean are just a ten minute drive away and the nearby airport of Koggala provides a regular air taxi service to and from Colombo. Transport can be provided from any point of arrival.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 5 Full beds
  • 5 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
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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The Garden House – Home 334162

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    About the owner

    Ulla D.
    Calendar last updated:
    02 Nov 2019

    Years listed:
    11

    Languages spoken: English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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    Fenella B
    Bellingen, Australia

    An idyllic end to our trip
    Sep 2015

    This is a case of the reality being even better than the website. The Garden House is beautifully maintained , the pool and gardens delightful and the food was possibly the best we ate during the who… More 

    17 Sep 2015

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Faradaywanderer
    Castlemaine Victoria Australia

    Beautiful house and wonderful food
    Sep 2015

    We stayed as part of a group of 10 people and it was a wonderful house to stay in. The cook Pushpa provided us with lovely food and the hosts Ulla and Jorgen were very considerate of our needs. The … More 

    16 Sep 2015

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    Vieri s
    Florence, Italy

    very beautiful house
    Mar 2015

    The Garden House is an architecturally very special house, inspired in part by the work of Bawa and in keeping with local tradition. It is extremely well appointed and the staff care for it in every m… More 

    3 Apr 2015

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    ChristofR_12
    Pfinztal, Germany

    Sri Lanca mit Herz, Stil und viel Natur
    Jan 2015

    Wir waren über Neujahr einige Tage im Garden House bei Ulla und Joergen. Kurz ein Traum. Wohnen bei Interessanten und lieben Menschen, mit klasse Essen und das ganze eingebettet in einen Paradies… More 

    11 Jan 2015

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    Hanneke C
    Utrecht, The Netherlands

    The best place in Sri Lanka
    Feb 2014

    We waren zo gelukkig om hier een aantal dagen te mogen verblijven. En het was absoluut het beste guesthouse waar we in Sri Lanka waren. In een prachtige, rustige omgeving, wat ook geldt voor het terr… More 

    20 Apr 2014

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

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