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Habarana Vacation villa rental with internet access and air con

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Villa
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
1 night min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Nearest beach 90 mi
Child friendly
Car advised
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

“Hiddenside" where nature meets heritage central to the all heritage sites and other tourists attractions and its surroundings are a natural landscape home to native trees, jungle and endemic species of birds and other fauna & flora. There are frequent visits of elephants even during the dry season due to the abundance of natural springs in the property. We also strive to provide you with Serenity in its purest form, enjoy nature & all local activities authentically. This active village is non-commercialized and we do everything possible to preserve it.

It is an ideal place for artists, inspirational for writers & poets & more so to relax outdoors and enjoy the calmness of the inherited untouched landscape.

Children can enjoy its safe haven too.

All historical tourist attractions are easily accessible with a vehicle & is within reach in a short span of time. The villa comprises of three double bed rooms with en-suites and a large family room with en-suite. All bedrooms and bathrooms are kept insect free as much as possible. It has four indoor reception rooms and one outdoor. The whole villa can be booked for $150 for 4 guests and each additional guests $20. Maximum of 12 guests can comfortably occupy the entire villa.

All bedrooms are air-con and private bathrooms are with hot water. It's strictly non-smoking, consumption of alcohol and loud music are not allowed in the rooms or in indoor receptions areas except designated outdoor courtyard.

Each room has its own entrance and kept far apart from the other which gives your independent living.

All rooms have comfortable beds and bedding arrangements

Things to know

1) Set menu for the day Lunch per person $7 and Dinner per person $8. 2) Please place your meals requirements after breakfast for the day. 3) No drivers and tour guides are allowed to have meals or lodging in the villa. 4) Driver quarters are available for one driver and a guide and meals (only breakfast and dinner) at a nominal charge of Rs1000/= per person. 5) Children under 4 years of age are free and are only accommodated in rooms "Cinnamon" and "Saffron" and will be counted in for the guests numbers allowed in a room. 6) You will faintly hear the prayers said in our local Buddhist temple around 6-7 pm when you are in the villa. 7) We endeavor to keep our villa insect and dirty free at all times. Sometimes you might find the odd small frog or two in the bathroom and toilet. They are harmless but If you are feeling uncomfortable please call us for assistance. 8) In case of a electricity failure in the district our generators will provide you sufficient electricity for lights, ceiling fans and the kitchen appliances to work but not the air conditions. 9) In case of air condition break down in the night please bare with us by using ceiling fans until we can attend to it next day.

10) You will have WiFi connection at a certain time of the day and also the reception can sometimes vary as we are located little bit away from the nearest signal towers.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Bedroom 4: King bed 2 Twin beds
4 En suites, 1 Toilet Only

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private garden
Internet access
Satellite TV

Interaction with guest

The staff of Hiddenside and friendly neighbours will help and guide you through during your stay with us. We will ensure that you will be looked after, feel as you haven't left home. Our staff will be yours. We will not have more than 12 guests as our aim is to give you personalised service.

from $222/night

HiddenSide waya ulpatha – Home 7509750

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HiddenSide waya ulpatha – Home 7509750

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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 4 weeks before check-in.

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

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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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).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

1. No smoking in bedrooms or bathrooms except designated outdoor courtyard
2. Loud music not allowed
3. Excessive alchohol consumption that leads to uncontrolable behavior no allowed

Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 1 night

About the owner

Paul D.

Tourist License
HOLIDAYVILLA

Calendar last updated:: 19 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 7
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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SusAUS

Sydney

Paul is a wonderful host

Aug 2017

Thank you Paul and team for a wonderful stay at your beautiful estate. Paul and his staff were very friendly and so accommodating. Hiddenside is a beautiful estate with a lovely breezy outside area … More

15 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you Susan. It was a great pleasure to meet you and family. You were very easy going and that helped us to give you that service without any difficulties. I will have you back anytime and recommend you to any hosts. Thank you again

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

a23c11

Cercenasco, Italy

Sogno

Aug 2017

Siamo una famiglia di 4 persone con 2 figlie di 20 anni, siamo stati 3 giorni, quando avevamo ormai perso ogni speranza in quanto l'autista del tuck tuck non conosceva la strada, ad accoglierci c… More

22 Aug 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you Sabrina, Clara, Agnese and handsome daddy for giving us a fantastic review. You are truly family rather than guests to me. We got close that much. You were humble and so friendly. I will have you anytime. Love you all dearly

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

prasennab

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Aug 2017

We stayed one night in this place.Wonderful experience. Rooms are spacious and well maintained and clean. The bungalow is on an 8 acre land. We went for hike in the jungle and spotted few peacocks … More

7 Aug 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you Prasanna. You and your guests have been great. It was pleasure meeting you lot. Wish to see you agai and thanks for all the compliments you have given for HiddenSide waya ulpatha

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

MarianaW4

Five star service

Apr 2017

I stayed three nights at HiddenSide and encountered genuine Sri Lankan hospitality, beautiful surroundings and neighbours. After four weeks on the road, I can easily say that it has been the highlight… More

13 May 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you Mariana for your great comments which has boost our morals. It was great pleasure having you at HiddenSide waya ulpatha. You were really someone who enjoyed your freedom and same time enjoyed our serene atmosphere. You really interact with our villagers . We will have you, family and friends anytime.

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

ayanthie

Los Angeles, California

Beautiful bunglow

Mar 2017

This is a beautifully remodeled old "wallawwa" in the middle of a jungle. Its minimalistic and modern. It's about 5 km in from the main rd, conveniently located next to the cultural tr… More

15 Mar 2017

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Response from the owner

Thank you for a great review. It has given us a huge boost and an encouragement to a little hospitality business we are engaged in. Surely you and family are wonderful guests to meet and I wish to have our connection going. Wish you have you back anytime. Give my regards to David and your mother

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Review 1-5 of 9

FAQs

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You can get in touch with Paul (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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Send Paul (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Paul the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Paul (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Paul (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Paul (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Paul (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

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.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Paul (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

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 Paul (the owner) a message.

If Paul (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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