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Elephant House

Sri Lanka

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast Service
  • Chef Service
  • Swimming pool
  • Wifi

Our View

A tranquil hideaway with atmospheric views, Elephant house offers beautiful rice paddy views and a lovely large pool.

In brief

  • Tranquil setting
  • Large private pool
  • Stays of less than 7 nights available, excluding Christmas and New Year

About the villa

Tucked away in a perfectly peaceful location overlooking the vibrant paddy fields of Galle, Elephant House is a dreamy combination of cutting edge design and optimum...

Tucked away in a perfectly peaceful location overlooking the vibrant paddy fields of Galle, Elephant House is a dreamy combination of cutting edge design and optimum comfort. Its location is truly atmospheric in the heart of southern Sri Lanka, yet only a short drive to the closest beaches. Passing along the large veranda, the first room in the villa is the stylish sitting room that has a large sofa and armchairs, with retractable shutters that can be fully opened to reveal the wide screen panorama of the surrounding rice paddies and a welcome cooling breeze. Running through the centre of the house is a sleek space, housing the kitchen and indoor dining area. The dining table sits on the paddy side of the house, allowing for atmospheric dining; on the other side is the well-equipped kitchen.  Leading from the sitting room are the two queen bedrooms with outdoors showers; antique finishing touches, such as fans and typewriters add a certain romance. There are two beautiful master suites with four poster king beds. Both rooms are en suite  - one has a bath, while the other has an ambient double outdoor shower.  

Outside, the huge 18m long pool runs perpendicular to the paddy and is perfect for swimming laps. The poolside pavilion is a wonderful open space, great for practicing yoga and enjoying a barbecue prepared by the in-villa chef. The chef specialises in excellent Sri Lankan cuisine. A holiday at Elephant house can be as relaxed or active as you wish.  Learn how to make hoppers and curries with the villa chefs. Head to the beach to relax or go surfing/bodyboarding. Take a guided bicycle ride through Galle’s rural hinterland. Visit a lowland tea factory for tasting sessions and tours. Embark on coastal cruises or whale/dolphin watching in season. Tour the atmospheric streets of the history-laden Galle Fort with excellent restaurants, boutique shopping and sunset views over historic sites. Relax with an in-villa massage or beauty treatment. Go shopping and eat out – the local team will be pleased to recommendations. Guests have very much enjoyed this property, early booking recommended.

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Villa Details

Accommodation

Ground Floor

  • Sitting room opening to terraces
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room opening to terraces
  • Master suite (super king size bed) opening to terrace with shower room en suite opening to double outdoor shower
  • Second master suite (super king size bed) with shower room en suite opening to outdoor shower
  • 2 double bedrooms, each with shower room en suite opening to outdoor shower
View Floor Plan

Facilities

Children's Facilities

  • Cot
  • Highchair

Cooking Outdoors

  • Barbecue

Entertainment

  • WiFi
  • Satellite TV (limited English speaking channels)
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • CD player

Keeping Cool

  • Air conditioning in all bedrooms

Kitchen Essentials

  • Oven
  • Hob
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Nespresso machine
  • Blender

Private Pool

  • 20m x m
  • Outdoor shower
  • WC
  • Pool towels

Something Special

  • Bathroom amenities

Villa Essentials

  • Safe in each bedroom
  • Telephone

Service & Staffing

Included

  • Daily maid service
  • Chef service 3 meals per day, 7 day(s) per week

Available On Request at an Additional Cost

  • Pre-arrival grocery shopping
  • All food and beverages
  • Laundry service
  • Fresh cut flowers on arrival
  • Wine delivery
  • In-villa wellness beauty wellness treatments
  • Airport transfers

Important Information

Please note that there is a 50% deposit required for Christmas/New Year bookings and, if advised, other peak dates.

The menu is a selection of dishes that the chef likes to produce but if you have any special requests we recommend guests to discuss them with him. If you like your scrambled eggs a particular way, or your coffee to a certain strength we recommend that you join Sunil in the kitchen and show him. Similarly if you have any allergies or particular dislikes please let Sunil know. All meals are available to order and the menu is a guide and not meant as a fixed selection of dishes so do discuss your preferences and explore. Please note that the kitchen is set up as it would be in a home so we do ask that meals are selected as you would at home, and not a restaurant. Sunil will ask for a cash float to cover the cost of ingredients and the transport to get them and he'll provide receipts and accounts on request or when further funds are required.

Minimum Stays

Christmas & New Year (14th December - 7th January) - 7 nights

15 - 24 February, March 26 - April 5 - 5 nights

All other dates - 2 nights

OWNER MANAGED

The villa manager of the property you are staying in will meet you on arrival and visit you during your stay if you wish, and both the villa manager and a CV Villas representative will be available by phone. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

TENANCY TIMES

Arrival from 1400  Departure by 1100

LOW WALLS

Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.

 

Location

Amenities

  • Galle 15km
  • Bentota 72Km
  • Mirissa 27km
  • Yala National Park (safari) 141km
  • Colombo 140km

Beaches

  • Koggala 5km
  • Unawatuna 14km

Airport

  • Colombo Airport 116km
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