Celão Villas - Kabalana House

Celão Villas – Kabalana House

Galle

Sri Lanka

Details

Dotted with antiques, which radiate their Dutch heritage, it embraces the flavor of the locale. Heavenly beach life sneakily meets earthy luxury.

INDOORS

Minimalist and modern, adorned with paintings from young Sri Lankan artists, the openness lets in our beautiful coconut tree-sprinkled garden and an endless expanse of sea.

OUTDOORS

The credit for the pavilions goes to my brothers. They felt it would be cool to have ‘chill spots’. One facing the sea, perfect to wine and dine at night. The other, for idyllic sun soaked mornings in-between an azure pool and a turquoise ocean.

Memories of us three teenagers and Mum swimming out to catch waves to body board are testimony to its surfing repute.

Amenities

Beach

Boutique

Exclusive

Location and transfer

AROUND AND ABOUT

The 16th century UNESCO World Heritage site is a 30-minute drive away. The Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is said to be the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South-East Asia, displaying European architectural styles fusing with South Asian traditions. Some of these structures now house art galleries, antique jewelry stores and quaint cafes worth perusing.

Closer home is Unavatuna with a character all its own. Laid-back yet throbbing with life made of seafood, heaps of cafes, pubs and lively nightlife.

Mirissa is further south, a little fishing town with a charismatic port for trawlers. Depending on the time of year whale and dolphin watching with a responsible tour operator is a must-do.

Accommodation

ROOMS

Sheer glass windows when opened welcome balmy breezes and panoramic views of golden sunsets and ice blue horizons to four-poster beds under an intricate wooden ceiling; in four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms

VILLA AMENITIES

Four double bedrooms with air-conditioning/fan and ensuite bathrooms
Private swimming pool and baby pool
Direct access to reef protected beach
Satellite TV and DVD player
Free Wi-Fi internet
iPod dock
Spacious dining and living areas
Beach-side and pool-side pavilions
Large oceanfront garden
Full-time chef and house staff

INDIVIDUAL BEDROOM AMENITIES

Airconditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Mini bar
Private safety box
Free Wi-Fi internet
Ensuite bathroom with double basin
Three ensuites have both a shower and a bath
Mosquito nets

FOOD

Indika, our cook, there from day one, creates delicious meals. Tag along with him to the local market and pick vegetables of your choice, seafood from the fish market or straight from the nets of the fisherman on the beach.

Or just laze, order from the menu or attempt to challenge Indika with a craving. Be spoilt by our butlers and housekeepers so eager to please.

Carve your memory in the guest book; we’ll add it to ours.

(GH)

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