Location:
Ambalama is located 7km south of historic Galle on
Dahawela beach, one of the many beautiful small bays that
stretch from Galle down to Sri Lanka’s southern tip.
The journey from Colombo takes a shade over three hours. Allow
4 ½ hours from the airport or consider taking the SriLankan
Air Taxi, which now offers daily scheduled flights from Katunayake
International Airport. Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO-protected
World Heritage site. Day trips can be organised to Sinharaja
Rainforest and Yala National Park.
Description:
Ambalama is a smart four-bedroom beach villa situated
on a pristine beach in the fishing village of Dahawela, a
few minutes drive from the historic city of Galle. Enter the
house across stepping-stones over a water pool and into an
open plan sitting dining area. White terrazzo floors and high
ceiling encourage cool airflow. Large teak double doors lead
directly to the pool with uninterrupted views of the beach
and Indian Ocean.
Accommodation:
Ambalama has three double rooms and one twin room all with
en suite bathrooms and all with direct sea views. Two rooms
have a/c and all have ceiling fans. Four-poster beds are comfortable
and have fitted mosquito nets. The ensuite bathrooms have
h/c water showers, twin washbasins and w/c. Two bedrooms have
outdoor showers.
Facilities:
Sitting area with two large sofas, and additional
seating and sun-beds on the pool terrace. Outdoor dining and
BBQ is organized according to guest’s wishes. For formal
dining a circular table is laid in the sitting area and additional
tables can be laid by the infinity swimming pool. There is
a fully equipped kitchen where the in-house cook prepares
Sri Lankan rice and curries as well as western dishes, using
fresh local produce. There are several beach bars and small
restaurants nearby. The staff at Ambalama consists of an English-speaking
resident manager – Amal -- who is extremely helpful,
a cook, two housekeeping staff, a gardener and nightwatchmen.
Excursions: A 20-minute drive will take you
to the historic city of Galle where the 17th century Dutch
Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located. Explore the
well preserved buildings from the Dutch period, the maze of
narrow roads lined with quaint houses, a growing collection
of art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. There are
several fine beaches in the area, including Unawatuna and
Mirissa, which also offer a variety of water sports. Day trips
are also possible to the Sinharajah Rainforest and Yala National
Park.
Pricing:
Rates for -
2008 (Villa only) |
| 01 Sep |
to 30 Nov |
:£ 351 |
per night |
| 01 Dec |
to 31 Dec |
:£ 502 |
per night |
|
