Villa Lula. Lake-side 4 bed with pool and staff. – Home 3166350 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Villa Lula. Lake-side 4 bed with pool and staff. – Home 3166350
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.4 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Description from the owner.
The Villa and Location---Totally refurbished stunning lake side Villa set in 1/2 an acre with outstanding lake views, located in the very pretty, safe and peaceful village of Elalba. Less than 5 minutes walk from the beautiful Koggala Beach and the world renowned 5 star Fortress Hotel & Spa, 10 minutes to Koggala sea plane airport,15 minutes to the new highway and 20 minutes to the historic Galle Fort.
The main house offers three fully air conditioned bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms including walk in closet/wardrobes and the third bedroom with a separate bathroom. Large bespoke kitchen with breakfast bar area and separate utility room, open- plan dining area and wrap round 10ft verandas. There is a lounge where you can relax and watch the world go by on the lake, read or play one of our many board games. A Satellite TV and Wi-Fi are included.
The second building houses the 4th guest bedroom and en suite bathroom although this room has no A/C it has a ceiling fan and is very comfy
The land is split level, with the house elevated and the garden on the lower level, here you will find a 40ft swimming pool and lake-side frontage. There is large teak jetty (a perfect spot to watch the wildlife and local fishermen) where the boat is moored. Supervised fishing trips or lake tours can be arranged.
The garden is completely walled, giving it total privacy. It is mainly lawn but has many mature trees including; breadfruit, mango, avocado and of course coconut palms.
The construction of the house has been overseen and project managed by the British owners, using only the finest quality, locally sourced materials. It is fully furnished with solid traditional furniture. The property has the benefit of 3 phase electricity supply, government mains water supply, a large fresh water well plus solar and electric water heaters.
The staff consists of Jagath and his wife Tillani, who have been with us for nine years, they have become part of our family. Their responsibilities include; cooking breakfast, cleaning, laundry, making beds, gardening, driving, babysitting and security.
Jagath’s will assist and help with the running of the house, shopping, driving and making sure your stay is as pleasurable as possible. Tim can arrange for many activities, places to go and things to see. There is a 3 wheeler Tuk Tuk which can carry 4 people and is great for nipping around. However, we can arrange for a rental car, with or without driver, at a very reasonable rate.
Jagath and his wife will make any type of breakfast you wish which is fully included - fruit plates, smoothies, omelet’s or Sri Lankan breakfast curries, jam and toast, tea, coffee etc. His wife Tillani can also prepare and cook amazing traditional Sri Lankan food for lunch or dinner if you so wish. You will be required to pay an additional cost for this wich will be arranged through Tim,
If you require something a bit more special then Tim can arrange for a Chef to be on site again at an additional cost, there will of corse be tea, milk, bread, sugar etc when you arrive.
Koggala Lake is a salt water lake and is famous for it's delicacies such as; prawns, crabs, oysters, clams and many other species of fish, these may be purchased directly from the passing fishermen ( YUM YUM )
The ‘Magical Mystical Island’ (directly opposite the jetty) referred to in the famous novel "Madol Doowa" by Martin Wickramasinghe is well worth a visit.
Transport to and from the airport can be arranged for you to be picked up on arrival, or you can take the sea plane which is a 30 minute flight which lands on Koggala lake,10mins away from the villa.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 4 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Climbing frame
- Grill
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $1,000.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
YOU MAY SMOKE OUTSIDE VERANDAS, DINING AREA ASHTRAYS PROVIDED.
DOGS ARE NOT TO BE FED BY GUESTS OR INVITED INSIDE THE VILLA.
PARTIES ARE FORBIDDEN UNLESS AGREED BY OWNER/MANAGER IN ADVANCE.
NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES ARE PERMITTED WITHIN THE GROUNDS
NO OTHER GUESTS PERMITTED UNLESS STAYING AT VILLA
THIS IS OUR HOME PLEASE TREAT IT WITH RESPECT
About the owner
James A.
- Calendar last updated:
- 28 Oct 2018
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 4 reviews
Very Good
4 reviews
- Excellent
- 2
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
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“A very good base for our Sri Lankan holiday.”
A great setting on Lake Koggala Villa Lula is well suited for a family or small group. The main bedroom is spacious and incorporates guest lounge. The second room has en-suite whilst the third bedroo… More
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“Disappointing”
6 of us shared the villa whilst in Sri Lanka celebrating friends 30th wedding anniversary. The staff were fantastic and the food was sensational- it was wonderful in terms of the people and service. … More
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“Serene, colonial style house and garden in a great position surrounded by wonderful wildlife and unspoilt beaches nearby”
We have spent one of our most enjoyable family holidays at Villa Lula. The house is secluded, spacious and stylish and is superbly sited with a great outlook over the garden, pool and lake. We were … More
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“Luxurious and homely at the same time!”
I stayed at Villa Lula this august for a week, with my young family and my parents and we all had a brilliant time. The grounds felt really safe and secluded with amazing views of the lake. We had eve… More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with James (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from James (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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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 booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call James (the owner) before booking?
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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 your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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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?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send James (the owner) a message.
If James (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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