Cove House - stunning villa on vibrant Hiriketiya Bay – Home 5540874 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Cove House - stunning villa on vibrant Hiriketiya Bay – Home 5540874
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Overlooking arguably the best swimming and surfing bay in Sri Lanka, Cove House can accommodate up to six guests.
The entry to Cove House is across a lawn with a pathway of ancient stones. You enter the house through an colonnaded veranda complete with terrazzo flooring. This leads you into the spacious lounge area with soaring ceilings.
Cove has three air-conditioned double bedrooms and comes fully staffed, including a chef to prepare mouth-watering meals from an a la carte menu
Cove House has been designed with nods to both traditional Sri Lankan and Colonial architectural styles. Living is mainly done on the spacious verandas or you can choose to relax in the large sitting room surrounded by original art and antique furniture and decorations.
Our beautiful bedrooms are all air-conditioned ensuites and two have inside/outside showers. The four-poster beds have luxurious deep mattresses and are hung with mosquito nets.
The pool area overlooks the picturesque horseshoe bay at Hiriketiya - safe for swimming and excellent for surfing. The ocean can be reached in seconds by foot from the front gate.
There is limited secure parking available on the property, for a small-medium sized car, please let us know in advance if you wish to reserve it. The beach and associated bars and restaurants of Hiriketiya Bay are reachable on foot within minutes. For local trips the staff will be happy to arrange tuk-tuks or taxis for you.
The rental does not include meals however it does include a private chef who is available to prepare delicious meals from an a la carte menu. Meals are charged at cost +30% which gives you access to restaurant quality dishes, made to order, for a fraction of the price of eating out.
All photographs on this listing were taken in December 2023
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: King bed
Beds in other rooms: - 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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House rules
About the owner
Katy R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- Sri Lanka
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 48 reviews
Excellent
48 reviews
- Excellent
- 46
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 2
“Amazing location and views”
We stayed in the Cove house. The views and location are what make this villa what it is! Overlooking the surf breaks of Hiriketiya and 1 min walk to the beach/beach bars and onto restaurants from ther… More
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“Indisputably our favourite place in Sri Lanka bar none”
We've just been dragged kicking and screaming out of the door of the fabulous Cove House, so determined were we not to leave :) I'm joking of course, about the kicking and screaming bit anyw… More
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“Wow Wow Wow!!”
If you have the opportunity to stay at this place grab it with both hands!! Katy was super helpful, knowledgeable and professional when I booked, and answered any queries promptly. The house is fu… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for an absolutely stellar review. It was such a pleasure to host your charming family and our only regret is that you couldn't stay longer, maybe next time... Very best wishes, Katy
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“Dishonest! A big scam”
We booked this villa beginning of 2020 for the summer. Paid the deposit. Covid happens and we have to postpone. After numerous attempts we manage to get hold of them and agree to postpone to 2021 and … More
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Response from the owner Hi there. I am so sorry that you had this experience. We have now reopened post-pandemic and all booking admin is being managed locally from Sri Lanka. The old email address and website are no longer operational which is perhaps why you had difficulty contacting us. Please could you message me privately within TripAdvisor and I will do my best to resolve this for you.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Careful with your money!”
We booked this place for my 50th celebration as a once in a lifetime holiday. Sadly due to Covid 19 we were advised by WHO not to travel to Sri Lanka. I asked Hunter (Shane) if we could have our dep… More
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Response from the owner Hi there. I am so sorry that you had this experience. We have now reopened post-pandemic and all booking admin is being managed locally from Sri Lanka. The old email address and website are no longer operational which is perhaps why you had difficulty contacting us. Please could you message me privately within TripAdvisor and we can discuss options; we've missed your big 5-0 but Cove House is still here waiting for you as wonderful and luxurious as ever. Kindest, Katy (Reservations Manager)
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Glorious Holiday”
We have stayed in Cove House and Little Cove 4 times and each time we can't believe how lovely it is and how delicious the food . Both houses are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. … More
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“Heavenly house overlooking the sea”
This beautiful house overlooks Hireketiya beach. What is unusual about this beach is that it is in a sheltered bay where you can surf on one side of the bay and swim safely on the other side, almost M… More
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“Most amazing place, location and staff ever! Highly reccomend”
This place is just amazing! We stayed in little cove for 5 nights. The staff is exceptional friendly, will help you with everything 24/7. They cook incredible, dinner breakfast, everything- with very … More
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“Best place in the world”
This is the second time my family and I have visited Cove House and it is just fabulous. I almost don't want to review it as I'd rather keep it a secret! The Villa is wonderful - beachside … More
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“Stunning beach front luxury..”
My husband and I stayed at Little Cove House for our recent honeymoon. We were absolutely delighted with the accomodation, location and service. The staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpfu… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Katy (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.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Katy (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.
- How do I contact Katy (the owner)?
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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 booking to view Katy the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Katy (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 Katy (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Katy (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Katy (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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Katy (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 booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Katy (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.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your 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 your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Katy (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- 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 Katy (the owner) a message.
If Katy (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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