South Point Cottage- lakefront - 1 km to the beach - has a Generator – Home 3624537 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
South Point Cottage- lakefront - 1 km to the beach - has a Generator – Home 3624537
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
South Point Cottage is a 3 bedroom, charming, lake front cottage, an outdoor pool with spectacular views of the Koggala Lake. The cottage is secluded, romantic, serene and peaceful. On two sides of the property is a cinnamon plantation and on another side is the garden of an ancient temple. The temple is quiet and peaceful place in which to meditate.
Only a 1 km to the closest beach.
Centrally located and a short distance to restaurants, the Galle Fort, Unawatuna and Mirissa beaches, and surfing spots.
Ideal for couples, families and friends. Children welcome. Cots and high chairs can be provided. The property is by the banks of the lake. If the children are very small a removable fence can be fitted within 30 minutes around the verandah and balcony.
The air conditioned master bedroom (with ceiling fans too) is on the 1st floor. The en suite large and spacious bathroom with His and Her's wash basin has large windows that offer stunning views of the waters outside. The expanse of the window provides a beautiful view of the lake.
A safe is available in the master bedroom.
The sitting area has sofas and throw cushions, easy chairs, Cable TV and DVD player and ceiling fans. Long balconies on two sides also provide stunning views of the lake.
The ground floor has 2 air conditioned bedrooms with attached bathrooms. The Lake View room has a double bed. The Garden View room has 2 single beds and a bunk bed making it an ideal children's room. This room can sleep up to 4 guests.
All bathrooms have rainfall showers and hot and cold water on tap. Soap, shampoo, toiletries, white bath towels and pool towels provided.
Living and dining areas are on the veranda. Dining table seats 8 comfortably and overlooks the swimming pool and lake. Dinner can be arranged on the pier or garden on request.
The kitchen is centrally located and fully equipped. Guests are welcome to walk into the kitchen and prepare their own meals or watch the cook prepare gourmet dishes.
Staff comprises the cook, houseboy and caretaker. The staff is well trained, efficient, friendly, courteous and discreet. A manager is on call. He will visit the property once a day and at any other time needed.
A well maintained garden and a pier invite guests to relax and read, meditate, watch the sun set or the local fishing canoes glide by. At a distance you can watch the seaplane land and take off.
A boat, paddle boats and canoe available.
Yoga classes can be arranged. A masseur trained at the Galle Ayurveda hospital will bring her herbal oils for Ayurveda massages.
Standby generator available. This is to ensure our guests are comfortable at all times.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed 2 Twin beds - 3 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 11:00
- 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 |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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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
No life guards at the Cottage.
swimming at your own risk.
No swimming under the influence of liquor
Parents must be responsible for their children. Do not allow children
near or into the pool without adult supervision.
NO swimming in the lake
About the owner
Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana M.
- Calendar last updated:
- 30 Mar 2020
- Years listed:
- 14
- Based in:
- Sri Lanka
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 10 reviews
Excellent
10 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Incredible property!”
My only advice for this is to book it immediately! We stayed over here for 5 incredible nights and wished we could have stayed for longer. It’s an amazingly private right on the shores of Lake K… More
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“Simply wonderful!”
We stayed at South Point Cottage on the shore of the lagoon for a week in October. The house is beautiful. Simple, comfortable and very cool. The setting is idyllic. An amazing view over the water and… More
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“Wow, what is there to say!”
This place was wayy better than we expected. Tucked away in the back in a private quiet location. This is such a perfect place for a couple getaway and even better for the whole family to relax. The… More
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“Beatiful lake-side retreat”
We had a lovely, relaxing five days here with our three boys. The villa is beautifully situated right next to Lake Koggala and is a wonderful refuge. The staff were wonderful, helpful and attentive, c… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your review.
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“Lake Side Paradise”
Stay here. You just must! This is a very peaceful location, away from the tourist crowds of seafront locations. There is plenty of nature to see if you sit and read on the upstairs balcony - monkeys, … More
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“Fantastic holiday, stunning location”
My family spent a relaxing week at the cottage, using the pool, fishing on the lake and the odd visit around the area. Property and staff excellent. If you want a relaxing and peaceful holiday this is… More
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“Vacation bliss”
This is a peaceful, relaxing environment and the level of customer service is superb. The staff has an uncanny ability to anticipate your every need and then some. You have the opportunity to do as … More
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“Paradise found”
We just spent one glorious week at South Point Cottage and our entire family, including 2 children aged 9 & 12 agree that this has been one of our favorite holidays. Yes, the cottage and its loca… More
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“Idyllic Location - staff outstanding”
Idyllic location with very caring staff. Lake front position - expansive views over Lake Koggala. The staff very attentive & discreet at the same time. food was just amazing - fresh, varied &… More
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“Fantastic hideaway - with great staff”
We chose South Point Cottage as we wanted something away from the main road, a relaxing environment, walking distance to the beach and good food. The Cottage and its team delivered everything, - can… More
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FAQs
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- Why can't I call Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (the owner) before booking?
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