The Garden House – Home 334162 Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
The Garden House – Home 334162
- Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Set in an acre and a half of lush tropical gardens with a large infinity edge swimming pool, overlooking coloured paddy fields. The Garden House is a haven of hospitality in this little known part of Southern Sri Lanka. It is within easy reach of the walled city of Galle, now listed as a world's heritage site and close to the glorious beaches of the south coast. The 1870s, planter's house has been carefully renovated and restored recently to provide a welcoming retreat which is luxurious yet informal. The house was awarded the 2008 first place for “Personal house in Sri Lanka”
The Garden House's four en suite double rooms and separate garden cottage are designed to combine style with comfort. Balconies and terraces offer extensive views and each room is furnished with a mix of antique and individual pieces including king seize four poster beds and overhead fans. Floors are of cool, polished cement or original Jack wood boards. High vaulted ceilings give a sense of space. Luxurious en suite bathrooms are furnished to a high standard with powerful showers and plentiful hot water.
The emphasis is on relaxation with discrete but attentive service. The whole house can be rented as a private villa or the rooms and the garden cottage can be booked on an individual basis. The garden house is ideal for a family get together, a group of friends or any special events. Everything can be arranged to make your stay perfect, what ever the occasion.
The large, infinity pool sits alongside paddy fields. Swim or laze in the shade of the trees and listen to the birds. Enjoy a drink, have lunch or just do nothing. There are plenty of quiet corners in the garden, in which to hide away.
You can see plenty of birds like parakeets, storks, peacocks, egrets, kingfishers, paradise flycatchers, orioles, woodpeckers, hornbills, cranes, and herons just to mention a few. In the early mornings, and late afternoons, monkeys are roaming around in the tree tops in the nearby jungle and in the garden. Watch the lizards and mongooses forage under the high coconut palms or go for a stroll in the small spice garden.
The Garden House honours the ecological code of 'minimal impact' through sound waste management practices and use of local resources. As part of its social responsibility the Garden House is committed to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community.
The house comes fully staffed with experienced, English speaking housekeeper, cook and outdoor staff. A full laundry service is available. Meals and drinks can be taken in the shade of the large, south facing veranda overlooking the gardens and paddy fields. Locally caught seafood with tropical fruits and vegetables are the ingredients of delicious and imaginative menus that change daily. Special diets can be catered for - just tell us what your requirements are and we will be pleased to adapt menus accordingly.
The Garden House is located in the unspoiled village of Ginigalla approximately ten kilometres outside Galle. The beaches of the Indian Ocean are just a ten minute drive away and the nearby airport of Koggala provides a regular air taxi service to and from Colombo. Transport can be provided from any point of arrival.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 5 Full beds
- 5 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- 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
- 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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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
About the owner
Ulla D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 Nov 2019
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
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“An idyllic end to our trip”
This is a case of the reality being even better than the website. The Garden House is beautifully maintained , the pool and gardens delightful and the food was possibly the best we ate during the who… More
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“Beautiful house and wonderful food”
We stayed as part of a group of 10 people and it was a wonderful house to stay in. The cook Pushpa provided us with lovely food and the hosts Ulla and Jorgen were very considerate of our needs. The … More
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“very beautiful house”
The Garden House is an architecturally very special house, inspired in part by the work of Bawa and in keeping with local tradition. It is extremely well appointed and the staff care for it in every m… More
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“Sri Lanca mit Herz, Stil und viel Natur”
Wir waren über Neujahr einige Tage im Garden House bei Ulla und Joergen. Kurz ein Traum. Wohnen bei Interessanten und lieben Menschen, mit klasse Essen und das ganze eingebettet in einen Paradies… More
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“The best place in Sri Lanka”
We waren zo gelukkig om hier een aantal dagen te mogen verblijven. En het was absoluut het beste guesthouse waar we in Sri Lanka waren. In een prachtige, rustige omgeving, wat ook geldt voor het terr… More
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“The Garden House”
We were a family of 10 persons and this house was perfect for our vacation. We found the tranquillity we needed after a tour around Sri Lanka in the first week. Also the fantastic beauty both in the house and particularly in the garden breathtaking. There is a lot of wildlife in the garden like reptiles, birds and small mammals. We have nevet tried to wake up to the cries of a peacock in a nearby tree. On top of this there is a staff of helpful, smiling people that take care of everything. The food was excellent too. It's easy to get around. There is a tuk tuk "station" nearby and two local busses pass the house so it is easy to get to Galle or to the beach. We will for certain go back to this place when we return to Sri Lanka.
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“I was in Paradise”
Dear Ulla and Jørgen Thank you again for a superb week in your lovely "paradise" in Sri Lanka, The Garden House. I really have had a very very nice time in your place, nice room, beatyfull view, superb food every dag, nice eveningwine ,-)), and togetheter with your lovely care for all of us guests it became a very nice vacation.
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“The place you don't want to leave.”
A wonderfull place with excellent service. Both house and garden is designed with such a sense of beauty, and we spent surpisingly much time inside the gate, exploring, enjoying the pool, gazing empty minded the rice paddies below from the shadow on the terasse. We also had the oportunity to learn Sri Lankan cooking from the chef.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Ulla (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 Ulla (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 Ulla (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 Ulla 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 Ulla (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 Ulla (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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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- 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 Ulla (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. Ulla (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 Ulla (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 Ulla (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 Ulla (the owner) a message.
If Ulla (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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