The Lake House, Koggala Lake – Home 393250 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Lake House, Koggala Lake – Home 393250
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Luxury, architect designed, contemporary villa on Lake Koggala near Galle in Sri Lanka. Fully staffed with a particularly good cook. Five bedrooms: four double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, some outdoor and a further bedroom which can be made up as a twin, also with en suite. Set around a courtyard and overlooking the lake with a huge swimming pool and a tropical garden, this house is a tranquil spot but close to beaches and the historic town of Galle. Transport to and from airports arranged. A tuk tuk is available for use and more can be hired. Trips of Sri Lanka can be arranged from the villa or it can provide an excellent stop off point before or after a tour of the rest of the island. Snorkelling, swimming, bike rides, body surfing, full surfing, table tennis and boat trips can all be arranged, including boat trips to see blue whales.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Beds in other rooms: 2 Twin beds - 5 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- 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
- 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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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
About the owner
Gina J.
- Calendar last updated:
- 28 Nov 2021
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, German
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 20 reviews
Excellent
20 reviews
- Excellent
- 19
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“A true gem”
We stayed at the lake house with a family of 5 and absolutely loved our stay! The location of the house is perfect, with a calming view on the lake, and Galle and other beaches of the south coast bein… More
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“Fun in the sun!”
We had the most wonderful stay in this beautiful house in February 2023. Glorious setting on the lake. All the staff were very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
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“Tropical haven”
We stayed for two weeks at the Lake House last January, and loved every moment. The house was designed and built by a leading London architect about 10 years ago. The site was carefully selected above… More
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“Idyllic!”
The Lake House is a magical, architect designed contemporary home in a stunning setting. The views over Koggala Lake and the tropical gardens are beautiful. We have visited the Lake House twice with f… More
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“The Lakehouse is a paradise : excellent service, exceptional good food in the most elegant villa directly at the lake”
The Lakehouse is a stylish and most elegant building situated quietly and directly at the lake although in close reach to the beaches and the beautiful old town Galle. The helpful staff is second to n… More
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“Traumhaus , besser gehts nicht”
Wir waren 2 Wochen dort , wie im Luxushotel ! Super freundlicher Service , so aufmerksam, hilfsbereit und fürsorglich alle. Egal was wir bestellten vom poschierten Ei zum Frühstück, Lan… More
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“The best birthday vacation!”
We booked The Lake House for 6 nights to celebrate my husband's birthday. The stay was absolutely amazing. Ranga and the guys were so friendly and they did a fantastic job. We and our guests love… More
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“Pure escapism on Koggala Lake”
Just returned from a wonderful week here. The view of the lake from the house is breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful. The house itself is in a modern but very local style. It's very spacious an… More
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“Pure Paradise”
This is an exceptionally lovely property set in a tranquil position, set back from the lake, with views to die for. Beautifully presented and spotless, the rooms are a delight to behold all with showe… More
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“The most fantastic birthday celebration...”
We went here for a few days to celebrate a milestone birthday. The celebration was spectacular. The garden which borders the lake was lit with candles - a heart in the middle had our table inside. We … 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 Gina (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 Gina (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 Gina (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 Gina 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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Or send Gina (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 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 Gina (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. Gina (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 Gina (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 Gina (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 Gina (the owner) a message.
If Gina (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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