Stunning villa with private chef set in six acres of garden with private beach – Home 145169 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Stunning villa with private chef set in six acres of garden with private beach – Home 145169
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Khomba House was designed by a leading young Sri Lankan architect and completed in 2009. With it's wide open spaces and high ceilings it combines the feeling of a cool beach house with a classic Sri Lankan colonial villa. Established in partnership with the neighbouring Bar Reef resort, the villa offers perfect seclusion with access to the facilities of a larger destination offering infinity pools, restaurants, bars and plenty of massage and yoga
Set in the middle of six acres of private tropical gardens which provide two hundred metres of virgin beachfront with golden sands. Unlike the beaches of the South the sea is beautifully calm and free from currents.
The Villa is fully staffed with a superb chef, manager, maid and gardeners. Meals can be taken however you wish from a BBQ at the beach house, under the stars in the garden or under the high ceilings of the wonderfully ventilated dining room.
With its own boat for your exclusive use you can visit the daily display of 1000's of dolphins, venture further out to visit whales or enjoy snorkelling of the neighbouring Bar Reef.
Khomba enjoys close friendly relationships with neighbouring facilities providing you with access to three superb pools and their accompanying bars and dining facilities.
The Villa comprises of two double bedrooms, with en suite facilities, and a further day room which can accommodate a further three people. There are also daybeds in the main bedrooms which are suitable for small children. There is an 18x5 metre veranda providing most of the day space with views looking across the garden to the beach.
With absolute privacy guaranteed (and zero hawkers), children can safely roam the coconut groves and comb the beach to their hearts content and if the sumptuous Sri Lankan curries are not to their taste then the chef willl happily reproduce their favourite meals.
During the low season the area just North of Khomba, with its shallow lagoon, has become a Mecca for kite and windsurfers. Courses can be booked for beginners and advanced sailors will love the variety of sea states and consistent winds.
Khomba Beach House was voted as a Harpers Bazaar Top 10 Beach destination.
Further details
We try and be as completely flexible with bookings as possible. If you plan to stay a couple of days and then go off to Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest national park, for a couple of nights, we'll do our best to keep the house for you on your return, but not charge you while you are away.
Planning on a longer trip? Include Khomba on a circular tour taking in the tea estates of the highland, the cultural triangle and the Wilpattu National Park. We are very happy to provide advice on how to make the most of your Sri Lankan holiday.
Further details indoors
The house is laid out in a classic Sri Lankan style. In addition to the two double bedrooms, which have a further daybed in each there is an en suite living room which has three day beds. The vast main living area is completely open to the sea affording panoramic views of the Indian ocean. The dining room lies just off the main living area, adjoining the kitchen. This too is open to the beach front. The Villa is set in six acres of what was formerly a coconut plantation. Now planted with a variety of fruits, clients are free to wander through the leafy palms to their own covered beach hut situated right at the waters edge.
If you can muster the energy there's a volley ball court and all the beach toys including fishing and snorkelling equipment.
Normally guests allow our chef to guide them through an exquisite array of Sri Lankan dishes, but if you have a particular hankering for prawn, tuna, lobster or crab, they can be supplied at a moments notice.
Worried about the food being too spicy? Our challenge is to make sure that all tastes are catered for and the chef will do her utmost to make everyone happy.
Further details outdoors
From October to April guests are able to go out whale and dolphin watching, a truly spectacular phenomenon as literally hundreds gather in the feeding grounds just off the reef.
The villa has four bicycles which allow guests the opportunity to travel the wider resort, or if they're feeling very energetic, make the 5km trip into the local town.
Boat trips are also available to go snorkelling on the reef or fishing. New to the area is the nearby kite surfing school which operates off the inland lagoon.
During the low season the area is probably one of the best spots in Asia for kite surfing and windsurfing with numerous schools taking advantage of the flat water and consistent afternoon breeze.
Khomba has it's own Tuk Tuk, so at a moments notice you can be whisked to anywhere in the locality
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 3 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Children's pool
- Private garden
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
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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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 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% 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
Victoria F.
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 15 reviews
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15 reviews
- Excellent
- 13
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
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- Poor
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“A gorgeous house with impeccable service”
Khomba house is situated on 6 acres and faces the ocean. The rooms are spacious, the outdoor showers lovely, and the decoration just beautiful. The best thing, as others have commented, is the service… More
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“Amazing rental, Incredible food. Best family holiday ever.”
Perfect beach front setting. Beautiful villa with the most amazing villa manager who went that extra mile to ensure we had the most amazing family holiday. The food was plentiful , delicious and accom… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for such a lovely review, so kind of you. We would love it if you would like to return. Sisira and Indrani would be thrilled. Thank you again and a very happy new year to you and your family. With very best wishes Vicky
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“Khomba House - the perfect start to 18 days in Sri Lanka”
The 2 days/nights we spent at Khomba House was fantastic. The place itself is lovely with large rooms, plenty of sleeping options wifi and beautiful grounds but it was Sisira, Indrani and the team tha… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We would love to have you back any time at Khomba. Sisira and Indrani would be very excited to see you again. Thank you.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The dream come true”
Thank you so very much for such a fantastic stay at Khomba. We had a simply amazing time. Best of all was the sea. It was so relaxing to be able to watch my grandchildren play in the water all day, from the privacy of our own beach hut. We'd stayed down south the week before and the currents were awful and really quite dangerous. We went to see the Dolphins. This is probably one of my favourite memories of Sri Lanka. They were truly amazing and the children were really living the dream. So spoiling to have our every need taken care of by Sisira. While the food was out of this world it was so much easier to be able to have less spicy food for the younger ones. You have clearly put so much effort into making this a very peaceful place. Thankyou
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“Amazing Getaway”
What a stunning place and the photos don't do it justice. Slightly off the beaten track its a house and grounds offering complete peace, but at the same time you are slowly immersed in the wonde… More
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“The perfect tropical getaway!”
My partner and our two young children have holidayed in Sri Lanka before and last time we stayed on the South Coast so we really didn't know anything about Kalpitya and the West Coast. All I can … More
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Response from the owner We're so glad you had a good time at Khomba, always great to get this kind of feedback.
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“Great private getaway”
The perfect getaway with the family, friends or even solo. The rooms are luxurious, modern, very spacious, clean and homely, the staff is very accommodating. The service staff is almost invisible, th… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great review
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“Tranquil luxury.”
We had a wonderful time at Khomba House, it was by far the best place to stay in Alankuda, you have created a little piece of paradise there. We were extremely comfortable and I slept like a child, lulled by the sound of the sea. It reminded me a bit of those meditation tapes of waves breaking. Photographs of sunsets, and recordings of waves never do justice to the reality and the deep coral sun set right in the centre of the horizon. The Indian Ocean was always warm, we swam at 7.00 am before breakfast till last thing at night. The climate was perfect, not too hot, a dry heat with a balmy breeze. Lovely to sit on the terrace to miss the midday heat and enjoy a little sleep on the daybeds after teatime. Sisira was a wonderful host and has the most delightful smile. We secretly nicknamed him Sinbad the Sailor. His wife's cooking was some of the best we sampled in Sri Lanka and we were beautifully and discreetly cared for.
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review, delighted to hear you had such a good Christmas and New Year.
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“A relaxing retreat with lots of potential”
We have just returned from a 6 night stay at this fabulous villa. There were three adults and two kids (4 years old) in our group. We absolutely loved our stay. The house is stunning and the staff … More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your review. When you visited Khomba it was not connected to the national electricity grid, with all power coming from a generator like many private Villas. To preserve our 'eco' creds we didn't like to run it all day. However now we are connected with 3 phase - the ceiling fans in every room circulate a beautiful natural breeze plus there is no shortage anymore of cold drinks, ice, music and wi fi. It's a different place and we look forward to having you back.
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“Bags of potential”
We stayed in Khomba House at the start of a 3 week tour with our sons (11 and 9). As it was out of season, we might well have gained a false impression of the location but as the only low point, it… More
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Response from the owner Really sorry this happened. We understand there was a massive monsoon flood in India and all of the rubbish eventually ended up on our golden shores. Between us and our neighbours we all know our beach is our greatest asset. We emply one fortunate individual to just work on maintaining the whole strip - no piece of rubbish is too small - but I should stress this was an exceptional event.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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You can get in touch with Victoria (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 Victoria (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.
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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Victoria (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.
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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.
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