The Saffron House – Home 3354978 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
The Saffron House – Home 3354978
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.25 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Saffron House occupies one of the finest locations on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Set in nearly three acres of tropical walled gardens, this fully staffed villa provides stunning panoramic ocean views, sea breezes, simple luxury and complete privacy.
The entrance gates lie up a quiet lane, 30 metres above sea level, the highest point on this small headland and sandwiched between two of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful beaches, each just a few minutes’ walk away. Hiriketiya Bay, a perfect tiny horseshoe, has a good surf break and a cool, laid-back scene.
The villa lies about 15 kms from the southern tip of the island and about 45 minutes from Galle. It has four double bedrooms, with extra beds available for children. All bedrooms have mosquito nets, fans and air conditioning, with en-suite bathrooms. The house has broadband Wi-Fi and receives a 3G signal.
The villa mixes traditional and contemporary design, reflected in hand-built furniture, hand-finished floors and simple tropical architecture, all from local materials.
The house is set around a central paved courtyard, about 20 metres above sea level. The courtyard is flanked on two sides by a large covered veranda with an adjoining kitchen, an open veranda for sunbathing and a 6 x 10 metre swimming pool. All have stunning views to sea. The pool's infinity edge faces directly south through the coconut trees and over the surf to the horizon. The main covered veranda is the centre of the house with a dining area by the Koi fish pond and large sofas for relaxing at the south end, overlooking the terrace, the pool and the ocean beyond.
The bedrooms are cool and airy, with polished concrete floors and contemporary furniture, hand-built from local teak and mango. Thick 12" mattresses and fine linen lie on striking, under-lit polished concrete beds topped with huge mosquito nets. Each room has a selection of thick white towels, coloured beach towels and lots of flowers.
The two Master bedrooms are set on the north side of the courtyard, each with large adjoining bathrooms partially open to the sky. While both of these rooms face the courtyard, they also look onto separate small gardens of their own. The Courtyard bedroom lies on the west side of the courtyard and has wonderful elevated views across its own small private garden and lawn to the sea. Behind the bedroom is a simple, stylish bathroom.
The Sea bedroom lies much closer to the sea and provides more privacy. A similar size to the Courtyard bedroom, it is bright and airy, with the whole of the south end of the room opening onto its own private terrace, just 30 metres from the sea and the sound of the surf.
Beyond the flower and vegetable gardens lies the main lawn and a coconut grove which slopes down to 100 metres of dramatic rocky shoreline. We have seen blue whales passing close to the bottom of the garden. There are also monkeys, tortoises, many types of birds, including sea eagles and most evenings the local peacocks arrive to roost in the coconut trees.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 3 King Beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 1 Half bath, 4 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
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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24 hours after booking |
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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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
Paul D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 42 reviews
Excellent
42 reviews
- Excellent
- 42
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
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- Poor
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“It doesn’t get any better than Saffron House”
This was our second visit to Saffon House, luckily for us we had two weeks to enjoy the delights it had to offer! Nothing was too much for Chris and her team, she organised all meals for us (includin… More
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“Paradise Found!”
This villa could not be more perfect. From the beautiful gardens with swaying palm tress and jewel coloured birds, to the welcoming and talented team that run it, this faultless on every level. The l… More
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Response from the owner Hi Katja, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. I will make sure the team see this and they will be thrilled. I'm also very happy you had a lovely time and look forward to your return. Best wishes, Paul
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“A Villa Beyond Our Wildest Dreams”
We were sold by the photos when booking, but there was still a collective gasp from our group as we walked through the doors of Saffron House Villa for the first time. The gardens with incredible view… More
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“Most beautiful coastal property”
We just spent a week at the beautiful Saffron House and could not recommend it enough. The location is perfect, the house is really well set out and the team are fantastic. Chris is a wonderful manage… More
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“Totally Rejuvenated!”
This is the first time I have posted a review on trip advisor, and it is a testament to Chris and the crew at the Saffron house. AMAZING! From the delicious food, to the massages, to organising day tr… More
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“Outstanding. Beautifully designed house, best pool ever, stunning location.”
If we could give more than 5 stars we would. What an experience. Out of this world location with palm trees framing an interrupted view of the ocean. A short walk down to one of the most beautiful bea… More
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Response from the owner Dear Stephanie, Thank you so much for your lovely review and also for your comments about the staff; they will be thrilled. This is obviously a tough time for the country, but I'm sure it will bounce back very soon. We are looking forward to your return trip! Kind regards, Paul
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“The Best Stay in Sri Lanka”
The Saffron House, is a slice of Heaven in a beautiful location. The staff at the Villa are outstanding and the food at the Saffron House would simply be one of the best restaurants in Sri Lanka. When… More
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Response from the owner Dear Giles, Many thanks for such a lovely review. I’m pleased you all had a good time... come back again soon! Best wishes, Paul
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“Stay at Saffron House Villa”
Dear Paul The whole experience from initially contacting you till the drop back at the airport was seamless. Your promptness and confirming details over email with clarity is something I value a l… More
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Response from the owner Dear George, Thanks so much for such a nice reviews. Chris & the team will be thrilled! Come back soon, Kind regards, Paul
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing sea views, delicious food - what more could you ask for!”
The location is amazing. Sea views, incredible pool, extremely comfortable rooms, friendly helpful staff and the FOOD wow! Chris and her team ensured that our stay at Saffron house was perfect. We had… More
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Response from the owner Dear Alex, Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Chris and the other staff will be thrilled. Come back again soon! Kind regards, Paul
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“the best place that we have ever visit - great view, great staff, amazing property.”
we even supersized our self. we had a great 7 nights. the design of the rooms is perfect - i liked the under sky bathroom with its small garden. the pool was just in the right size and the right tempe… More
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Response from the owner Dear Moshe, Many thanks for the nice review. I know the staff really enjoyed looking after you. They said you were lovely guests! Thanks for choosing us and maybe we will see you again one day. Kind regards, Paul
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Paul (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 Paul (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 Paul (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 Paul 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 Paul (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 Paul (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 Paul (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- 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 Paul (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. Paul (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 Paul (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 Paul (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 Paul (the owner) a message.
If Paul (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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